Give It To Me Straight

Turning points in relationships are often a result of the impact your choices have on you and your partner. Oftentimes we focus too much on who’s right and who’s wrong instead of looking at what’s in the best interest of the relationship itself. In this episode, Alex and Jon take on listener questions about a marriage of conflicting personalities, whether or not a ring means someone is ready to propose, a twin sister talking to her sister ex, the struggles of a family business, and how all bridesmaids are not created equal. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (11:34) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (17:22) A Type A Versus Type B Marriage (21:06) So You Finished But Didn’t Orgasm… (27:41) Is A Violent Past A Red Flag? (31:42) Does Having A Ring Mean You’re Ready To Propose? (35:01) Why Would Your Twin Sister Still Talk To Your Ex? (39:01) Is This Denial Or Not Wanting To Help Yourself? (44:37) Going Into Business With Family (48:42) Elaborate Story Or Harsh Reality? (56:30) Not All Drunk Bridesmaids Are Equal (1:01:10) Icks (1:11:18) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone has a past and your willingness to understand your partner’s will help you strengthen your relationship and not tear it down. So why do so many people focus on what happened before instead of looking towards the future? In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the art of talking dirty to your partner, how to handle finding your boyfriend’s spicy online content, the loss of a friendship, being the single friend in the friend group, and when the person you’re dating has a secret life. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (9:08) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (13:47) Talk Dirty To Me (15:34) You Can’t Live In The Past (16:50) You Have To Own Up To Your Farts (18:07) So Your Partner Makes Spicy Content On The Side (20:06) They’re Just Old Family Photos, Right? (23:04) Lost Friendship Over A Pregnancy And A Wedding (30:07) Keep The Guy Or The House? (35:10) Being The Single Friend In The Group Is Tough (39:14) Is It OK To Offer To Help Pay For Your Own Engagement Ring? (44:40) When It Seems Too Good To Be True… (49:57) Icks (52:48) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Communication within relationships can be challenging, and it requires constant effort to make it work. At times, expressing your thoughts can be particularly tough, especially when you and your partner aren’t on the same page. In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss listener questions about an open marriage with unexpected consequences, dealing with a husband’s ultimatum, getting caught faking a pregnancy, and how to support your partner’s success while working through your own jealousy. As a bonus, there’s an update from one of our listeners from episode 36! Come Hang Out With Us On Nov 1 At The Beverly Center : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/listen-bev-give-it-to-me-straight-podcast-experience-tickets-735762354007 Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (8:59) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (13:03) How Old Is Too Old To Be Living At Home? (17:43) Shoot Your Shot At The Coffee Shop (20:28) Your Personal Information Isn’t Safe Anywhere (23:38) You Cheated And You’re Mad He Took You Back (25:18) Way Too Much Information (31:32) Do Ultimatums Ever Work In A Marriage? (34:50) Classic Case Of Who Done It (40:44) Faking A Pregnancy (49:36) Is It OK To Be Jealous Of Your Partners Success? (55:39) Listener Update From Episode 36 (57:41) Icks (1:02:32) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Relationships come down to balancing your own wants and needs with what’s in the best interest of you and your partner. Things begin to get tricky when the differences between those two are paper thin. So, how do you make the right choice when the differences aren’t always apparent? In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about becoming a mom and wanting a career change, why one friend can’t seem to lock down a long-term partner, the trials of an unplanned and unconventional pregnancy, and how to deal with a neighbor’s disturbing habit of calling you at the wrong time. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (16:51) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (21:47) Does My Partner Miss His Hoe Phase? (27:18) It’s Me Or The Dog (31:50) I’m A New Mom And Want A Career Change (35:55) Should You Expect Help When Planning Your Wedding? (37:55) So You Want Another Threesome (41:25) Let’s Talk About Wifey Material (47:02) A Very Unplanned Pregnancy (52:51) Everything In Moderation (58:02) Not Your Typical Butt Dial (1:07:45) Icks (1:16:55) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the outside looking in, what’s normal for your partner and their family may seem strange to others. So what happens when you make an unsettling discovery about your partner’s family and past? In this episode, Alex and Jon dig into listener questions about sleeping with your friend’s crush, a debate on when kids should stop sleeping with their parents, an off limits conversation with a coworker, a fiancé no one has ever met, and addressing a questionable relationship between your husband and his mother. