Does Marriage Actually Change You? - Peter & Abbey’s Brutal Truth

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey are diving into another round of unfiltered relationship real talk, tackling everything from cringe-worthy date night disasters to the pettiest arguments couples have ever had.Pete, ever the stats man, crunches the numbers on some surprising relationship habits, while Abbey spills the tea on the most outrageous ways people have been ghosted (spoiler: some of you are SAVAGE).We also hear from you guys about the most ridiculous fights you’ve had with your partners—think serious debates over the “correct” way to stack a dishwasher and near-breakups over missing birthday texts.Plus, in the Agony Abs, one listener’s fella is putting football way ahead of their love life, and another is questioning if their partner’s secret “work wife” is more than just a friendly colleague…If you’ve got your own dilemmas for Abbey & Pete, drop us a message using the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/edit⏳ 00:00 – A BIG relationship debate!⏳ 07:40 – The most ridiculous couple fights!⏳ 16:35 – Work wives & husbands, is it crossing a line?⏳ 21:50 – The WORST way to break up…⏳ 30:25 – Abbey & Peter’s relationship red flags.⏳ 39:20 – Pete’s final words of wisdomTo contact us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey are opening up the floor to you guys in another jam-packed Ask Me Anything! From relationship dilemmas to DIY disasters, no topic is off-limits…Abbey shares her dream kitchen wishlist (complete with dog-washing stations, of course), while Pete gets grilled on his eyebrow situation. The couple debate the ultimate friendship rankings, reveal the absolute worst way to give a “shove,” and weigh in on the all-too-relatable agony of teenage braces.Plus, what happens when you accidentally snog your ex’s best mate? (Spoiler: Nothing good.)If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/edit⏳ 00:00 – Welcome to the AMA! Abbey & Pete kick things off.⏳ 02:00 – Abbey vs. Pete: The eyebrow trimming debate.⏳ 06:30 – The dream kitchen wishlist—dog showers & hidden toasters.⏳ 10:45 – The WEDDING guest list debate—who makes the cut?⏳ 14:00 – “I snogged my ex’s best mate… now he’s ghosting me?”⏳ 18:20 – Teenage braces crisis—how to help your kid feel confident.⏳ 23:10 – Pete’s gardening ambitions take a questionable turn…⏳ 24:45 – The most ridiculous friendship rankings ever.⏳ 26:00 – The Therapy Crouch couple’s Friday Night Ritual.⏳ 27:50 – Signing off!To contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey dive into the chaos, comedy, and controversy surrounding Mother’s Day, while Peter desperately tries to navigate the unwritten rules of making the day special—without accidentally putting his foot in it.From the hilarious debate over what actually constitutes an acceptable Mother’s Day gift (is a lie-in really enough?) to the listener stories of husbands who spectacularly missed the mark, this episode is packed with laughs, frustration, and the ultimate relationship truths.Plus, Abbey reveals her latest impulse decision involving two Shetland ponies and three sheep, while Peter gets grilled over his very suspicious ‘pre-golf swim’. The Agony Abs section is all about sibling rivalry, freeloading family members, and the eternal question: why don’t stepmums get enough Mother’s Day recognition?!If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/editOslo Skin Lab: https://www.osloskinlab.co.uk/products/the-solution-collagen?campcode=TSIFMEA0925UKO&utm_source=Instagram%20&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_content=IG_influencer&utm_campaign=TSIFMEA0925UKO_AbbeyClancy6030📌 00:00 – Abbey & Peter kick off the Mother’s Day special📌 02:30 – Abbey’s weekly whine: a near-death motorway breakdown📌 04:45 – Peter’s ‘pre-golf swim’ scandal—why is Abbey suspicious?📌 10:15 – The Mother’s Day expectations vs. reality debate📌 12:50 – Abbey’s outrageous reaction to a Range Rover gift (not hers!)📌 18:22 – The sibling struggle: freeloaders and forgotten cards📌 25:30 – Mum guilt & emotional blackmail—how real is it?📌 29:10 – True or False: Did a mum really take the wrong child home?📌 33:45 – The stepmum dilemma—should they get a Mother’s Day gift?