In this episode of Couples C.H.A.A.T the Alston’s chaat about individual and shared growth and development withing a relationship and how you seemly can’t have one without the other. In life the only thing constant is change, and if you must change let the change be some form of growth. Now it’s not enough to only grow individually…for any long-standing relationship to work everyone within the partnership must also grow together. While listing to this episode be ready to ask yourself “am I growing into the best version of myself?” “Am I helping my partner grow into the best version of themselves?”. “Am I even growing at all?”. Where do you and your partner see yourselves in 1,3, even 5 years? Let’s C.H.A.A.T about it! 

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In this episode of Couple C.H.A.A.T the Alston’s chaat about social media and the role it plays in relationships. It doesn’t matter if you’re an influencer or someone who post once or twice a year social media in relationships can be tricky. In this episode you’ll her about topics like navigating DM’s, fake accounts, sharing passwords, blocking followers and so much more. If you've ever had to have a conversation with your partner about social media or if you think you may need to but aren’t sure how to start the conversation this episode is for you. Now open your favorite social media app, press play and let’s C.H.A.A.T!

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In this episode the Alston’s chat about what it really means to be “Equally Yoked” too often people miss out on a great chance for love & happiness in a relationship because they don’t feel like they have much in common with the person they are interested in or dating. Similarities and commonalities do not a yoke make! In this episode the conversation goes deep into what truly makes two people aligned and what it looks like to share a life, values, beliefs, dreams, desires, problems, and stresses with another individual! Weather you’ve heard the coined phrase “equally yoked” in a religious environment or in general conversation the meaning remains fast and true….now what is that meaning exactly? Take a listen to his dynamic episode and lets C.H.A.A.T about it!  

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In this episode of Couples C.H.A.A.T. the Alston’s chaat about how even though your heart may be in the right place taking the approach of “Mr./ Mrs. Fix it” in your relationship normally is not the best approach. It’s nearly impossible to fix an issue that you don’t truly understand, and when your partner is having a bad day or is experiencing negative feelings, I know the first thing you’d want to do as a loving partner is to make them feel better or in other words “Fix it” for them. However, there are some problems that can only be fixed by the person who holds the issue. Instead of making their problem your and taking the approach of Mr. / Mrs. Fix it instead try asking your partner if or how you could support them and be there for them even if they don’t know what they need in the moment. It is not your duty to “Fix” your partner but you can support them while they work to “Fix” themselves. Let’s chaat about it! 

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In this episode the Alston’s C.H.A.A.T about how loving someone doesn’t always mean that you like them. It is normal and healthy in a relationship to at times not like your partner. Maybe they did or said something that rubbed you the wrong way or your just fed up with life lifen’ and may be very much overstimulated but at the end of it all you just can’t stand even the sight of your partner yet alone the sound of their voice. Have you ever experienced this? Well, we have and we’re here to chaat about it. You may love your partner but that doesn’t mean that you always have to like them. Let’s C.H.A.A.T about it. 

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In this episode of Couples C.H.A.A.T the Alston’s CHAAT about doing the hard thing and addressing the elephant in the room. We all know the saying goes “ignorance is bliss” however we also know that there is nothing blissful about continually staring a problem in its face and pretending it’s not staring right back at you. Instead of bliss you’re more likely to be met with frustration, irritation anger, and a whole lot of other negative emotions you can surlily do without. Come CHAAT with us about facing the parts of you that are uncomfortable with confrontation and end living behind the facade that “Ignorance is bliss”!

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In this episode the Alston's C.H.A.A.T about body counts. Should the answer to the question "How many people have you slept with?" determin how you treat someone or more importatnly if you chose to move forward in a relationship with them? We'll chaat about the double standered that comes with this age old question that views men and women diffrently when it comes to body count. What's your body count, and should men and women be treated diffrently in this regard...or is a hoe a hoe no matter what sex they are? Come C.H.A.A.T with us and talk about it! 

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In this episode the Alston's C.H.A.A.T about being in a relationship while having best friends of the opposite sex. Many may not see this as an issue, however, has it been discussed? Does it exist? If so, come chaat with us to hear our thoughts on it and how to handle it if you find yourself having a spouse with an opposite sex best friend. 

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Welcome Back to Couples C.H.A.A.T Darris and JoAnne Alston Jr. are excited to reconnect with you, our valued listener with season two. In this episode the Alston's CHAAT about losing your personal identity while in a relationship. You will also hear more about the 4 primary attachment styles and how they can affect how you treat and handle yourself while in a relationship. Have you ever lost sight of yourself while in a relationship? Let's CHAAT about it!

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PSA: This episode is Rated R. In this episode the Alston’s chaat about sexual fantasies, if there is really such a thing as “bad sex”, sexual desires, pleasures, and much more. All these topics around sex can be very awkward to talk about however, knowing what you want and need in the bedroom and being able to effectively communicate it can be fulfilling and rewarding for both you and your partner. Come C.H.A.A.T with us in our final episode of season 1 on how we communicate our sexual desires and the importance and benefits of sharing in the giving, the taking, and the overall pleasure of passionate sex.

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