Fighting sucks but EVERY couple goes through it. No matter how perfect your pics look on Instagram, we know you and your partner are probably fighting about who’s turn it is to unload the dishwasher…and if you’re not fighting at all, then that's a problem too. So, we are here to help by sharing some tips for what NOT to say when you’re in a fight and what to say instead, why you shouldn't name call and assume (even if they deserve it), how to avoid getting defensive, why you shouldn’t pretend you’re “fine” when you’re not, and when to just stop talking!

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Have you ever been really into someone and then all of a sudden, they gross you out, everything they do is annoying, and their quirks are not cute anymore? Then you caught the ick and all you can think is “eww.” Listen along as we discuss what “the ick factor” is exactly, what to do if you catch it, what it means if you keep getting it, how to know if you gave it to someone, and how to get rid of it once and for all!

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We changed our flight to stay a few days longer to discuss the complications that come with traveling as a new, or longer term, couple. Now that we have shared our history with vacations past, listen along as we continue the conversation about why traveling in the early stages is enticing but risky, how the stresses and joys of traveling can reveal the true colors of your partner, why we think vacationing can can get you to the next step of the relationship, how to share a space with someone for the first time and what to do in order to keep things exciting once you get back to real life!

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We have all dreamt of traveling the world with the love of our life, but before you start planning a romantic vacay, you need to consider what could be in store once you take off for your trip. Listen in as we download on our past romantic travel situations, when we think it’s the right time to plan a trip with the person you are dating, why traveling in the early stages is enticing but risky, and how Jen’s recent vacay brought her home a boyfriend!

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Meaningful conversations with dates can be hard, right? Sometimes just starting one up can give you anxiety. We’ve touched on approaching people with pick up lines and how hard that can be, and we’ve talked about when to have the tougher conversations, but what about everything in between? We put We’re Not Really Strangers’ Honest Dating cards to the test to see if pre-determined questions take the pressure off getting to know someone, and share everything from the dating advice we’d give our former selves, to whether we’d consider an open relationship, to the last time we ghosted someone, and more!

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They say not to mix business and pleasure, but we have Scarlett Bentley from Bravo’s Below Deck Sailing Yacht in to join in on our conversation about starting a romance at work, what could go wrong, how to avoid having to find a new job, and what to do to make these types of flings go the distance and sail off into the sunset.

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With the news about JLo and Ben finally tying the knot after 20 years, and estranged Khloe and Tristan expecting baby #2, we can’t help but wonder what the magic formula is for a man to want to settle down. We learn all about it and more from personal coach, dating strategist and founder of Inner Confidence Robbie Kramer who joins us to discuss what men need to accomplish before they settle into a committed relationship, how to know if you’re ready to settle down, and how men can gain the confidence to approach a potential partner they want to settle down with!

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Pick up lines are tough, right? Even when they aren’t as obvious as “Are your legs tired? Cause you’ve been running through my mind all day,” they can still be off putting because they feel so unnatural, forced, and impersonal. The rub is, no matter what you say, when you approach a stranger that caught your eye, anything that comes out will most likely come off as a pick up line. Well, we dive in and discuss what the right way is to go about picking someone up, and where to do it, so the pick up doesn't let you down!

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We're still recovering from July 4 festivities, and share how we all approached celebrating this year with everything going on in the US. This gets us thinking, are fireworks worth the recognition, or do they fizzle out just as quickly as they light up the sky? Tune in as we each take a stance on whether fireworks are necessary to indicate a healthy and successful beginning to a relationship, or whether the slow burn wins the race.

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Are myths just myths, or are they rooted in truth? Well, according to renowned therapist and relationship expert Esther Perel, it really depends on the context and someone's motivation. Join us as we weigh in on seven of the most notable relationship myths to determine whether bad sex is a deal breaker, your significant other should be your best friend, and the old adage "once a cheater, always a cheater" rings true.

Topic inspired by THIS Refinery29 article.

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