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (8:24) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (13:48) So You Slept With Your Friends Crush And Didn’t Tell Her (17:34) Does A Change In Travel Plans Raise A Red Flag? (21:17) Do Birthdays Give You A Pass To Cancel On Your Boyfriend? (24:30) When Should Kids Stop Sleeping In Their Parents Beds? (29:02) Not A Conversation You Have With An Engaged Coworker (32:21) You Fell In Love With Your Sugar Daddy (37:13) Starting To Feel Like Catfishing (43:28) We All Have A Past, When Do You Disclose Yours? (50:20) Keeping It In The Family (56:15) Icks (1:01:35) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They say history is bound to repeat itself and the same can be said for relationships. If you don’t acknowledge what has happened in the past, can you truly look forward to a better future for your relationship? In this episode, Jon and Alex offer their mediocre advice to listener questions about the denial of being ghosted, when being a healthcare worker and drinking don’t mix, changing family holiday traditions, living a lie after a traumatic event, and what exactly are your duties as a best friend. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (11:35) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (17:27) Who Needs A Maid Of Honor Anyway? (20:01) Whoever Smelt It, Dealt It (22:19) From Being Ghosted To Going On Vacation (25:56) Drinking On The Job Never Ends Well (32:50) Sorry Grandma, We’re Not Coming To Christmas (36:48) The Harsh Truth About Escaping A Traumatic Event (40:30) Will Refusing To Go To Therapy End The Marriage? (44:09) Dogs, Parents, And Your Kids Safety (55:05) What Falls Under Best Friend Responsibilities? (1:02:19) Icks (1:08:16) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Intrusive thoughts are an unwanted part of every relationship but they do need to be addressed when they come up. Avoiding them will only allow them to linger and get worse, possibly to the point of acting on them. In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about the need for prenups, dealing with insecurities about your partners past, setting boundaries with your aging parents, the negative impact of trauma dumping on a friend, and when a husband’s intrusive thoughts may lead to a scary reality. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (12:56) Is FOMO A Reason To Have A Child? (17:55) Money And Prenups (22:26) Your Insecurities Speak Volumes (24:46) I Have The Perfect Partner But I Don’t Love Him (28:58) What’s The Big Deal With Taking A Last Name Anyway? (35:31) Setting Boundaries As Your Parents Caretaker (38:48) Trauma Dumping And How That Can Impact Your Friends (42:12) Comparison Will Only Hurt Your Relationship (45:17) When Your Intrusive Thoughts Almost Become Reality (50:32) Body Image Issues Are A Real Thing (57:34) No Invites For The Black Sheep Of The Family (1:01:53) Icks (1:05:30) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Relationships are a lot of work even when both partners are giving their all. So what happens to a relationship when one partner starts to give more than the other? In this episode, Jon and Alex give their mediocre advice about a boyfriend needing to choose between his parents and his girlfriend, what opinion you can have on your partner’s desire to get Botox, dealing with grief and financial instability, and whether or not you should ignore toxic behavior when it’s a family member. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (14:56) Is It Rude To Go Into A Store Right Before Closing Time? (16:57) The Story You Tell Yourself Isn’t Always True (19:19) You Are NOT The Father But I Told You Otherwise (22:50) Do You Get An Opinion On Your Partner Wanting Botox? (27:15) Will He Choose You Or His Parents? (30:27) A Grieving Process And Your Financial Stability (39:42) Can You Run Out Of Things To Talk About? (43:22) Should You Ignore Toxic Behavior If They’re Family? (47:45) Sometimes You Have To Know When To Call It Quits (53:34) When The Relationship Becomes Too One Sided (59:33) Icks (1:03:41) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transparency, communication, and expectation setting are foundational to any successful relationship. So why do some many relationships fall apart as a result of ignoring their necessity? In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss navigating opposing religious views, choosing between your career and your partner, where do you draw the line when defending a family member, the unreasonableness of divorce, and the reality of living with an STI. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (11:14) Do You Charge Admission When Hosting Parties? (15:03) Conflicting Religious Values (18:33) Coming To Terms With Your Sexuality After The Wedding (21:21) Choosing Between Who You Love And What You Love (24:00) You Can’t Always Defend Your Family (29:47) There’s Always Drama When You Brother And Bestie Date (33:50) Divorce Is Rarely Reasonable (39:07) My Sister Has Main Character Syndrome (43:35) Long Term Care Planning For A Loved One (46:46) The Heartbreaking Reality Of STIs (52:38) Icks (58:19) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Establishing a relationship means changing your priorities from what’s best for you, to what’s best for us. The key to making these priorities work is knowing when to change them to meet the demands of your relationship. In this episode, Jon and Alex answer some juicy listener questions about a boyfriends secret gambling debt, getting over past trauma to save a relationship, the shocking truth behind an at-home DNA test, when a fathers apology isn’t enough, and what to do when you lose your father in law’s ashes. