Ep 55: Our Relationship Constitution 📝❤️ & A Very Sexy NYE 🎉💦

In this episode, we face our biggest test yet: what happens when chemistry with someone new starts to shake the foundation of everything we’ve built? ⚡💔In this brutally honest episode (edit: don't worry guys, we're fine!), Anna opens up about her fears around a woman who may be crossing boundaries, while Aiden finds himself fumbling through coffee dates, phone calls, and the emotional tightrope of trying to stay connected to everyone involved in this unfolding dynamic. What starts as an opportunity for Aiden (at last!) quickly turns into something much more complicated. ☕📱🫦We dive into the hard questions:Are we accidentally drifting toward polyamory? 🤯How do you handle jealousy without turning into the relationship police? 🚨When does attraction stop being exciting and start feeling like a threat? 🔥➡️😬In attempt to understand, we dive in to the poly books (spoiler: we’re still not poly), talk about why rigid rules often lead to secrecy, and get painfully real about what comes up when freedom and fear collide. 📚💭Topics include: radical honesty vs. emotional protection, swinging vs. polyamory, codependence vs. healthy interdependence, and how to voice insecurity without controlling your partner. 🧠❤️‍🩹This episode is messy, vulnerable, and deeply human… a front-row seat to what happens when someone new becomes a potential game changer. 🎙️💥We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! [email protected] Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

This one’s all about the little details that really matter—like where your partner has sex with someone else. 😂 In this episode, we dive deep into the surprisingly emotional conversation about location preferences for separate play (yes, we’re debating Motel 6 vs. a romantic yurt vs our own homes), and how these seemingly small choices can stir up big feelings around fairness, privacy, control, and intimacy.We also give a sweet update on our Hacking Nicaragua retreat crew—and how the three amazing couples are thriving months later with more connection, better sex, and healthier habits. And finally, we read through all your recent reviews—including the ones that made us laugh, cringe, and cheer—and share our honest (and sometimes sassy) reactions. Whether you’re new to the lifestyle or just figuring out your own rules, this one is full of real talk, inside jokes, and the kind of conversations that keep a relationship evolving. ❤️🔥We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! [email protected] Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

After weeks of messy feelings, deep dives, and sexting slip-ups, we finally sat down to co-create our Relationship Constitution—or at least, what we think we want it to be (for now!). From rules around emotional support and separate play to a surprising agreement about one last solo date with Jasmine for Aiden, we get real about what safety, fairness, and connection look like in an open marriage.We also spill the juicy details from our wild New Year’s Eve party—including a successful Trimix comeback (no ER visits this time!).✨ Whether you're figuring out your own boundaries or just here for the voyeurism, this episode is packed with big feels, honest renegotiations, and a whole lot of sexy fun.We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! [email protected] Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

Ep 54: Taking the Governor Off 🚦💬 Sexy Texts, Separate Play, and Surrendering ControlWhat happens when Anna’s working through her own insecurities and growing pains--but still wants to give Aiden the green light to connect and date separately? In this episode, we open up about our processing after Aiden’s solo coffee meetup with Jasmine—and the unexpected emotional fallout it triggered.From guilt and arousal to fear and freedom, we walk through the intimate conversations that led us to a big new step: taking the governor off our texts with others. That’s right—flirty, sexy, transparent one-on-one texting is officially on the table (for both of us), and we’re seeing what it stirs up.We explore what it means to support your partner’s desires even when they scare you, why transparency matters more than ever, and how arousal and anxiety can surprisingly coexist in open relationships. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance eroticism with emotional safety—or just want a peek into how couples actually navigate these moments—you’re gonna want to hear this one. 💌🔥We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! [email protected] Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

**NOTE We recommend listening to Ep 52 first! This is the second part of that episode.**This one’s raw, real, and healing. 💔💬 In Part 2 of our session with relationship coach Chloe, we go deep into the emotional fallout from a separate play experience gone wrong: a broken condom agreement, a breach of trust, and the lingering ache of unspoken fears. Anna confronts her body’s visceral “no” while Aiden fights to be believed. We share the tools Chloe gave us to move forward—from how to feel the ick without letting it run the show to how to rebuild trust when our gut screams otherwise.If you've ever struggled with trust, jealousy, or feeling safe after something goes sideways, this episode is for you. We’re not sugarcoating anything—there are apologies, hard truths, and even a little laughter. We also dive into how we’re rewriting our “relationship constitution” to define what privacy, honesty, and emotional safety mean for us now. ❤️‍🔥 You’ll walk away with tools and insights to navigate your own love, open or not.Contact Relationship Coach Chloe Prentoulis at www.swoon.coachEmail: [email protected] Phone 949-482-2464We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! [email protected] Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

