In this episode, hosts Alan and Susan recap some of the feedback they received from the previous show on the 5 Love Languages. Susan also recounted a story about how her and three other girlfriends have been on a fitness challenge.

The couple then move into a discussion about the four horsemen of the relationship apocalypse. Rather than discussing the ones from the Bible (famine, war, pestilence, death), there are different ones that can end relationships. They are, criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling. Alan and Susan then take an honest approach to breaking each down. Both hosts admit where they have the strongest failings so they can strive to be better. And, just like with the 5 Love Languages discussion, everyone exhibits all of these bad habits. However, some will be much stronger than others. Still, the goal is to recognize conflict happens in relationships, but there are better ways to manage the conflict. We don't want to let the four horsemen of the relationship apocalypse ride roughshod over each other for fear of causing irreparable harm.

As Alan and Susan wind down, Alan adds a new element to the show. He was researching conversation starters for couples and decided to introduce one for them to discuss. As to the fitness component, Susan wants everyone to get outside and get more fresh air and sunshine. Studies reveal how many suffer vitamin D deficiencies and there is no better source for it than sunlight.

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