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (17:22) The Stress Of Being Laid Off (18:50) A Secret Gambling Debt (23:13) Is It OK To Make Friends For Your Wife? (24:55) How Do You Prioritize Quality Time With Your Partner? (29:10) Is Past Trauma An Explanation Or An Excuse? (34:28) Family Secrets Get Exposed With At-Home DNA Kits (40:10) Asking For Too Much Or Deserving More (46:48) You Can’t Take Back Words (52:19) There’s 3 Options And They All Suck (1:01:55) Icks (1:06:30) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once you’re in a relationship, the decisions you make no longer only impact you but your partner as well. The success of the relationship relies heavily on making good decisions for the team. In this episode, Alex and Jon dish out mediocre advice on the impact of social media on parenting, when family businesses compete in a small town, an absentee father wanting back in, being friends with your spouse’s ex, and finding out your girlfriend slept with your brother. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (15:08) A Husband’s Road Rage (18:44) When Should You Say I Love You? (21:55) Are there rules for kids using social media? (28:02) Competing Family Businesses (30:20) Can You Lose The Right To Be In Your Kids Lives? (34:28) Quit Drinking Or I’m Leaving (37:58) Are You Holding Them Back? (41:18) A Series Of Traumatic Events (44:23) Opposing Parenting Styles (48:59) Being Best Friends With Your Spouses Ex (52:23) So You Slept With Your Boyfriends Brother (57:14) Icks (1:03:25) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moving forward in life isn’t always the easiest step to take, especially with the risks involved. The uncertainty of what lies ahead can cause any person to question their next move. In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about asking out a coworker, a boyfriend stealing his girlfriends dream job, what guys really mean in their text messages, and when your entire friend group turns a blind eye to a traumatic event. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (10:50) The Things You Say Matter (12:50) Five Years Ended With A Phone Call (15:43) Shoot Your Shot, Workplace Edition (19:36) Every Fiancé Has That One Friend (22:30) Boys Will Be Boys (29:08) From Chasing Dreams To Stealing Dreams (34:35) Never Been Kissed (37:19) Best Friends To Lovers (42:18) Is She The Right One For You? (47:21) Balancing Med School And A Relationship (52:09) Don’t Lower Your Standards For Bad Friends (56:21)Icks (1:00:21)Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why do people get into relationships when they’re not ready to be loyal? And why are those they cheat on oftentimes ready to give them second and third chances? In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss a cheating partner wanting to come home, how a wife plans to get back at the woman her husband cheated with, when being best friends with the opposite sex goes too far, and real expectations about those honeymoon stage feelings. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (13:32) Is there compromise when it comes to kinks? (14:43) To pursue or not to pursue (17:07) Getting healthier starts with taking that first step (19:41) Clear your search history or don’t lie (25:35) The grass isn’t always greener (30:29) Taking back your cheating husband but make it petty (32:34) Can you learn to trust again? (35:07) Why does your boyfriend has sleepovers with his female best friend? (38:19) You’ve found religion but your partner hasn’t (45:09) The honeymoon stage won’t last forever (49:44) Stuck in the gray area (52:56) Icks (57:10) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it ever OK to keep secrets from your partner? Can you leave out specific details and still be telling the truth? In this episode, Jon and Alex get into topics about dealing with your family inviting your ex fiancé to family events, a husband who pleasures himself for hours a day, the reality of emotional cheating, ignoring your husband’s red flags, and a workplace secret that could shatter marriages and friendships. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (12:26) What is your post-sex routine? (14:47) Is it OK to tell a total stranger they’ve got boogers in their nose? (16:19) Yes, you’re the asshole (18:39) Should your family be inviting your ex fiancé to family events? (21:47) Your husband’s boss is cheating and the wife is your best friend, what do you do? (28:14) My husbands plays with himself more than he plays with me (34:24) Do you consider emotional cheating betrayal? (37:14) I swear I’m only on Tinder to boost my low self-esteem (41:31) The truth about adoption can change a family’s dynamic (44:14) I think I have another sibling my dad never told me about (47:37) If you’re committed to someone, stay out of the DMs (52:51) Icks (55:12) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is it about past relationships that makes them so hard to let go of? Is there ever a time where it’s acceptable to stay in touch with your ex after you’ve moved on to a new relationship? