In this episode we have the conversation about why communication is important in a relationship, our experiences in our relationship and how you can improve. 

Article: https://www.verywellmind.com/communication-in-relationships-why-it-matters-and-how-to-improve-5218269

Relationship Conflict Resolution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fiUnJFFKD1nmkEOUKTp2b10Ulz-ZIvY1/view?usp=sharing

Soft Start Ups: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JrhINFsIs5aB1i_wV-FI2s6vxs6wAfuc/view?usp=sharing

Featured Cocktail: French Connection

Ingredients: 1 1/6 oz (1 part) Cognac, 1 1/6 oz (1 part) Disaronno liqueur

Preparation: Pour all ingredients directly into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks; poured over ice

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

In this episode your faves talk about SEX! The good, the bad, and the questionable! From sharing our first time experiences to some of our own kinks and fantasies! Just like the convo, the drinks are flowing, so grab a glass, fix a drink and enjoy!

Intimacy Games: https://intimacy.games/collections/collection

Articles: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-talk-about-sex-with-your-partner#new-relationships

Cocktail:

Ingredients

Directions 

On this episode your faves dive into a discussion about Boundaries: What are they? Why they matter? How to keep them? Just like the convo the drinks are flowing, so grab a glass, fix a drink and enjoy!

Articles: https://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/how-life-treeting-you-importance-of-boundaries#:~:text=Boundaries%20help%20determine%20what%20is,%2C%20bosses%2C%20or%20family%20members.

https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2016/07/how-to-deal-with-people-who-repeatedly-violate-your-boundaries#First,-lets-consider-a-few-of-the-variables:

Featured Cocktail: Whiskey Sour

2 oz Rye Whiskey

3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

3/4 oz Simple Syrup

Orange half wheel, brandied cherry

1. Chill rocks glass

2. Prep orange half-wheel + cherry

3. Measure and pour rye, lemon juice, and syrup into shaker

4. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into rocks glass. Add fresh ice to cocktail

5. Garnish with orange half-wheel and cherry and serve.

On this episode we explore love languages and their importance in relationships. As we identify our love languages, we discuss how understanding these help to develop a deeper love and connection with one another. Grab a glass, fix a drink and enjoy!

Love Languages Quiz: ⁠https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language⁠

Article: ⁠https://www.bayviewtherapy.com/amp/why-it-s-important-to-know-your-partner-s-love-language⁠

Featured Cocktail: Honey Suckle

2 oz of White Rum

3/4 oz of Honey Simple Syrup

3/4 oz of Fresh Lime Juice

1 Lemon Twist

Chill the coupe glass(es)

Prep Lemon Twist

Measure all ingredients into shaker

Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into coupe glass.

Express twist over cocktail and serve.

This episode shares how we have identified our individual and couple core values. We also share how these core values have aided our development through even some of the challenging times.

As promised here is the featured Article and activity:

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/06/10/successful-couples-share-these-3-values-says-match-dating-expert.html

Activity: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/inclusive-teaching/wp-content/uploads/sites/853/2021/12/Core-Values.pdf

This episode was about getting to know your hosts and how our future shows will flow. Fill your glass, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Featured Cocktail: Pineapple Hennessy Lemonade

Ingredients - Yields 1 pitcher

Country Time Lemonade

Hennessy (375 ml bottle)

Pineapple Juice

Water

Sugar

7UP (20 oz)

Make lemonade to your liking, add 1 cup of pineapple juice to your lemonade mix. Stir in at least 1/2 a bottle of Hennessy. Top with 1 bottle of 7UP. CHEERS!