You've been there. Someone tells an off color joke that set off your alarms. You know you should speak up. But you're not sure what to say. In this episode, we discuss an effective strategy for being a positive influence in that situation without having to become the "wet blanket."

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"Cultivating positive relationships together" means positive for EVERYONE. But what about for the person who has reservations about LGBTQ issues? Or the person who sincerely believes it conflicts with their faith? Is it possible to still make meaningful contributions towards the relationship? We believe it is. In this episode, we discuss things the skeptic can do to work towards healthier conversations with their LGBTQ loved one.

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We all want to have positive relationships. But how can we cultivate them after we've gotten hurt? In this episode we discuss the one thing that is the biggest favor you can do for yourself and for your relationships. It's good for your physical health, it's good for your mental health, and it contributes to your happiness.

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When you're faced with a hopeless situation, everything can feel overwhelming. But there is a solution, and it's already there. You just have to find it. No matter what, there is an answer for you. This episode explores the types of hopeless situations you could be facing and suggests ways to get through them even when there seems to be no way.

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Even in the best of relationships, there are things that can be difficult to discuss. We share the secrets that LGBTQ people can be reluctant to talk about. Some are too painful. Others simply go unnoticed. But all are important.

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Relationships are a complicated thing. They can be the most rewarding and fulfilling thing in your life, but they can also be the most difficult. It is important to remember that relationships are not just about you. They are about two people who have their own needs and wants, and it is up to you to find a way to make both of those needs and wants work together.

This episode will help you learn how to turn over a new leaf in your relationships by setting realistic goals for yourself, learning how to communicate better, and understanding what healthy relationships look like.

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Have you ever tried to make a change in your life only to have it fail? Trying harder doesn't work. But there is something that can motivate you without even needing any discipline.

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What makes a family a family? For some, family is based on blood. For others, family is chosen. Either way, there is a lot we can do to invest in those relationships to make family everything we yearn for it to be.

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A listener responds to our first episodes. We seemed to offer an all-or-nothing approach to relationships. But what about when relationships don't work out? What about when a family member refuses to reconcile? Or when the dynamic is too toxic to continue? Is there any wiggle room?

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Family is so important, and very few things in life matter more. How do we keep keep ties strong, especially if we don't see eye-to-eye about issues of gender and sexuality? Differences in perspective don't have to result in broken relationships. What are ways we can demonstrate unconditional acceptance despite our differences?

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