A bonus story following on from our chat about GROW in relationships. Check back every week for your extra content as one of our Chatters.

This week we dive into the second module of our Relationship Program- the GROW framework! 

If you haven’t had a chance to run through the Balance Wheel of Relationships, please make sure to do so first! Then we suggest setting aside a night to run through this second module together. 

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A bonus story following on from our chat about social lives in relationships. Check back every week for your extra content as one of our Cha

Balancing a relationship with a thriving social life isn’t always easy. In this episode, we dive into the dynamics of friendships in relationships—how to support each other’s social needs, recognize red flags, and ensure your personal life doesn’t get lost in the mix. We explore Reddit stories covering jealousy over a partner’s friendships, struggles with social isolation, and dealing with toxic friends in a relationship. Plus, we discuss the importance of curiosity, emotional maturity, and fostering meaningful connections.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:
✅ The importance of maintaining friendships while in a relationship
✅ How differing social needs impact relationship satisfaction
✅ When isolation becomes unhealthy
✅ How to support a partner struggling with friendships
✅ Dealing with toxic friends in a relationship
✅ The role of curiosity and emotional maturity in social dynamics

⏳ Timestamps:
📌 [0:00] - Understanding personal differences in social energy and priorities
📌 [1:40] - Podcast intro & the ongoing struggle with camera angles 😂
📌 [4:47] - Why social life dynamics in relationships matter
📌 [7:56] - Reddit Story 1: Is it a red flag if my partner has no friends?
📌 [17:22] - Reddit Story 2: Balancing time between friends & your significant other
📌 [28:30] - Reddit Story 3: Jealousy over a partner’s social life—how to deal with it
📌 [39:10] - Reddit Story 4: My boyfriend’s toxic best friend is ruining our relationship
📌 [52:47] - How to set boundaries with toxic people & support your partner

🎧 Listen, laugh, and grow with us as we navigate communication in relationships—because when communication dies, bad things happen. 😬💬

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A bonus story following on from our chat about the Balance Wheel of Relationships. Check back every week for your extra content as one of our

Make sure to check out the pdf if you want to try it yourself! www.honeyweneedtochat.com

In this week’s chit-chat episode, we dive into the Balance Wheel of Relationships—a powerful tool to help couples assess their relationship and intentionally improve communication, connection, and overall harmony. We discuss how to identify areas that need growth, the importance of investing in your relationship, and how small, intentional efforts can create lasting change.

Blair shares his sunburn struggles and a weekend of adventure, while Amy reflects on solo parenting for a few days. We also discuss why investing in your relationship is just as crucial as investing in your career and how to make relationship check-ins fun and engaging. Plus, we introduce a free worksheet that will help you and your partner evaluate and strengthen your relationship in key areas.

🔹 Key topics:

• What is the Balance Wheel of Relationships?
• How to evaluate different areas of your relationship
• The importance of investing time in your relationship
• How visualizing your ideal relationship can bring clarity
• Practical tips for improving communication
• How to make relationship check-ins fun instead of stressful

🎧 Timestamps:

1️⃣ [00:20] – Why we started this podcast and the importance of communication
2️⃣ [01:45] – Blair’s sunburn story & weekend adventure gone wrong
3️⃣ [04:37] – Amy’s weekend solo parenting & unexpected DoorDash surprise
4️⃣ [05:27] – Our best inside joke (and why some things don’t make it on air)
5️⃣ [08:30] – The power of choosing to invest in your relationship
6️⃣ [12:22] – Why teamwork matters in a relationship (and why we love being impulsive)
7️⃣ [17:09] – The importance of investing in your relationship like a career
8️⃣ [22:30] – What does 10/10 communication look like in a relationship?
9️⃣ [24:03] – How to visualize and clarify what you want in your relationship
🔟 [27:09] – How to make relationship check-ins safe, fun, and productive

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In this episode, we dive into one of the trickiest relationship struggles—when past issues keep coming up. How do you know if you're holding onto something that should be let go? When is it valid to bring up the past? And what do you do if your partner can’t seem to move forward?