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about the cheating past of a woman’s late husband, giving up your best friend because your girlfriend doesn’t like that she’s a woman, finding out your spouse had a fling with a mutual friend, a cheating partner who can’t shake his old habits, and a twisted love triangle among friends. Submit your questions here! (00:00) Intro (11:42) Is it wrong to fantasize about other people when you’re committed to someone? (15:18) If you’re not fighting are you really even in a relationship? (17:19) My late husband cheated on me and now I’m dating one of his friends (19:50) Should you have to give up your best friend because your girlfriend doesn’t like that it’s a woman? (22:11) What are the rules for attending an exes funeral? (25:42) Would you be bothered if your spouse had a previous fling with someone you know? (30:01) The ex that seems to never go away (32:26) Once a cheater, always a cheater, right? (37:07) Now this is a love triangle (42:53) When the crazy ex is actually crazy (50:11) Mourning your late boyfriend (53:48) Icks (59:16) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can’t always get what you want in relationships, you have to learn to work together and compromise. But what happens when one partner can’t remove their own self interests for the good of the relationship? In this episode, Jon and Alex tackle questions about setting boundaries with your own family after marriage, a husbands kink not working for his wife, the mental toll being a teacher takes on a person, opening your marriage to same-sex partners only, and how to deal with your best friends new girlfriend who has some hoe tendencies. Submit your questions here! (00:00) Intro (08:02) So Jon, What Are Your Thoughts On Alex Being The Social, Talkative Half Of The Marriage? (10:03) When You Live In The Same Town As Your Family, You Must Have Boundaries (12:47) Can Your Partners Extreme Kink Be Too Much For You To Handle? (15:55) The Struggles Of Being A Teacher (18:00) I Love Dogs, I Just Don’t Love My Girlfriends Dog (21:27) Is It Possible To Remain Close To Your Exes Parents With Your New Boyfriend? (26:11) An Open Marriage With A Twist (30:23) Coparenting Is Hard Enough Without A Jealous Boyfriend (33:27) Maintaining Friendships After Moving Out Of Town (37:03) Everyone Understands Personal Space Except Mother In Laws (42:53) My Best Friends Girlfriend Gives Off Serious Hoe Vibes (46:12) Icks (50:38) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many of us might question why our relationships’ initial butterflies and excitement seem to fade over time. Is it a sign of complacency? Or is this just normal? In this episode, Alex and Jon take on listener questions about finances in a relationship, whether or not you come clean about cheating when your partner already knows, missing out on your hoe phase, and dealing with in-laws who are borderline body shaming your spouse. Submit your questions here! (00:00) Intro (10:34) Are Finances A Taboo Topic? (12:44) I’ve Been Unfaithful But Don’t Want To Lose My Boyfriend (16:58) The Ups And Downs Of A Long Engagement (21:10) My Boyfriend Isn’t The Same Person That I Fell In Love With (26:26) So You Never Had A Hoe Phase (31:42) Are Steady, Secure Relationships Lame? (35:35) The Impact Of The Pandemic On Your Relationship (39:37) I’m Ready To Settle Down, But I’m Not Ready To Settle Down (42:47) Is Giving Out Your Number Always A Hard No If You’re Committed? (46:25) How Do You Handle In Laws Who Are Getting Too Personal? (50:59) Icks (54:02) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weddings are full of fun, celebrations, and most of all….opinions. Unsolicited advice from family can make the already stressful wedding planning process even worse. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk through the struggles of dating in your 30s, the best way to motivate your partner, dealing with a sister who has wedding entitlement, asking why you didn’t get a +1 to the wedding, and when your first love comes back into the picture after 8 years. Submit your questions here! (00:00) Intro (18:03) Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy (20:35) What’s The Best Way To Motivate Your Partner? (24:43) Dating In Your 30s Is Hard (26:12) Are There Rules For Picking Your Groomsmen? (29:49) What Her Fiancé Doesn’t Know Won’t Hurt Him, Right? (33:15) Wedding Entitlement Is A Real Thing And It’s A Problem (37:29) Learn To Take A Joke (41:11) Grandmas And Weddings (44:52) Why Didn’t I Get A +1? (48:49) Icks (52:24) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s a fine line between knowing whether to speak up or if you should keep your thoughts to yourself. No matter the road you choose to take, the consequences of that decision can have a lasting impact on even the strongest of relationships. In this episode, Alex and Jon take on questions about not standing up to your parents when it comes to the love of your life, navigating a relationship with a controlling boyfriend, the trouble with a workplace romance, and how to deal with a 7 year old secret that finally comes to light and threatens the trust of a marriage. Submit your questions here! (00:00) Intro (10:31) Can you get the spark back? (13:17) Is it a bad sign when your wife stops sharing her location? (17:44) Are you required to like your partner’s friends? (19:44) Sex is a team sport, everyone needs to finish (28:02) My parents opinion is the reason I ended things (34:53) Is my boyfriend trying to control my life? (39:20) I told my sister she can do better and now I’m the bad person (41:40) When do your neighbors’ arguments become a safety concern for you? (46:24) I left my relationship for a coworker and now he won’t leave his (50:14) Can a secret from 7 years ago instantly end your marriage? (57:01) Icks (1:02:11) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why do people do things they know are wrong and then try to rationalize their actions? In this episode, Jon and Alex examine the consequences of a partner knowingly crossing the line with another man, the problem with flirting in the workplace, how jealousy can put an irreparable rift between you and your partner, and when your best friend’s husband goes from liking your photos to getting physical. Submit your questions here! (00:00) Intro (10:26) Saving Money When Planning Your Wedding (13:33) Balancing Different Sleep Schedules (16:04) So When Are You Having Kids? (18:41) Dealing With The Neighbors Terrible Kids (22:30) Inviting An Old FWB To A Family Funeral Isn’t A Good Idea (27:02) How Do You Tell Your BFF That Her Husband Is Coming On To You? (30:24) Is Flirting In The Workplace Harmless? (37:42) Jealousy Will Be The End Of Your Relationship (41:46) Is It Ever Ok To Give Your Number To A Guy If You’re Engaged? (51:13) You Could At Least Get My Name Right (53:23) Icks Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The best thing to do is forgive and forget…or is it? In this episode, Alex and Jon explore the complexities of forgiving past mistakes while acknowledging the importance of learning from them. Your gracious, gracious hosts also discuss the quality of the dating pool in 2023, a one night stand becoming your sister-in-law, and proving to your virginity taker that you’ve gotten better in bed. Submit your questions here! (00:00) Intro (10:19) If You’re Not Fighting, Is It Real? (11:43) Could You Date Someone With The Same Name As A Relative? (14:50) Are We Moving Too Fast? (16:50) Family Bonding Isn’t Always Easy (18:43) Can You Pursue Romance With One Of Your Patients? (27:26) Proving You’re Better In Bed Than Your First Time (30:30) Is Social Media A Valid Reason To Call Off Your Wedding? (35:15) Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid (38:20) When Your Boyfriend Won’t Delete His Homemade Videos (41:03) So Your Fiancé’s One Night Stand Marries Into The Family (46:34) The Dating Pool Is So Bad You Call Off Your Separation (54:14) Icks (1:00:42) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moving on from a past relationship takes time. But how much time is too much? In this episode, Jon and Alex dive into listener questions about not having closure with the one that got away, being ghosted by your best friend, finding a true BFF as an adult, and the impact of distance when you want to take the next step. Submit your questions here! 8:59 Is it a red flag if your husband doesn’t wear his wedding ring? 11:18 Should your boyfriend of 2 years still be living with his child’s mother? 12:43 The pros and cons of the east and west coast 15:55 Dealing with jealous friends 18:39 Letting go of the one that got away 23:53 Being ghosted by your best friend 30:08 Can you be happy if you don’t have that one, true BFF in your life? 35:12 When a bad coworker starts to affect your work, what do you do? 39:29 Should you let distance stop you from expressing you feel about someone? 46:20 Icks 51:23 Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you truly happy in your marriage if you’re still craving the attention of your ex? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about a wife pursuing the attention of her ex, the pitfalls of destination weddings, conflicting opinions on how to do the laundry, and when group chats cross the line. Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about catching your parents in a lie, when your partner cheats and you keep it to yourself, and finding out your baby was named after the one that got away. As a bonus, Jon and Alex have an update from a listener submission from their last episode and whether or not she said yes. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should your body count hurt your current relationship? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about one partner’s body count creating tension in the relationship, how to deal with the anxiety that comes with flying, the dos and don’ts of gift giving in a marriage, and the rift finances can cause between you and your partner. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is technology driving a wedge between you and your partner? In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about VR porn pushing a relationship to its breaking point, the struggle of keeping a sister’s dirty little secret, the stress gaming can have on your partner, and when sliding in the DMs goes wrong. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taking time to yourself is essential, but when does it take a toll on your relationship? