How do you share embarrassing situations with your partner or spouse? Jon and Jema talk about how they dealt with embarrassment in the past, and in their present relationship. It's just a little embarrassing.

Part three of the depression series. Jema discusses what was helpful for her in healing her depression through self-care and therapy. Jon educated himself on depression and realized he was challenged with codependency as a spouse.

In this relationship podcast, Jema answers what is it like to be depressed? Jema shares her story of depression, shame, and motherhood.

Depression has always been part of Jon and Jema's relationship. Jema has struggled with depression all of her life, especially during the gray winter months in Minnesota. On this episode, Jema shares her journey with depression and Jon shares what it is like to feel like the helpless spouse.

Giving gifts in a relationship comes with expectations. We attach meaning to gifts about ourselves and the giver. This can create conflict or connection.

We unravel simplifying gift giving for couples during the holidays and our history of miscommunication during Christmas. It's all about clear expectations.

Becoming a gentle observer allows us to stay peaceful in stressful situations and especially during the holidays. Sometimes cookies help too.

In the spirit of keeping Portland weird, we attend Air Guitar Championships and discover the fun of experiencing a weird date night.

Why does she keep telling me what to do? A nagging woman is trying to communicate a need. We talk about how to stop nagging in a relationship.

How do you decide how many points chores, childcare, or work get? Keeping score was part of our relationship, especially when parenting entered our marriage.