But…I Don’t Like Their Friends

People need to learn how to say no, especially to brides. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss bachelorette parties getting too extreme, bedtime stories at 27, and how to handle your first STD. Alex even recalls a cooking class that left her feeling bamboozled, while Jon warns listeners to watch out for scammers. If Jon cares about one thing, it’s his money…and Alex, of course. Submit your questions here! 0:00 – Intro 22:18 – My Husband Finishes Fast 25:00 – Do I Pay for Dinner? 27:07 – What’s Your Type? 30:55 – I Need A Bedtime Story 33:17 – STDeal With It 36:02 – Should My Parents Pay For My Boobs? 39:02 – My Wife Sent Nudes To My Friend 45:00 – Bachelorette Blowup  54:28 – My Ex is Catfishing As Me 1:05:56 – Reading Your Secrets 1:08:04 – What Are You Over? 1:09:30 – 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.

19 Maalis 20241h 11min

Mother-in-laws are like your husband’s ex-girlfriend who won’t leave him alone. This week, Alex and Jon discuss MIL relationships, workplace affairs, and husbands being TOO helpful? Is that possible? Jon even recounts a story from his music festivals days and crowd surfing. Let’s just say if Jon could go back and relive his glory days…he wouldn’t. Submit your questions here! 0:00 – Intro 7:37 – Do You Clean Together? 10:23 – How To De-escalate An Argument 13:03 – Is My Friend “Mothering” Me? 16:02 – Leaving Your Dog Behind 18:55 – My Husband Is Almost Too Helpful 24:05 – What Does My MIL Really Need? 29:22 – Yeah, You ARE The Asshole 38:29 – Your BF Needs AA 42:44 – My Boss Is Having An Affair 48:39 – Monster In Law 55:17 – What Are You Over? 57:47 – 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.

12 Maalis 202459min

Too afraid to poke your husband’s butthole? Let’s discuss. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon give their take on work wives, being a confident tall girl with a short king, and sleeping with your fiance’s sister. Other topics include being “friends” with your attractive coworker but hey, if you’re spending more time discussing spreadsheets than bed sheets, you’re probably safe. Submit your questions here! 0:00 – Intro 11:14 – Men and Their Buttholes 13:24 – Is having a “work” wife an emotional affair? 15:31 – Tall Girl Insecurities 18:24 – Do I Need To Do A 30’s Birthday Trip? 20:25 – Half Naked Women In My Husbands Phone 23:27 – My Body Count Got Me Dumped 26:23 – I Hooked Up with My Fiance’s Sister 32:01 – To Vacation or Not To Vacation? 34:43 – I’m Still Thinking About Past Sexual Experiences 39:43 – Co-Worker, Friend, or Potential Lover? 44:55 – Should I Take My Husband’s Last Name? 50:19 – Icks 54:10 – 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.

5 Maalis 202455min

If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you know how outside influences can do more harm than good at any given time. Even when your gut is telling you the answer, those outside factors can get you to second guess yourself. The truth is, you just have to trust yourself sometimes and go with your intuition. In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about a proposal that’s not a surprise, setting financial boundaries with your parents, sleeping with your sister’s ex husband, your boyfriend’s suspicious relationship with your stepmom, and figuring out how to say goodbye to your soulmate. Submit your questions here! (0:00) Intro (13:33) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (18:30) Is A Proposal Still Special If You Know It’s Happening? (20:20) Is It Still The Thought That Counts? (24:16) Does Giving Back To Your Parents Need Boundaries? (30:11) Why Are You Sleeping With Your Sisters Ex Husband? (34:18) How You Start Your Family Is Your Choice (37:43) Your House Is Your Safe Space (41:22) How To Say Goodbye (45:50) Are Your Boyfriend And Stepmom Hiding Something? (50:05) Listener Review (50:44) 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.

21 Marras 202355min

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.

14 Marras 20231h 12min

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.

7 Marras 202353min

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.

31 Loka 20231h 4min

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.

24 Loka 20231h 18min