In this candid and emotionally charged episode, we welcome back relationship coach Chloe Prentoulis for an on-air coaching session after a challenging event in our open relationship. Together, we navigate the aftermath of jealousy, trust breaches, and the struggle to balance what we know intellectually with what we feel emotionally.This one was tough, y’all. With Chloe’s guidance, we unpack our fears, communicate our needs, and work to rebuild trust using practical tools and “nonviolent communication” protocols. This conversation offers a rare, unfiltered look at the complexities of non-monogamy and the ongoing work it takes for us to stay connected and resilient.If you’re seeking honest insight into the realities of open relationships and the courage it takes to grow together, this episode is for you.Contact Relationship Coach Chloe Prentoulis at www.swoon.coachEmail: [email protected] Phone 949-482-2464We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! [email protected] Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

This one’s raw, y’all. After our separate play experiences at the Christmas party (Aiden with Jasmine, Anna with Tony), we thought we’d processed everything. But it turns out...not even close.In this episode, we invite you into a super intimate, real-time recording where Anna finally drops the mask and shares all the big, messy, insecure thoughts she was too embarrassed to say the day before. Intrusive thoughts, catastrophizing, jealousy spirals, and worst-case-scenario fear — all laid bare.You’ll hear us reading our personal, raw notes to each other, sorting through trust, safety, and what it means to really support your partner when they’re hurting—even if it means hearing things you don’t want to hear. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m fine” when you weren’t, or struggled with the aftermath of separate play, we hope this gives you permission to be human too. ❤️ Plus: two emotional voice memos, a lot of reassurance, and the moment we realized we’re way more aligned than we thought.Tune in, feel seen, and remember–the only way through is through. 🌀We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! [email protected] Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

In this milestone 50th episode, we celebrate the launch of Season 3 of Hacking Love with an in-depth description of a recent sexy Christmas party we attended. What started with wild anticipation turned into a night full of unexpected interactions, new feelings, and real-time opportunities for growth. We hit some major milestones, both personally and as a couple, during this event.Aiden finally gets his first (voluntary) solo play experience, a significant step that brings up various emotions and new opportunities to process them. Meanwhile, Anna navigates her own interactions and boundaries with new men, finding new ways to articulate her needs and handle persistent attention. (Hint, guys: she loves massages!)Through detailed recounting, we both reflect on moments of excitement, feelings of arousal (and jealousy) and the complexities of engaging with new people. Our 're-appreciation sex' afterwards takes on a new layer of depth, underscoring just how much these experiences strengthen can our relationship.Despite challenges, the ability to communicate and process everything can bring you closer than ever. This episode is packed with honesty, vulnerability, and the sexy tension that comes when love and adventure collide. Join us as we navigate anticipation, interactions, and our reflections, kicking off the new season three with a night of adventure and authentic sharing. 💬❤️We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! [email protected] Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

🎉 Bonus 2 Hour Season Finale Episode! 🎉Season 2 goes out with a bang in Episode 49 of Hacking Love and wow, do we cover a lot 😏❤️ From gearing up for a sexy party to unpacking how recent adventures are shaping our relationship, this episode is a full emotional rollercoaster.Aiden shares what it is like stepping into a potential new connection and the excitement, nerves, and feelings that come along with it 💫 Meanwhile, Anna gets real about navigating boundaries, sitting with big reactions, and owning her own curiosity and desires 🔥Expect laughter, vulnerability, and some very honest conversations as we explore growth, communication, and the sometimes messy magic of opening up while staying deeply connected as a primary partnership 💬✨If you have ever wrestled with jealousy, questioned your boundaries, or wondered how love keeps evolving, this episode is for you. Come hang out with us for a candid, heartfelt, and surprisingly funny season finale 💕🎧With love,Anna & Aiden 💕Email us! [email protected]👉 join the convo: Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

Come for the vows, stay for the vibes 💍🔥Fresh off our festival-themed specatacle of a wedding (let's just say it got a little crazy 😜), we get real about what married life looks like for two people who want slightly different things from an open lifestyle. This one’s candid, tender, and a little spicy—as we do.In this episode:💫 Wedding recap: festival-formal fits, our first marital disagreement (in the form of a DJ battle), roller skates, and a sky that cleared just for us🔄 “Team sport” vs. “solo sparks”: navigating mismatched play styles without keeping score🧠 Jealousy, communication, and growth: sitting with big feelings instead of running from them🎯 Our new ground rules(ish): less pressure, more presence, and letting experiences unfold📲 The texts to another man that re-opened a door… and how inclusion keeps trust strong.If you’re exploring openness as a couple (or even newlyweds!) or just trying to honor two truths in one relationship—this convo is your permission slip to be honest, messy, and loving at the same time. 🖤 Enjoy!With love,Anna & Aiden 💕Email us! [email protected]👉 join the convo: Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast