10 Common Marriage Advice that Don't Actually Work! | In This Together | S2 Ep. 10

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 the third episode of season 3, we look at the art of balancing the many aspects of life, including work responsibilities, mental well-being, physical health, and personal goals, and many others, all while trying to maintain a successful relationship. We explore the key challenges couples may face and discuss how to keep things ticking when handling conflicting priorities without sinking! We also get an update from a listener on a dilemma we previously addressed, and we tackle a new and very complicated dilemma from another one of our 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.