In this stimulating episode, we delve into the intricate dynamics of body image changes in relationships. We explore how partners perceive and impact each other's body image, from the early phases of romance to the development of long-term relationships. We also examine the psychological effects, societal pressures, and the path to self-acceptance and mutual support. And… Stick around until the end to hear our take on two dilemmas from our loyal listeners.
In this episode, we delve into the challenges of navigating conflicts in relationships and explore the common sources. We share some stories of our own, and draw from our experience to suggest some practical strategies that have worked for us. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand and connect with their partner more - whether in a new relationship or married for a long time.
Happy New Year! And… welcome to the very first episode of season 3! In this thought-provoking episode, we ask the question: Are we giving up too soon? - both in relationships, and in today's marriages. We explore the challenges couples sometimes face, which lead to them throwing in the towel, and we draw from our personal experiences to give our views and advice on ways you can cultivate longevity in love for yourself.
In final episode of Season 2, we examine the intricacies of engaging with individuals of the opposite sex on social media. We examine the potential concerns and risks associated with liking pictures or videos, and as always, we give our personal views on whether or not it's actually a good idea. We also address two interesting dilemmas from our valued listeners, so stay tuned to the end!
The penultimate episode of season 2 delves into the intricate nature of restoring connections with former partners. We evaluate the potential advantages, disadvantages, and hazards of reconciling with an ex. Additionally, we offer some practical advice that could prove beneficial if you are contemplating rekindling an old flame. As usual, we offer our subjective assessment of whether or not it's actually ever a good idea.
Episode 12 of the second season examines the age old saying "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?".
Often used to caution against giving away too much in a relationship without the right level of commitment, we explore the dynamics of modern relationships before marriage and give our take on some of the challenges todays relationships face.
We also answer a dilemma from a loyal listener on "stonewalling" issues in an relationship and offer some practical advice for dealing with this.
The penultimate episode of season 2 examines the intriguing relationship between married peopleand unmarried friends of both sexes. We discuss this topic's obstacles, expectations, misconceptions, and societal prejudices, along with strategies to address them. We also give our views on the positive impacts of these friendships, and the benefits they bring to each other.
Stick around to the end to hear us address a commitment dilemma from an avid listener!
In this more light-hearted episode, we give our views on some of the most common pieces of marriage advice that, despite their widespread popularity, don't always work when put into practice in a marriage. We share our experiences of the 10 pieces of advice that we have found to be the least helpful, and we give you 5 of our most helpful marriage tips instead.
In this episode we discuss our experience with the sometimes controversial notion of living together before marriage. We look back in time to explore what influenced the decision we made on this topic in our relationship, (even disagreeing at times!) and we talk about some of the positives and negatives associated with living together as an unmarried couple, as well as the role societal opinions, pressures and norms play in shaping these.
In this week's thought-provoking episode, we give our views on the debate between traditional men and women vs modern men and women. We consider how conventional expectations and modern people's goals have clashed, and ways in which today's media and collective norms have shaped this.
We delve into the intriguing question of whether truly traditional men and women still exist in today's rapidly evolving society, with the aim of exploring the complexities of how traditional gender roles play out (or fail to play out) in the world of contemporary marriages.
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the sometimes complicated world of being in a relationship with a partner from a different culture or race. We discuss the nuances, the advantages and the challenges. We also touch on communication, the significance of navigating unfamiliar traditions and the importance of mutual respect in building a strong foundation for a lasting relationship.
In this episode, we delve into the notion of the "patriarchy". We discuss what it mean, its origins, as well as why it's viewed an issue in modern society.
We consider the ways in which living in a patriarchal society can impact both men and women, and it's overall impact on our relationships. We discuss the potential impact of the call to "dismantle" the patriarchy on our approach to marriage and family dynamics.
Why is everyone up in arms about the patriarchy?, and is it truly bad for relationships?
In this episode, we discuss the concept of "Love Languages" coined by Dr Gary Chapman in the bestselling relationship book "The 5 Love Languages". We talk you through the different types of love languages, how they can be put into practice, even exploring the potential risks of using love languages in a relationship! We set out how this concept has played out in our marriage over the years, and we give you our honest opinion on whether it's actually effective or a romanticised idea that doesn't work in practice.
In episode 2, we explore the common gender focused critique of modern women, that they are showing up in relationships as "too masculine". We discuss where this might be coming from, whether or not we believe it to actually be the case, and we touch on the role that society and social media could play in influencing these dynamics.
ITT Podcast kicks off season 2 by jumping into the deep end and taking about submission. As this second season aims to take a deeper look into the practicalities of marriage, this first episode delves into a topic that can be controversial by nature, to give an honest analysis of its place in society today.
As always, we also give our opinion on how we view and approach submission as a concept in our marriage and explore its true meaning to shed some light on some of the issues currently associated with it.
The last episode of the season explores what we believe to be the most important aspect of a relationship and a marriage - communication! Although this word has been a special guest on many of the previous episodes, we dedicate all of episode 12 to exploring why it matters so much, the different types of communication, and we give some insight into the communication challenges we've faced, as well as how we've overcome them.
We also give our tips on how to "communicate in the right way" in a relationship or marriage, based on our personal experiences over the years.
Episode 11, explores the important role that finances play in a marriage. We discuss how we approach differences of opinion, bank accounts, credit, debt, investments, as well as the dynamic between family/friends and money.
We also delve deeper into the ways we actually manage finance in our marriage and provide some tips on how you could go about it in your relationship.