You can’t always get what you want in relationships, you have to learn to work together and compromise.  But what happens when one partner can’t remove their own self interests for the good of the relationship?  In this episode, Jon and Alex tackle questions about setting boundaries with your own family after marriage, a husbands kink not working for his wife, the mental toll being a teacher takes on a person, opening your marriage to same-sex partners only, and how to deal with your best friends new girlfriend who has some hoe tendencies.

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(00:00) Intro

(08:02) So Jon, What Are Your Thoughts On Alex Being The Social, Talkative Half Of The Marriage?

(10:03) When You Live In The Same Town As Your Family, You Must Have Boundaries

(12:47) Can Your Partners Extreme Kink Be Too Much For You To Handle?

(15:55) The Struggles Of Being A Teacher

(18:00) I Love Dogs, I Just Don’t Love My Girlfriends Dog

(21:27) Is It Possible To Remain Close To Your Exes Parents With Your New Boyfriend?

(26:11) An Open Marriage With A Twist

(30:23) Coparenting Is Hard Enough Without A Jealous Boyfriend

(33:27) Maintaining Friendships After Moving Out Of Town

(37:03) Everyone Understands Personal Space Except Mother In Laws

(42:53) My Best Friends Girlfriend Gives Off Serious Hoe Vibes

(46:12) Icks

(50:38) Listener Review

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