In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn recount their experience at the Marriage Be Hard Book Tour Event in Chicago. Hosted by Kevin and Melissa Fredericks, authors of the New York Times Bestselling book, "Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Keep You Laughing, Loving, and Learning with Your Partner".

The evening was filled with marital wisdom, loads of laughter and fun. The couple reflect on topics KevOnStage and MrsKevOnStage discussed:

• The Book Writing Process 
• A Recurring Core Issue
• The Secret to Real Intimacy
• Game-Changing Therapy Exercise
• The Impact Kids Had on Their Relationship
• Marriage Advice + The Black Church

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn discuss a few things that's been on their minds. Covering a variety of topics:

• The Power of Telling Your Story
• Thoughts of an Introvert
• Pod Challenges + Future Plans
• Wedding Planning

The couple shares exciting news!

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn open up about their fertility journey. They discuss the thought process behind deciding to expand their family, reproductive options and unforeseen challenges that they've had to face.Shafondra walks through her experience visiting the OBGYN and a fertility specialist. She also reveals her reluctance to initially talk about this topic and why.

The couple gives their take on IVF, artificial insemination, adoption and surrogacy.  And thoughts on life post raising kids.Show Notes:

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn discuss Netflix's hit show Indian Matchmaking. They take a look inside the matchmaking process and breakdown the similarities and differences from dating and marriage in American culture.

• The Order of Love + Marriage
• The Percentage of Marriage Criteria One Should Expect
• What Role Horoscopes and Destiny Plays
• Approach to Red Flags
• How to Breakup with Someone
• Staying Friends if There's No Match
• Age Gap Dating
• Finding "Their Person"
• Dating Market Value
• Being Good on Paper (Compatibility) vs. Chemistry
• The Key to Long Lasting Marriage

India has one of the lowest divorce rates in the world.

Is There Something to this Art and Science of Finding Love?

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn explore the 5 Love Languages Quiz together. According to Dr. Gary Chapman, author of "The 5 Love Languages" book, there are 5 predominant ways that people experience connection and love.

• Acts of Service
• Receiving Gifts
• Quality Time
• Words of Affirmation
• Physical Touch

They answer and discuss questions that stood out to them from the questionnaire in real time. And then reveal their individual love languages at the end.

Grab your loved one and engage in this quick exercise designed to help strengthen your relationships.

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Take the Quiz:  5 Love Languages Quiz

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn tackle viral co-parenting debacles. There were a few situations that made headlines recently:

• Man presents his girlfriend with a paternity on "their daughter's" 3rd birthday
• Woman takes the father off of child support to help him save money to start a new career
• Man buys McDonald's for his child and the mother of his child is upset because she has other children to feed ( McDonald's Gate)

The couple talk about the deeper issues that prevail in the black community that result in what's popularly known as baby daddy baby mama drama.

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In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn recount an unexpected series of events that led to an interesting discovery. What turned up spurred a conversation about a question that was asked of the couple...How to Heal? Shaf + Glenn do a deep dive into the practical methods they used to heal themselves as individuals and ultimately their relationship.

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In this episode, Shafondra and Glenn continue the conversation from Instagram comments. While discussing whether Love is conditional or not, and what the man needs to provide, a critical question arose. 

What does the woman need to bring to the table?So the couple decided to address this question and more. Laying out what men need and what women want in relationships.

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In this episode, Shafondra and Glenn continue the conversation from Instagram comments. While discussing whether Love is conditional or not, and what the man needs to provide, a critical question arose. 

What does the woman need to bring to the table?So the couple decided to address this question and more. Laying out what men need and what women want in relationships.

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*Announcement: About This Life Podcast is now LIVE on YouTube*

In this episode, Shafondra + Glenn dive into several common Relationship Myths:

• Do You Believe in "The One"?
• Should Your Relationship be Like a Fairytale/Movie?
• Does Your Partner Complete You?
• Once a Cheater Always a Cheater?
• Chemistry OR Compatibility?

And more.

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