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about having a celebrity hall pass, building trust with the in-laws, and sharing a home with your spouse and siblings. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are having strippers at a Bachelor party harmless fun? or could it jeopardize your relationship? In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions on how to keep your Independence when going to college with your partner, how to ask for a raise, falling out with friends, trading one addiction for another, and settling with a sexless marriage. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it possible to only be attracted to the physical? In this episode, Alex and Jon address a listener question referencing a study about attractiveness changing as we age. Other topics include belittling your significant other in public, gaining confidence, and stealing back an ex. They wrap up the episode with a debate about the true definition of weaponized incompetence. Click on our affiliate link below to get your first order of PrettyBoy for 15% off by using our code GITMS15 https://alexjon.com/affiliate-links Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Today’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss a listener question regarding a personal GoFundMe request that goes too far. Other topics include tackling listener questions on tattooing over symbolic Ex piece, getting off of BC vs. getting a Vasectomy, and coping with a sibling’s success. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What they don’t know won’t hurt them, right? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions on a significant other not sharing details from a guy’s trip, dating preferences regarding drinking, how to start your fitness journey, and proposing at someone else’s wedding. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life is full of hopeless romantics, but when does it become too unrealistic, like your favorite romantic comedy movie? In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer a listener’s question about her quest for love, which could potentially ruin a friendship. Additional topics include peeing in the shower, cheating being acceptable in certain cultures, and narcissistic tendencies in relationships. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is losing your virginity as important as it seems? Jon digs deep to remember how he lost his, and Alex remembers it like it was yesterday. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex recap their cruise adventure, followed by listener questions on In-law woes, tickle fetishes, taking your spouse’s last name, and family betrayal. Additional questions include disclosing STDs with a new partner, peeing the bed as an adult, and being a backseat driver. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Open relationships only work when everyone knows they’re in one. In this episode, Alex and Jon answer a listener’s question about dating a man in an open relationship with his wife (or so we think). Other topics they discuss include buying a house with your partner, re-prioritizing time in your relationship, and feeling unsure about having kids. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all have certain expectations regarding our relationships, but what if the other person keeps falling short? In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss the importance of setting realistic standards for your friends, family, and partners! They also cover topics including moving abroad, body count, and sexual preferences. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can look, but you can’t touch. (Should you really be looking anyway?) In this episode, Alex and Jon give their thoughts about a concerned listener and her relationship with someone who has a wandering eye. Other topics include becoming more likable, giving gratitude towards your partner, and expressing your deepest bedroom fantasies! Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We want what we can’t have. Therefore, we stay addicted to the chase. Or do we? In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer a listener’s question regarding dating struggles, leading them to reflect back on their own days of dating! Additional questions include topics on toxic relationships, addiction, and more. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The question none of you asked for, but Jon answers- how he masturbates. A concerned listener writes in about their partner’s masturbation style, and Alex and Jon waste no time jumping into jerking, petting the kitty and slappin’ the salami (you get the point). Additional listener questions include sharing household responsibilities, pet custody, becoming a content creator, and more! Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Opinions are like a**holes. Everybody has one. In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss what opinions you should keep to yourself. To kick off the episode, they quickly catch up on their weekends and jump right into “Give It To Me Straight.” This week’s questions include splitting finances in marriage, the pressure to have kids, and commenting on your partners’ weight. The final question is tricky- the listener finds themselves in a stickyyyy situation. