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It's only October but one listener is already thinking ahead to Christmas and wondering is a promise ring is too much for a girlfriend of just a year? The girls reckon they would be insulted by anything less than an engagement ring at their age but get Sean Haynes into studio too for a male perspective.

Meanwhile Julie finds herself relating to a different listener's dilemma as she struggles to trust her boyfriend after having been hurt in the past. Together Brenda, Julie and Sean all work to find some solution to enable the listener to enjoy her relationship with 'perfect' fella without self sabotaging.

One of the most requested guests yet - Julie's brother Sean Haynes joined the girls this week. He told them why he decided to get a hair transplant, how the whole process worked, and debates whether or not a perm should be the next hair transformation he undergoes!

He also chats about the light at the end of the tunnel in his search for a house, goes head to head with Julie for 'Are you smarter than your 6 year olds?' and shares his own icks.

Regular listeners will know that Brenda is a staunch believer that the messenger always gets shot - And that's exactly what happened to one listener who's fallen out with her friend after dishing the dirt on a cheating boyfriend. Did she do the wrong thing in telling her? Or is the friend just protecting her heart?

The girls also hear from a listener who is sick to the teeth of her overbearing father in law stopping by her new house all the time, and they ask how close is too close to your parents?

Brenda's back from Rome and reveals all the juicy details of her date with the Italian stallion, Paulo, including an attempted shift and why there was no chance of him coming up to her hotel room! Julie meanwhile was kept busy in Cork celebrating the twins' birthday with an expensive dinner in honour of their favourite YouTuber. She also throws down the gauntlet to Brenda to join her on her rescheduled skydive. The girls also hear from listeners who related to last week's episode about unwelcome comments on your weight and looks.

Julie and Brenda offer advice to one woman whose new fella is still grieving the death of his previous partner, encouraging her not to read too much into the 5 week break in between their dates. And a man gets in touch after noticing that his wife has gained a lot of weight to ask if there is any way he can approach the topic with her without hurting her feelings?

Whether it's "You look pregnant" or "Stop exercising so much, you're too thin" it seems like everyone has something to say about your body these days, either online or in person. And while Brenda and Julie are no strangers to the hateful comments it doesn't mean they're immune to them. They girls talk about some of the hurtful things that have been said to them and about them, and ask what motivates people to say these things. They also hear from listeners who share their own stories of unwelcome comments and upsetting remarks.

One woman gets in touch looking for advice to deal with her husband who has become consumed by far right protests and spreading hate online. Brenda and Julie wonder if he can ever go back to being the man she married or if it's time for her to walk away? They also hear from another listener whose friend is cheating on her husband and debate whether or not the affair should be revealed.

Julie reveals she's back on the dating scene, but her date's screensaver has her concerned that he's not as single as he has let on. Meanwhile, Brenda's taking her panties off for a photoshoot and planning a trip to Rome with her 'best friend'.

And following last week's episode on a neighbour turned stalker, the girls also share some unnerving stories from their own lives, and from the listeners, that go to show you never know who you're living beside.

A listener is looking for Julie and Brenda's advice when her confidence is knocked after seeing porn in her husbands search history, and Brenda insists that it's only natural and better than him lying to say he doesn't watch it at all! Meanwhile, another listener wonders if she should speak up and tell her friend that she deserves better than her boyfriend who makes no effort in their relationship.

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Claire joined Brenda and Julie to share her harrowing story of being stalked by her next door neighbour. While at first Claire felt that their meetings were just coincidental, she soon realised that was not the case and learned that she was not the first person he had done this to.

If you relate to Claire's story, you can get help by visiting www.stalkinginireland.ie.