Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo?

In this week's episode, Greg and Emily discuss the two primary roles of the conscience as well as some tendencies that can show a well or poorly formed conscience. They also explore the role of the apology in building and maintaining relationships. 

Join Greg and Emily as they discuss the second step in getting to know someone; learning about the foundation for their actions. In John Van Epp's book, How to Avoid Falling In Love with a Jerk (or Jerkette), he discusses the acronym, FACES, and A stands for attitudes and actions of the conscience. This can be anything from political standing to matters of faith. Greg and Emily explore what to watch for when considering becoming more serious with someone. 

Emily and Greg continue their conversation about John Van Epp's 'getting-to-know' acronym, FACES, and the role of family in your relationships. Are you doomed to be your parents? How does your family effect your own relationships and what does it say about how you deal with problems? Hear about this and more on today's episode. 

In John Van Epp's Book, How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk, Van Epp uses the acronym, FACES, to explain how best to get to know a person. Greg and Emily work through the first letter, F for Family Background. What roles do your parents play in your future relationships? Hear about this and more on today's episode. 

Have you ever noticed the drastic number of relationship changes when coming back to school after the summer? Greg and Emily discuss why this might happen and whether absence really does make the heart grow fonder. 

Greg and Emily jump back into the discussion on commonly unaddressed issues which lead to unhappiness in marriage. Greg encourages taking time to truly get to know one other, especially discussions on child baring and parenting. Listen to today's episode for this and more on the topic of unaddressed issues which lead to unhappiness. 

What are some most commonly unaddressed issues that are likely to lead to unhappiness in marriage? Should I go into marriage thinking I can change the other person? Greg and Emily discuss topics of communication and working through conflict among other things on today's episode. 

Greg and Emily discuss a list of alleged bad dating advice and whether it is actually bad advice or not. Join them as they discuss what might be good or bad ideas before, on, or after a date.  

Greg and Emily discuss the role of faith in relationships. Do you need to share the same faith? Why or why not? This and more in today's episode. 

How can I be more approachable? Greg and Emily continue their discussion on approachability and how to develop that skill. Consider ways to be open to others and learn not to read too much into someone's kindness. This and more on today's episode.