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re back for season two and ready to Give It To You Straight! Jon and Alex recap what they’ve been up to these past few months and dive right into answering your questions. Is it good advice? We’ll let you be the judge of that. They start with quick questions ranging from farting in front of your significant other to improving your skills in the bedroom, followed by more serious topics like leaving your husband and settling in relationships. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast Alex Jon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can’t get rid of us that easily. While this is sadly our last episode (for now), we can’t help but reflect on all of the fantastic moments this podcast has brought us! We have loved connecting with you all and hope you will continue to follow our journey on our other platforms until we return! We love you, and thank you for all the support! Visit our NEW website www.alexjon.com Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Submit your questions here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever feel like the life you’re living isn’t good enough? As humans, we’re constantly striving for the next best thing. We think, “if only I had a better job, lived in a different city, had a better partner,” etc. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about why the grass isn’t always necessarily greener on the other side and how to appreciate the life you’re living! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Submit your questions here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A true friend celebrates your wins, supports you in times of need, and is an all-around good listener. They’re there for you! But sometimes, it’s not always easy to be a good friend. Life happens, responsibilities get in the way, and other things prioritize your time. In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss ways to maintain a healthy friendship and balance your energy. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Submit your questions here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Communication is key- or is it? Strong communication in a relationship is commonly known as an essential tool for success. However, it’s a little more complicated than that. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with best-selling author, TEDx speaker, psychologist, podcast host, and all-around relationship expert Dr. Abby Medcalf about the real reason relationships fail. Visit Abby’s Website! Follow Abby Here! Listen to Abby’s Podcast Relationships Made Easy Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Submit your questions here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No ragrets, not even a single letter. Life is a rollercoaster! While there are many ups and downs, it ultimately sculpts us into who we are. But can you still have regrets? In this episode, Jon and Alex speak with a super special guest, Jon’s Dad! They talk about life lessons, what makes Jon who he is, and why he has no “ragrets” Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Goodbye, 20’s! Hello, 30’s! Reaching the big 3-0 should be like any other birthday, but entering a new decade can come with several underlying social expectations. Questions like, “what have you accomplished?” and “are you doing enough?” enter your brain. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the best part about being in your thirties and letting go of the pressure to have it all figured out! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you known as the nice person in your group? Are you willing to drop everything when someone needs you? Do you feel bad when you say no? Would you give away your firstborn if someone asked? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be a people pleaser. Many people suffer from people-pleasing in silence, but you don’t have to; you’re not alone. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the signs of a people-pleaser and how to change this pattern! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a relationship ends, it’s hard to imagine your life without the other person. There are several reasons why someone might want to keep an ex in their life after a breakup, but is it the best choice? In this episode, Alex and Jon talk with their friend Sean about navigating dating life while maintaining a friendship with a past partner. Follow Sean on TikTok! Follow Sean on Instagram! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s nothing worse than reaching the last episode after binge-watching your favorite series. Thankfully with guests Taylor and James, the entertainment never has to stop. This week Alex and Jon chat with fellow TikTokers Taylor and James about the origin of #SuccessionTok and the genius behind the parodies they create that consistently go viral! Follow Taylor and James on TikTok! Follow Taylor on Instagram! Follow James on Instagram! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WE’RE BACK, BABY! After a month long bae-cation, Alex and Jon are back and ready to give it to you straight. This week they discuss the importance of prioritizing your relationship. Many things in life require our attention, work, friends, kids, etc. but keeping a solid foundation with your partner is key to longevity and happiness in your relationship! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.