We're going there. 😏

This week, we sit down with special guest Kate for one of those conversations people have in private but rarely out loud — should you disclose your sexual history to your partner?We kick things off with a real story from a salon that quickly went from casual gossip to full-blown drama, and nobody came out innocent. From there, we dig into the double standards, the insecurities, and the unspoken power dynamics that shape how we talk (or don't talk) about our pasts in relationships.Is honesty always the right move? Or are some truths better left unspoken? And why is it that a man's past is called "experience" while a woman's is called baggage?We also get into when disclosure actually matters — think sexual health, trauma, and dealbreakers — versus when it's just curiosity dressed up as honesty.🎙️ Topics we cover:

• The salon story that started it all
• Body count, double standards & misogyny
• Does marriage entitle your partner to your past?
• When honesty protects vs. when it just gives people ammunition
• Shame, regret & weaponized truth

Is Friends With Benefits actually the ultimate freedom, from commitment or is it just a situationship wearing sunglasses? In this episode of Old Fashioned Friends, we get into the messy, complicated, and often dishonest world of FWB.We’re asking some hard questions: Can you really separate the body from the heart? Who is actually catching feelings? And is FWB just a loophole for people who are terrified of real commitment?Join the Conversation:We want to hear from you! Is it possible to have a successful FWB relationship long-term, or does someone always end up getting hurt? Drop your stories (or your warnings) in the comments below.#FriendsWithBenefits #FWB #Relationships #DatingAdvice #OldFashionedFriends #Podcast #ModernDating #Situationships

Are we really fair people? Or do we just PRETEND we are… until loyalty is tested?" 🤫

Welcome back to Old Fashioned Friends. In today’s episode, Faith leads us into a conversation that most people are too scared to have: Hypocrisy.

We aren't talking about "society" or "the government"—we’re talking about YOU. Me. Us. We all hold strangers to standards we don’t even hold our own friends to. We drag people online for things we’d pray away if our pastor did them.

We get real about loyalty vs. morals, cultural double standards in the church, and why maybe—just maybe—it’s okay to be a hypocrite, as long as you stop pretending you're the moral police.

Grab your tea and let’s get into the honesty.

This episode is basically a rant on how draining adulthood can be and why we still have to show up anyway. We’re sharing how we find motivation during the low points and discussing the newfound empathy we have for our parents now that we’re in their shoes.

Love is cute... but who is paying the bills?

In this listener-inspired episode, Yemi, Christine, and Faith dive deep into the ultimate relationship taboo: Money. We received a question from one of you asking: “In this modern world, who should be financially responsible? Is 50/50 the new normal, or is the traditional provider model still the blueprint?”

From the "myth" of equal splitting to the ego-bruising reality of women earning more, we aren't holding anything back. We explore how culture, religion, and the 2026 economy have shifted the goalposts for what a "fair" partnership looks like.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Death of the Blueprint: Does "Man Provides, Woman Nurtures" still work in 2026?

• The 50/50 Myth: Is it actually fair if one partner earns 3x more than the other?

• Power Dynamics: Does a woman lose respect for a man who contributes less?

• Culture vs. Cash: Can a man be the "Head of the House" if he isn't the primary breadwinner?

We're exploring loneliness in the age of endless digital connectivity, and would like to hear what you think of our hot take of the week; "Inconvenience is the price we pay for participating in society"

We discuss how over prioritizing ourselves can sometimes lead to isolation, and how friendship takes effort. We share personal examples from our own experiences and talk about how fighting with everyone in your life can sometimes show that you need to change your ways.

We wrap up with pointers on how to build a more connected life.

Bonus episode!This week, Faith and Buchi discuss how 'feminist' has almost become a slur due to the way it is sometimes portrayed online. They analyze a popular influencer's claim that God told her not to be a feminist, and explore why that narrative is problematic. This is a candid rant from two women tired of being boxed in, who want women to have the freedom to live outside of patriarchal societal expectations.

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Old-Fashioned Friends Podcast!

This week, we dive into purity culture;  how it’s taught, how it shapes our beliefs about our bodies, and the silent pressures many of us grew up with. 

We discuss shame, silence, curiosity, gender norms, and how to build healthier, non-shaming conversations for the next generation.

We explore:

• ​What purity culture really is
• ​How silence around sex impacts kids long-term
• ​The gendered double standards many grew up with
• ​Sexual frustration, shame, and emotional consequences
• ​How we can heal, stay true to our values, and build healthier conversations

This is a safe, non-judgmental conversation. If anything we discuss brings up discomfort or old wounds, please pause, breathe, and return when you’re ready. Your peace matters.

Whether you call it “tough love,” “survival mode,” or just “how we were raised,” our childhoods shape us in ways we’re still discovering as adults. In this episode, Faith gets deeply honest about the fears that come with becoming a parent, the “programming” we carry from our upbringing, and the habits we don’t realize are trauma leftovers.

1. From funny childhood quirks to the silent anxieties we mask with achievement, we unpack:
2. How our parents shaped our personalities
3. Resilience vs survival mode
4. How to heal without overcorrecting when it’s our turn to parent

We share personal stories, from avoiding dining chairs to recognizing control issues rooted in childhood instability.

We're inviting you into a judgment-free, shame-free space to explore their own experiences.

What’s one childhood belief or habit you’ve had to unlearn as an adult?
Drop it in the comments. We might all realize we’re carrying the same things.

PS: This episode is about awareness, compassion, and breaking cycles—not blaming the people who raised us.

In this episode, we dive deep into a fascinating (and slightly embarrassing) truth — many Nigerians don’t actually know much about the rest of Africa. We share our personal experiences of only beginning to feel African after moving abroad and meeting people from other African countries. Christine sheds light on how Ugandans embraces African identity from an early age.From the challenges of traveling within Africa; expensive flights, ridiculous visa requirements, and limited connections — to the funny realizations about our own ignorance, this conversation is both eye-opening and entertaining.We wrap up with a call for more African unity, easier travel across borders, and a reminder that the African Union needs to step up visa liberalization efforts for Africans.Join the conversation, share your experience, and let’s get to know our continent better — one story, one trip, and one laugh at a time.