Join Rita and Mark in this episode as they answer listeners’ questions for the first time, including navigating the first year of marriage, being bisexual while dating someone in a conservative Middle Eastern family, and how to deal with a long-distance relationship. From setting boundaries to managing expectations, and maintaining trust and intimacy from afar, they share personal experiences and actionable tips to foster love and understanding in modern relationships. Don't miss their heartfelt advice on these crucial relationship aspects.

In this intimate episode, Rita and Mark address some of the silent questions couples often wonder about. From navigating societal expectations around having kids, to exploring if that romantic spark inevitably dims in a long-term relationship – including the comical conundrum of when to comfortably fart around your partner. Combining earnest discussions with playful anecdotes, this episode promises to be both enlightening and entertaining. Keep it heart-headed!

In this episode, Rita & Mark discuss navigating unexpected flirtations while in a relationship, distinguishing harmless flirting from harassment, and the debate around strippers at bachelor/bachelorette parties. Tune in for personal stories, insightful advice, and an exploration of societal norms.

**Sorry for the sound quality in this episode. We had issues with our mics.**

Can you genuinely fall in love within 24 hours? Or is it all just infatuation? We unpack the science and sentiments behind it.

In part two, we question the societal habit of telling women to smile. Harmless courtesy or intrusive demand? Tune in for our lively discussion, as we probe these topics.

Rita and Mark return in the second episode of the Heart-Headed Podcast, exploring the dynamic balance between working together, staying fit, and managing societal expectations in a relationship. We share insights on maintaining authenticity amid societal pressures, the value of fitness, and strategies to balance space and closeness. Tune in to our heart-headed conversation on the nuances of modern relationships.

Join us in the first episode of the Heart-Headed Podcast, where your hosts, Rita & Mark, delve into our love story, the logic behind our conflict resolution, and our passion for nurturing transparent relationships. Come along on our journey where love meets logic and personal growth is the destination. Tune in and let's get heart-headed together!