In this episode (I could have went off the rails), I wrap up my conversation with Courtney discussing critical moments that challenged his marriage early onsuch as dealing with a miscarriage and overcoming a severe covid experience. We emphasize the need to find time and space for yourself in the midst of internal and external chaos so you can show up better for your partner and family.

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In this episode (From supporting myself to supporting three), I talk to Courtney about his journey of becoming a stepfather. We discuss the importance of creating boundaries and relationship norms while learning to be a stepfather. We dive into the conversations required to engage as a parental figure while dating. We highlight why you should break through taboo norms and not wait very long to have meaningful conversations on important topics (i.e., life goals, salary/income).

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In this episode (Shoutout to Bumble!), I discuss how Courtney’s match on Bumble turned from a casual dating scenario to a marriage. We talk about dating a woman with a child and navigating how to build individual relationships with both. We highlight his doubts and misconceptions. We also examine the natural progression men go through in their journey towards marriage.

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In this episode (I don’t want a cheerleader), I wrap up my conversation with Jourdan as he explains his need to have a partner he can trust and that can hold their own as he navigates his marriage with someone of a different ethic, cultural, and religious background. 

We run back their decision to not live with each other, despite moving to a new city together. We talk through navigating the differences between expectations and preferences. We discuss the importance of having tough conversations to get to a happy place even if you’re not happy with the outcome. We offer our perspective on compatibility and how vulnerability looks different for different people. We highlight the need for self-awareness in a relationship and to show up for your partner just as much as you do for yourself.

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In this episode (We never look at anybody’s Ls), I talk to Jourdan about his reluctance in participating in the dating game and how being honest with himself and what he wanted led to him finding his wife. 

We examine the world of dating today and thematic problems that people face. We discuss taking a different approach to dating and the importance of strong communication and being upfront with people from jump. We dive into navigating dating while focusing on life’s other priorities. We emphasize the necessity of being honest with ourselves first when it comes to dating - what we want, the realisticness of our expectations, and the tradeoffs we’re willing to make. We also spend time on the need to understand our mental health and benefits of seeing a therapist. 

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In this episode (We took the first baby for granted), I wrap up my conversation with Julian, reflecting on an emotionally tough period in his marriage, dealing with pregnancy issues, and having a rainbow baby

We talk about how it was supporting a pregnant wife while living long distance. We discuss the difficulty of having to terminate a pregnancy. We highlight the importance of not checking out during traumatic and emotionally heavy situations. We also dive deep on dealing with the fears and emotions while trying to navigate the pregnancy of a rainbow baby. 

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In this episode (Titles and definitions have to be the same), I continue my conversation with Julian as we reflect on dating apps and attributes he saw in his wife leading to his proposal.

We highlight important attributes to look for in a partner. We discuss swiping with intentions on the dating apps. We examine the importance of supporting your partner in the midst of adversity. We also dissect how pivotal it can be to see how someone shows up for you, especially in areas of vulnerability.

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In this episode (You have to let yourself heal first), I discuss finding love after a serious breakup with Julian and talk about his journey towards marriage and the road to fatherhood.

We talk about recovering from a breakup after a long-term relationship. We discuss the importance of listening to your gut. We examine the scary part of giving up control when in a relationship. We conclude this episode highlighting the value of talking to a therapist and how helpful it can be, especially after a big breakup.  

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In this episode (You’re supposed to be the rock), I conclude my conversation with Nkem discussing key aspects he considered in getting married and that he values in his marriage.

We investigate the importance of marrying someone in the same culture. We discuss why for some guys it’s important for a woman to take their last name. We highlight how it is growing up in the Nigerian culture and the impact it can have on relationships. We examine the difference between being the rock for your family and being the source of strength for them. We also spend time on things we want to replicate from the culture we were brought up in and things that we don’t. 

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In this episode (The streets retired me), Nkem and I examine some of the issues he had to overcome in his long distance relationship and marriage.

We talk about when guys start looking for marriage in a relationship. We highlight how moving in with someone is a big step and some of the considerations to factor if doing it before marriage. We agree on the necessity of having tough conversations with people in a respectful way. We emphasize the importance of having positive experiences in dating. I also reiterate that I don’t like the term dating. 

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