Welcome to “Flex and the City”, where we explore the dynamic, sometimes chaotic, but always rewarding journey of life in your 40s! Hosted by two long-time friends, Lisa Wasonga & Ghada Odeh, with a bond that dates back to our university days, we bring you candid conversations that blend wisdom, laughter, and a touch of drama. Our episodes cover everything from health, fitness, and mindset matters to the unique challenges of motherhood and embracing life in our 40s.
Join us for relatable advice, laughter, and inspiration as we flex through this exciting chapter of life.
Welcome to “Flex and the City”, where we explore the dynamic, sometimes chaotic, but always rewarding journey of life in your 40s! Hosted by two long-time friends, Lisa Wasonga & Ghada Odeh, with a bond that dates back to our university days, we bring you candid conversations that blend wisdom, laughter, and a touch of drama. Our episodes cover everything from health, fitness, and mindset matters to the unique challenges of motherhood and embracing life in our 40s.
Join us for relatable advice, laughter, and inspiration as we flex through this exciting chapter of life.
Hey Flex Fam,This week we tackle the age-old question: can (binary, cisgender, heterosexual) men and women truly just be friends?!We go through what pop culture has told us (spoiler: it seems not), and we discuss our own experiences with friends of the opposite sex, both before and in the context of having a committed relationship.The discussion takes us to some of the cultural, social, and personal preferences regarding boundaries in relationships, propriety in friendships outside of marriages, and partnership expectations. Also, ethical non-monogamy: we discuss...let us know your thoughts.Enjoy!__Chapters:0:00 – Welcome Back: Rain, Layers & Long-Winded Weather Chats4:00 – German Integration Course: Constitution, History, & Headaches7:40 – Losing a Language: Why You Forget Fast Without Practice10:00 – Brain Overload: Juggling English, German, French & Arabic16:00 – Friendly Germans? Cultural Differences in Social Norms21:20 – Main Topic Drop: Can Men and Women Really Be Just Friends?23:00 – Friendships with History: Can Romance-Free Bonds Exist?25:30 – When You Get Married and All Your Guy Friends Vanish28:00 – Wives Setting Boundaries: Respect, Fear, or Insecurity?31:30 – Defining Attraction vs. Being Attracted in Relationships36:00 – Can You Tell Your Partner Someone Else Is Attractive?40:45 – Do You Trust His Female Best Friend? Navigating Boundaries43:00 – When Men Know Men… and Women Know Women46:00 – Cultural Influences: Why Some Men Don’t Believe in Platonic Bonds52:30 – Your Partner’s Comfort Comes First – Period.53:20 – Ethical Non-Monogamy: Can It Actually Strengthen Relationships?55:00 – The Balance of Power: When One Partner Feels More Secure Than the Other56:00 – Final Verdict: Yes, But Only If All Boundaries Are Clear & Respected57:30 – Let Us Know: Can Men and Women Be Friends… or Nah?__Disclaimer: We’re two coaches—Ghada, a mindset coach, and Lisa, a fitness coach—here to share our thoughts and experiences. But remember, we’re not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and this podcast isn’t a substitute for professional advice from a physician, therapist, or other qualified expert. Sound good? Great.
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