Episode 12: “So What’s the Scenario??” (Holiday Episode)

Description:

To close out their first full year, Garrett and Jackie keep it fun and real with a rapid-fire “what would you do?” holiday scenario game. From surprise plans and awkward run-ins to money moves, guests, conflict styles, and texting delays, this episode highlights how trust, personality differences, and simple courtesy can make (or break) everyday marriage moments.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Surprise plans vs. friend plans: how to handle accidental conflicts, forgetfulness, and expectations without resentment
• Running into an ex: boundaries, maturity, and honoring your spouse’s comfort (especially early marriage vs. years later)
• Big purchases without a heads-up: respect vs. “permission,” shared goals, and when grace beats a lecture
• Silent car rides after conflict: shutdown vs. talk-it-out styles—and who “breaks the ice” first -Inviting guests over last-minute: introvert vs. extrovert tension, shared-space courtesy, and hosting pressure
• Bold flirting in public: discernment, confidence, subtle responses, and protecting your marriage without overreacting
• Double-booking family events: compromise, representation, and navigating different family cultures around holidays
• Social media boundaries: what’s “your page” vs. “our image,” unflattering posts, and why shared Facebook pages are… a lot
• Last-minute work trips: trust, communication, and when “suspicious” depends on what’s normal for your spouse
• Unwanted advice while stressed: listening vs. fixing, growth in real time, and noticing improvement
• Hanging with people you don’t vibe with: honoring differences without isolating each other—and the “I’ll go for you” dynamic
• Travel chaos (canceled flights / missed connections): adaptability, staying calm, and choosing solutions over blame
• Who apologizes first: breaking silence vs. actually apologizing—and how personality shapes reconciliation
• Letting a friend stay over: hospitality, safety, boundaries, and making decisions as a team
• Processing time vs. immediate talks: meeting in the middle, choosing the right timing, and avoiding “heat of the moment” damage
• Slow text responses: not assuming the worst, modern access expectations, and why trust changes everything over time

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Closing: This holiday episode is a reminder that marriage is full of scenarios you can’t always predict—but you can prepare your mindset, your boundaries, and your communication. Garrett and Jackie wrap by encouraging couples to ask each other these questions and head into 2026 with bigger goals, stronger connection, and more intentional growth.