We share personal experiences, insights from real relationship dilemmas, and practical strategies to navigate these challenges. Whether it’s past mistakes, unresolved hurt, or lingering resentment, this conversation will help you understand why the past lingers and how to approach it in a healthy way.

🔸 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ When bringing up the past is valid vs. when it hinders growth
✔️ How past hurts shape current relationship dynamics
✔️ Strategies for resolving lingering resentment
✔️ Why forgiveness is important (even if the issue still stings)
✔️ How to support a partner who can’t move on

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – The weight of past issues: When is it time to let go?
06:03 – When old wounds resurface: A personal story of engagement, expectations, and emotional impact
12:36 – Why do we hold onto resentment, and how does it affect relationships?
19:17 – How to bring up past issues without causing new ones
27:25 – The impact of defensiveness on relationship conversations
32:24 – Are past issues a sign of deeper emotional needs?
38:31 – How to create safety in a relationship after a past hurt
42:43 – Practical strategies for addressing unresolved feelings
46:25 – Forgiveness vs. forgetting: Why moving on is for you as much as them
47:25 – How to know when it’s time to seek outside help

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💬 Let’s Chat!
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#RelationshipTalk #Forgiveness #MovingOn #MarriageMatters #EmotionalGrowth

A bonus story following on from our chat about When Is the Past Just ‘The Past’. Check back every week for your extra content as one of our

A bonus story following on from our chat about Managing Expectations- in which Amy coaches Blair. Check back every week for your extra content as one of our closest community members 🫶🏼

Navigating expectations in relationships can be tricky—whether it’s feeling unheard, unseen, or misunderstood. In this Chit-Chat episode, we dive into listener-submitted questions about respect, communication, and emotional labor in relationships. We discuss how to bridge the gap between partners, why expectations often lead to tension, and how to create a vision for the relationship you truly want.

If you've ever struggled with feeling like you’re putting in the work but not getting the recognition—or if you're wondering how to get your partner to understand what you need—this episode is for you. We break down the role of The Reticular Activating System (RAS) in relationships, how to train your brain to focus on what you want rather than what you don’t, and why setting a shared vision is crucial for long-term relationship success.

Listen now and join us as we unpack:
✔ How to approach your partner when you feel like they’re “slacking”
✔ The truth about men and emotional labor—why many don’t naturally "just know" what their partner needs
✔ Why past mistakes in a relationship often linger (even when you’ve worked hard to change)
✔ The neuroscience behind why we focus on the wrong things—and how to rewire your brain for a stronger connection
✔ A simple relationship challenge to help you and your partner align your expectations

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Timestamps:

• 📍 1:51 – The challenge of reactive vs. structured work and how it impacts stress levels
• 📍 3:28 – Big news! Amy’s coaching certification is DONE—why this one finally stuck
• 📍 6:16 – Listener Question: “How can I be respectful when my partner is slacking?”
• 📍 9:28 – Why home is often the “safe space” for slacking—and how to address it
• 📍 14:06 – Why resentment builds when you push down feelings instead of communicating them
• 📍 17:47 – Can a husband really learn what his wife wants without being told?
• 📍 21:09 – Why men often struggle to see what needs to be done (and what to do about it)
• 📍 27:22 – Date night challenge: Creating a shared 5-year vision for your relationship
• 📍 31:05 – Listener Story: “I’ve changed, but my wife still holds my past mistakes against me”
• 📍 37:20 – The importance of ongoing trust-building and transparency in relationships
• 📍 42:45 – The Reticular Activating System: How your brain controls what you focus on in your relationship
• 📍 49:48 – Why elite athletes visualize success—and why you should do the same in your relationship

📥 Free Resources to Go Deeper:

📄 Download our free guide: [⁠The Balanced Partnership Guide⁠]

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