We Still Like Each Other

Stephanie starts this episode off HOT. Rest assured, Travis didn't do anything. She had to set the record straight out of respect. She may have done lots of healing, and is less reactive than she has been in the past. But she's still from the Bronx and she had to light up a “fan” today. Is We Still Like Each Other the antidote to “Bro-Podcast” culture?

Travis and Stephanie get into masculinity, the role of a man in a relationship, dominance and control. Inspired by Angie Martinez’s conversation with Lauren London they discuss What is pure love? What is ego driven love? Wait… what is ego? How many times have Stephanie and Travis been in love? They tap into these questions and get a little side tracked talking about the meaning of life and reincarnation.

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In celebrating 1 year of We Still Like Each Other Stephanie and Travis are joined by newlyweds Ashley and Shomari. After dating for 8 years, they tied the knot. They are literally in the “honeymoon phase”. They discuss why they got married after over 7 years of cohabitation. Shomari and Ashley are the “friend zone” success story that you all have to hear. From mixed signals, holding onto the single life, and ultimatums they found their forever.

Ashley’s vulnerability about her inability to accept love, her relationship to sex, and her “hardcore negativity” is relatable and includes lessons for all of us. Shomari’s perspective of marriage and family has translated to the most tender and patient love we have ever seen. Travis reminds us of how valuable time together can be in a  marriage, but how that time is spent is also important. Just like many of us in this social media era, they discuss their struggles with screen time and quality time.

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This week Stephanie and Travis clarified the “body count” conversation. Is talking about the amount of people you've slept with necessary? Why as a culture do be deem certain professionals as asexual? Teachers and politicians are also sexual beings like the rest of us. 

Since sex sells and Stephanie and Travis receive numerous inquires about how to communicate about sex, this episode focuses on just that. Similar to the five love languages, Stephanie discovered there are five sex initiation styles. What is spontaneous desire and what is responsive desire? How can understanding these in your relationship make initiating sex more successful. 

Lastly, does orgasm have to be the goal of every time you have sex? 

Podcast mentioned: ¿Quién Tú Eres? Podcast @plurawl
Sex Therapist mentioned: Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy @drlaurenfogelmersy

Episode 50 needed to be special. Travis and Stephanie are joined by Roxie and the infamous and mysterious “Tee”. Listen to episode 003: if you have not done so already or need a refresher. Travis “Did You Know” completely shocked us *cough cough*. 

The gays and the theys discuss their earliest queer feelings. Travis asks about their feelings regarding trans children and parents' support of medical gender affirming treatment. They discuss pushing the binary, representation, and having the space to come into one's self identity. 

Episode 50 once seemed like an unreachable accomplishment. Thank you all for joining us on this ride. We are still learning, growing, evolving, we’ve been able to persevere because of y’all support. Seriously, thank you. 

Join Stephanie and Travis as they discuss their train of thought following the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the drop of Honestly, Nevermind by Drake, and learning that testosterone increases desire. 

Have you ever discussed your body count with your partner? Is it ever okay to kick your partner out of your home? How do you prevent over stepping with your partner's parenting style? How do you prevent crossing boundaries while raising step children? 

This episode is a perfect combination of keeping it real, yet keeping it fun. Let’s hold on to joy.

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This week Stephanie and Travis discuss some highs and an unfortunately low of the week. Stephanie got cursed out and intimidated by a stranger. Didn’t they leave the Bronx to feel safe? Road rage can be very scary so never let your guard down. 

On Media Love Stephanie and Travis discuss “Who is more valued in a love triangle? The one that knows about it, or the one that is lied to?” They also discuss what a “hall pass” is and the boundaries that should be in place with it. 

Lastly, adding a new baby to your family comes with many challenges, Stephanie and Travis are not immune to them. They share a recent struggle that ultimately, is still unresolved, let's call it a work in progress. 

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We Still Like Each Other (WSLEO) isn’t ALWAYS being in the “honeymoon phase” it's about always finding your way back to it, no matter how many years you've been together. The phrase WSLEO started as a way to say fuck off to those pessimistic about marriage, but it’s meaning has evolved.

Stephanie and Travis discuss fatphobia, Lizzo, and rap drug culture. Travis called out Stephanie for never being satisfied, not being present, and frankly being ungrateful.

What does prioritizing sex look like? Why is it that we “can’t find the time” yet we spend hours on our phones? Check your screen time usage for a wake up call. Bottom line is, if you like sex, you can have more of it.

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Did you know you can literally die from a broken heart? Stephanie and Travis have been avoiding trauma porn. However, the story of Irma and Joe Garcia of Uvalde, TX really struck a cord for them. We all mourn in different ways, you all come to We Still Like Each Other for laughs, but they also keep it real and raw. How do we celebrate accomplishments while such a horrific tragedy is being covered on all platforms? 

On on brighter note, (possibly bright red), Travis and Stephanie talk period sex. Travis thinks we need to grow up and just do it, Stephanie acknowledges how society has stigmatized menstruation which can make period sex, kinda awkward. They touch on other things that women are shamed for like pubic hair, hyperpigmentation, and stretch marks. Travis encourages Stephanie to share an embarrassing story about how she injured her vagina when they first started hooking up.

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Have you had that “ah ha” moment where you realize life is short? People wiser than you have been telling you for years, but there's a moment when you actually believe it. What are you doing to prioritize spending time with the people you love? 

NOT EVERYTHING IS A RED FLAG. Don’t let ‘yellow flags’ keep you away from your person. Red flags have been polarized in the media. This can lead to unrealistic expectations and some may be left feeling unlovable. We all participate in at least one behavior that social media will label as a red flag. 

Is it acceptable for a man to ask a woman he is courting… ”When are you taking me on a trip?” Well the answer to this changes depending on the context. Travis calls Stephanie out for not buying him a chain. Stephanie self-diagnosed herself with being allergic to spending money on men. Is it a double standard or is it a fair way to undo the impacts of a patriarchal history?

This week Stephanie opens up about a recent phenomena she has been experiencing, Angel numbers, through Travis' eye rolls and judgment. Do you believe in coincidences or does everything happen for a reason? (This is episode 44, I'm just saying.) 

Travis’ “Did You Know?” this week tried to undermine our whole message, the honeymoon stage NEVER EVER has to end. Then they discuss how to decipher between healthy expectations in a relationship, versus asking for too much. At times Stephanie has felt she expected Travis to be her father. He’s “Daddy” but not THAT daddy. Travis’ go with the flow personality has been helpful in never really setting many expectations. Is this a good or bad thing? 

Lastly, on “Oh So Yall Can Relate”, Travis pleads with the writer to RUN. Stephanie is hopeful that therapy can work. Is your partner's support during a vulnerable moment negated when they use it against you? Stephanie discusses how in the past she thought some physical abuse was acceptable. She's vulnerable about how her childhood impacted how she dealt with disagreements in her early relationships.