Welcome to episode 44 of StroongeCast with our first ever special guest.

In this episode we discuss the merits of proper communication in a relationship and how stressful it can sometimes be to make your thoughts understood without offending your partner.

Ed tells us about some of the holidays he's been on which caused him to feel claustrophobic and stifled when he'd just like to sit down with a good book and relax, whilst Andre and Kirsten explain the difficulties they had aboard a cruise ship for their tenth wedding anniversary, and how they failed to talk things out properly. Six years has allowed them to look back over that holiday and talk things out better for next time.

We'd like to thank Ed Pourtahmasbi for being guest number one on the podcast and hope to have many more in future.

Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on The StroongeCast website.

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Kirsten: https://universeodon.com/@Mooncat

Andre: https://universeodon.com/@freakyfwoof

Welcome to episode 43 of StroongeCast.

In this episode Kirsten explains an article she found in which a woman suffers from severe jealousy due to a medical condition known as Othello Syndrome. We discuss what would cause us to be jealous in our relationship, explain reasons why it doesn't really apply, but also how it may become a problem if the right conditions were ever reached.

Some information from the article:

The idea of the lie detector test came after Steve made a passing comment about not having done anything wrong, and would "even take a lie detector to prove it," which spurred his wife to make a purchase. This happened right at the beginning of their relationship, when they lived very far away from each other.

The source for this episode can be found here: 'World's most jealous woman' demanded husband take lie detector tests after going out https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/sex-relationships/relationships/worlds-most-jealous-woman-demanded-32229531?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target

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Kirsten: https://universeodon.com/@Mooncat

Andre: https://universeodon.com/@freakyfwoof

Welcome to episode 42 of StroongeCast.

In this episode Kirsten delves into an article in which a woman expects princess treatment from her husband in restaurants or whenever they're out together as a couple.

From ordering her food, to tying her shoelaces, nothing is seemingly off the table.

Our opinion is that this behaviour somewhat infantalises a person, and allows them to avoid adult responsibilities in these situations.

The couple have children as well, so if this is also continued in the home, it becomes normalised and thus the children may expect it from their partners when older.

One of the sources mentioned can be found here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/princess-treatment-tiktok-tradwife_l_6862c98de4b08e0b4a74f03d/amp

Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on The StroongeCast website.

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Kirsten: https://universeodon.com/@Mooncat

Andre: https://universeodon.com/@freakyfwoof

Welcome to episode 41 of StroongeCast.

In this episode Andre again headed to Mastodon to ask a question of the fediverse.

'What seven things would you absolutely *not* want to eat from a tin?'

A lot of answers came in and we also add our own.

If you live in a place that adds nasty things to tins you think we should know about, we'd love to know more.

Our Stroonge news story of the week: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/wildwood-devon-bears-escape-honey-b2775435.html

Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on The StroongeCast website.

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Kirsten: https://universeodon.com/@Mooncat

Andre: https://universeodon.com/@freakyfwoof

Welcome to episode 40 of StroongeCast.

In this episode we ask a few questions of one another that your partner should know about you.

can you answer these about your partner or friends? How much do you really know?

We also talk about the difference in heat between places like the UK and the Caribbean, and the fact that UK houses don't often have AC, so are harder to cool down during hot spells such as the one we're currently under.

Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on The StroongeCast website.

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Kirsten: https://universeodon.com/@Mooncat

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Welcome to episode 39 of StroongeCast.

In this episode we discuss how difficult it is for Kirsten and Andre to call each other by name when addressing one another directly. Apparently it isn't just us either, but we haven't found a name for this particular phenomenon. When on the phone to friends or family, it seems perfectly normal to do so. We only realised we had this strange problem almost 18 years into our relationship, so we started to research it.

We also try to work out why both our TikTok accounts have seemingly been banned from the platform permanently, which is a discovery we made when we woke up this morning.

Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on The StroongeCast website.

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Andre: https://universeodon.com/@freakyfwoof

Welcome to episode 38 of StroongeCast.

In this episode we discuss all sorts of Stroonge animal encounters from our own experiences, and those submitted by you.

From a sneaky sneezing rat, to a late-night horse-encounter, to a squirrel squirreling itself away behind the radiator, it's all here.

Thanks to all the contributors that submitted stories for this episode.

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Kirsten: https://universeodon.com/@Mooncat

Andre: https://universeodon.com/@freakyfwoof

Welcome to episode 37 of StroongeCast.

In this episode we discuss Andre's birthday and those he shares a birthday with, and hear about some of the crazy experiences Kirsten has had on busses this week and in-general.

If you have an unusual public transport story of your own, please share with us.

For next week's episode we're also looking for your stroonge animal encounters, be they scary, funny, completely mind-boggling or anything else in-between.

Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on The StroongeCast website.

https://onj.me/stroongecast

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Kirsten: https://universeodon.com/@Mooncat

Andre: https://universeodon.com/@freakyfwoof

Welcome to episode 36 of StroongeCast.

In this episode we go back to our childhoods and discuss those memories that have stuck with us.

Whether mundane, naughty, funny or unusual, anything goes.

From unlocking childproof locks, to being scared by unexpected vacuum cleaners, it's all here.

Thank you to all those on Mastodon that sent in their childhood memories for us to discuss this week.

You can follow us on Mastodon as well if you like.

Kirsten: https://universeodon.com/@Mooncat

Andre: https://universeodon.com/@freakyfwoof

Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on The StroongeCast website.

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Welcome to episode 35 of StroongeCast.

In this episode we discuss things that we'd never choose to do under normal circumstances, unless things were so dire that we had no choice.

From robbing a bank, to eating pineapple on pizza, the choices are certainly out there.

What thing or things would you never do?

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