📌 38:05 – Abbey’s accidental adoption of two ponies & three sheep📌 40:00 – Wrapping up: Abbey’s final verdict on Mother’s DayTo contact us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter & Abbey are putting YOU in charge, answering your wildest, funniest, and most bizarre questions in this Ask Me Anything special!From parenting disasters to fast food hacks (yes, we’re talking about something called a "McGangBang" – don’t ask), we dive into everything. Abbey also shares a hilariously awkward McDonald’s drive-thru story, while Peter has some… let’s say interesting thoughts on parenting styles.We also tackle your dilemmas, from the best way to include dads in pregnancy to whether food or sex is more important in a relationship (prepare for a heated debate).Oh, and if you’ve ever accidentally developed a Scouse accent, Peter can relate.Got a burning question for the next one? Drop it in the comments!If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/edit00:00 - "Why are you being so nice to me tonight?"07:49 - Smuggling vodka with a fake pregnancy belly16:31 - The ultimate "Would You Rather" 20:12 - The infamous "Vanarama" car game28:33 - Pete's accidental Scouse accent To contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter return from their first ever family ski trip, and let’s just say… it was eventful.From horrific wipeouts to rude French shopkeepers, Peter crowd-surfing in a ski bar, and their kidsabsolutely out-skiing them, this episode is a full debrief of their chaotic (but slightly amazing) trip.Abbey confesses to crying on the slopes, Peter questions his skiing technique, and the pair debatewhether they should just move to the mountains forever.Plus, in the weekly wine, Abbey’s patience runs out with Peter’s shopping habits, and in AgonyAbs, they weigh in on bad flatmates, noisy partners, and the ultimate debate—should grown men still be doing shots in Wetherspoons?If you’ve ever struggled on a ski trip, lost your AirPods, or had a karaoke-induced illness, thisepisode is for you.If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/edit00:00:00 - Peter and Abbey’s intro and ski trip debrief.00:06:00 – Weekly wine: Peter’s chaotic shopping habits.00:18:08 – Abbey’s full ski meltdown00:24:14 – The kids out-ski Abbey & Peter00:29:37 – Peter’s skiing "technique" shocks Abbey.00:31:58 – Abbey’s moving to the mountains.00:33:10 – Flatmate horror stories00:42:26 – Final thoughtsTo contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey are back answering YOUR questions in a no-holds-barred Ask Me Anything special!From petty revenge stories (including an infamous sausage-throwing incident) to the ultimate relationship dilemmas, they tackle everything from wedding invite drama to the age-old debate of who gets the final say on baby names. Abbey also doubles down on her UFO obsession, and Peter opens up about returning to Anfield—will the robot celebration make a comeback?And if you think you’ve got weird relationship habits, wait until you hear what Peter refuses to do for himself…If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/edit00:00 – Peter’s bizarre revenge06:06 – Baby name wars14:30 – Ridiculous conspiracy theories20:56 – Peter’s sausage story continues!25:14 – Abbey refuses to make her own teaTo contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined by two very special guests—award-winning author and How to Fail podcast host Elizabeth Day and renowned relationship expert and Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling.With love, dating, and relationships on the agenda, the gang dives deep into the highs and horrors of modern romance. Elizabeth and Mel share their unique love stories—including both meeting their husbands online at the age of 39—and unpack the wild world of dating apps, the psychology behind toxic relationships, and why so many people settle for the wrong partner.Abbey and Peter open up about their own relationship dynamics, while Mel and Elizabeth put them under the microscope with some expert-level couple analysis.And in this week’s Agony Abs, things take a turn for the unexpected—should you be worried if your partner wants you to dress as a burglar? And what do you do if you receive an anonymous letter claiming your husband is cheating?If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/edit00:00:00 – Intro00:02:24 – Meeting their husbands online at 3900:04:10 – Why dating apps make modern love disposable00:10:10 – The importance of ‘dating yourself’ first00:17:33 – Are you settling in your relationship?00:27:03 – Why safety is the most romantic thing in a relationship00:30:32 – The struggle of choosing ‘nice guys’ over ‘bad boys’00:34:35 – How Abbey and Peter argue—expert analysis00:42:15 – Agony Abs: My boyfriend wants me to dress like a burglar?!00:47:12 – Agony Abs: I got an anonymous letter saying my husband is cheating…00:50:41 – How to really know if your partner is lying00:55:06 – Does marriage kill attraction?To contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, it’s all about you lot! Peter and Abbey open up the floor for a no-holds-barred Ask Me Anything, tackling your most hilarious, awkward, and downright bizarre questions.From the secrets behind their marriage to unexpected confessions, nothing is off-limits as the duo share unfiltered takes on relationships, family dramas, and the occasional football-related rant. Expect plenty of oversharing, a few classic Peter blunders, and some seriously questionable advicein this jam-packed episode of The Therapy Crouch!And, of course, we dive into the Agony Abs, where one listener finds themselves caught betweenromance and revenge, and another wonders if their partner's unique bedroom habit is a red flag.Got a burning question for Abbey & Peter? Drop it in the comments or send it our way for the next AMA!If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/edit00:00 – Welcome to the AMA04:15 – An outrageous question!10:30 – Abbey exposes Peter17:50 – Our biggest fight as a couple23:05 – bizarre dating dilemma’s29:40 – Peter’s thoughts on modern relationships35:25 – The most ridiculous thing Abbey has ever bought42:10 – Agony Abs48:30 – Peter’s wildest dressing room story54:55 – Marriage advice1:02:15 – Abbey’s completely lost for words1:08:40 – what’s coming next!To contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined by two special guests—McFly drummer and presenter Harry Judd, and The One Show’s very own Alex Jones. Together, they co-host the new podcast BINGE!, all about the eternal struggle of choosing what to watch.The group dives into the chaos of married life, the unexpected ways TV taste can ruin relationships, and whether binge-watching is a bonding experience or a battleground.Harry reflects on McFly’s 21-year journey, their tour with Busted, and how band life has changed now that most of them are dads. Alex shares wild behind-the-scenes stories from The One Show, including the most bizarre guests ever.Also on the agenda—an Agony Abs dilemma that has the group in stitches: should a die-hard Oasis fan take his wife or his best mate to the gig of a lifetime? Plus, a completely insane fertility ‘hack’ involving walnuts that left everyone speechless.If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/edit00:00 - Intro06:05 – How BINGE! was born.08:45 – One Show appearance gone wrong…10:01 – Pete’s Real Housewives obsession.15:26 – McFly’s 21st anniversary.24:04 – The struggles of marriage & kids30:24 – School-gate politics.35:35 – Who is pickier when it comes to binge-watching?38:11 – The great bedtime battle.44:40 – The Oasis ticket controversy.46:08 – The walnut fertility hack.48:45 – Final thoughts.To contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Ask Me Anything, Peter and Abbey answer the burning questions sent in by you, the listeners! Abbey and Peter debate what they’d give up for Lent (hint: Abbey’s phone addiction might be on the chopping block), share their brutally honest thoughts on turning 30, and settle the age-old question—what’s the ultimate long-haul flight outfit?Abbey makes a shocking confession about her real last name, Peter shares his football wisdom for aspiring young players, and the couple hilariously dissect the deeper meaning behind their favourite animals—expect everything from spiritual awakenings to outright disbelief!If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/edit00:00 - Intro02:05 - Lent Sacrifices05:50 - The Animal Personality Test10:40 - Abbey’s Go-To Travel Outfit14:10 - He Got His New Girl a Telescope?!19:20 - The Ultimate 50th Birthday Itinerary23:45 - Wedding Planning: What to Splurge & Save On27:10 - Peter’s Football Advice for Young Players30:20 - Family Meeting33:10 - Favourite Actors34:40 - Abbey’s ‘Accidental’ Name Change  35:55 - Final ThoughtsTo contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.