3D Upclose & Personal

Season 2, Episode 3 — Dealing with Disease in a Relationship

What happens to a relationship when serious illness changes everyday life?

In this episode of 3D Upclose and Personal: The Relationship Podcast, Danielle and Darryl are joined by special guest Karen Bradford, who shares her personal journey living with Stage 4 chronic kidney disease.

Together, they discuss the realities of dealing with disease in a relationship—including transplants, intimacy, financial costs, caregiving, sacrifice, and the emotional toll illness can have on both partners and families.

They also explore something we often take for granted: time. When facing a life-threatening disease, time with the people you love can take on an entirely different value.

It’s an open and personal conversation about love, health, sacrifice, and what it means to stand beside someone when life changes.

3D Upclose and Personal — We talk about that.

In this episode of 3D Upclose and Personal: The Relationship Podcast, David, Danielle, and Darryl explore the fine line between friendship and intimacy. They discuss emotional affairs, workplace friendships, exes, social media connections, flirting, and the warning signs that a relationship may be heading in the wrong direction. They also examine whether it’s ever possible to go back after a line has been crossed—and what it takes to rebuild trust.

Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this honest conversation will challenge you to think about where healthy boundaries end and dangerous territory begins.

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3-D Up Close and Personal — The Relationship Podcast

Season 2 • Episode 1 — Making the First Move

In the Season 2 premiere, David, Danielle, and Darryl are joined by returning guest Tashina for a real, honest conversation about what it takes to make the first move. From breaking the ice with confidence to knowing when to ask for that phone number, the panel explores the social skills — and courage — behind creating new connections.

They discuss the art of giving genuine compliments, how to read non-verbal signals, and how to recognize when interest is mutual. Most importantly, they talk about confidence, timing, and how to handle rejection with maturity and self-respect.

If you’ve ever hesitated to speak up, wondered if the moment was right, or struggled with fear of rejection — this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• How to approach a stranger and start a conversation

• The right way to give compliments

• Reading body language and non-verbal communication

• When to exchange phone numbers

• Building courage and confidence

• Accepting rejection and moving forward

Take the first step… because every connection starts with a moment of courage.

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In the Season One Finale, co-hosts David, Danielle, and Darryl discuss the importance of evaluating relationships before commitment. This episode explores “samples and test drives” in dating — getting to know a person’s character, communication, finances, children, behaviors, physical attraction, and dating etiquette before marriage or long-term commitment. An honest conversation about the pros and cons of taking your time and making intentional relationship choices.

David, Danielle, and Darryl explore the ups and downs of loving someone miles away. From trust and finances to communication and visits, they unpack what it really takes to make distance work—plus when to know it’s time to move closer or move on.

Episode 20: Power and Control

On this thought-provoking episode of 3D UpClose and Personal, David, Danielle, and Darryl dive deep into the many layers of power and control in relationships. They start with the financial side—how money can create imbalance—and move into the struggles of dealing with control freaks, selfishness, manipulation, and poor communication.

The conversation also touches on trust, compromise, and the importance of shared decision-making. From raising children to entertaining relatives, decorating the home, planning weddings, and even naming babies (and family pets!), the hosts explore how power dynamics show up in everyday life.

This candid discussion shines a light on the subtle and not-so-subtle ways control plays a role in relationships, and what it takes to build balance, respect, and genuine care for one another

Episode 19: Heartbreak

David, Danielle, and Darryl, with returning guest Tasha, dive deep into the raw realities of heartbreak. Together they discuss the emotional rollercoaster that follows— from the initial pain and denial, to rebounds and masking feelings, to the slow process of recovery. They explore what it means to truly heal, how to recognize when you’re only covering up the hurt, and the power of reaching acceptance. With honest reflections, relatable stories, and thoughtful insights, this episode sheds light on how heartbreak can break you down but also build you back stronger.

Episode 18: Letting Go

In this emotionally charged episode, Danielle and Darryl are joined by special guest Tasha to dive deep into the difficult realities of live-in relationships when love starts to fade. From constant arguments and sleeping in separate rooms to the heavy weight of suspicion, loneliness, and financial fear—no topic is off-limits. They explore the painful process of contemplating a fresh start, the fear of the unknown, and what it truly means to let go when holding on no longer serves you.

Episode 17 – Living Together

In this episode of 3D Upclose and Personal, David, Danielle and Darryl, dive into the real dynamics of cohabitation. From household chores and checking your potential partner’s cleanliness habits, to sharing meals, cooking together, and respecting personal space—this conversation covers it all. We talk man caves, she sheds, closet and bathroom boundaries, sleep preferences, snoring, and even setting curfews and house rules. A practical guide for couples aiming to live together harmoniously.

Episode 16: Dating Deception

David, Danielle, and Darryl—joined by special guest Critical—dive deep into the world of dating deception. From online dating facades to the illusion of cosmetics, body enhancements, and clothing, they explore the lengths people go to shape their image. The conversation uncovers the truth behind plastic surgery, catfishing, financial traps, and the notorious Romeo and Pretty Woman scammers. With social media fueling illusions and real-life deception lurking around every corner, this episode sheds light on the unsettling yet fascinating ways people manipulate perception in the pursuit of love—and sometimes, money.