Men and boys do a fair amount of trash talk with each other... A natural part of being a guy in America -- but how much is too much? James and Dr. Steve break down the game film and talk about the importance of talk... the nature of relationships, and how smack talk can be both a vehicle toward intimacy -- but also a barrier from it!

What should you do if you've told a professor you're not interested, but he continues to pursue? A listener faces this very quandary, as she is torn between protecting her career/future, and easing out of the advances made by a professor in her field. Listen as James and Dr. Steve band together to support her decision!

A child of divorce wants to be okay with their mom's boyfriend, but it's easier said that done. A psychologist and a comedy writer weigh in on how to make it happen.

If your partner uses sarcasm a lot, what does that mean? A listener asks about how her relationship is viewed by outsiders -- as she and her boyfriend have a certain manner of relating to each other that is comfortable for them, but has drawn some concern from others.

With dating and meet-up apps becoming more popular than ever, users are having difficulty defining the nature and future of relationships started in this quick manner. This week, a listener writes in with a question about whether the signals mean their relationship is intended to last. Peer in as James and Dr. Steve help read the signs, and discuss this relatively new relationship phenomenon.

A woman wants to know if she should pursue a coworker she's interested in. She thinks it's mutual, but she's not sure. Is this sort of thing still okay in 2018?

A listener writes in and asks about how to handle her mother - who is impossible to please, and will find something wrong with everything the daughter does. Dr. Steve and James break down the relationship, and offer advice that is both psychologically sound, and practical in its approach.

A listener writes in and asks about some unrequited feelings -- she has been giving a lot to this relationship (friendship?)... he has not. She asks our opinion about the future and what to do -- and Dr. Steve & James give candid feedback on their views of the long-term potential. If you've ever felt like you've been "friend-zoned", this episode is a MUST listen!

A listener writes an and tells a secret - she is developing a crush on her boyfriend's brother. Whether it's dating or a marriage, interests on people outside of the relationship can be a learning experience. Listen to Dr. Steve and James guide her through the thinking process.

A listener writes in and classically describes narcissism, through the actions of her mean mother. The family dynamics unfold among the children and father, and James & Dr. Steve give advice on how to proceed, given the limited options offered by her mom.