74. Giving you distant friends, affairs, and seasons of life
Relationship break-ups are tough but friendships break-ups? Those might be worse. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon tackle friendships head on from being distant with each other to hiding pregnancies. Can’t we all just get along? I guess not anymore. Also, if Jon and Alex seem all over the place today…it’s because they are. Don’t blame them!! It’s Lucy’s fault! That sweet angel baby.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro30:46 - I Didn’t Know My Friend Was Pregnant 33:40 - Self-Obsessed Friend36:22 - I’m Having An Affair…With My Girlfriend38:49 - You Can’t Be Slur-ious! 44:45 - Husband’s Best Friend Has A Crush On Me54:38 - Flirty Coworker 56:53 - Mourning My Friendships01:01:37 - Why Is My Friend Distant?01:04:32 - My Friend Wasn’t There After My Still Birth01:08:17 - Reading Your Secrets01:10:19 - Recs of the WeekWinx: Head to hellowinx.com/GITMS for 50% off Winx @ Walgreens.Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/STRAIGHT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One per box with active subscription. Ritual: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/STRAIGHT. Start Ritual or add Essential Prenatal to your subscription today.Clean Safe Products: Go to cleansafeproducts.com/STRAIGHT now to get $15 off the Green Mitt Kit.NOCD: To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and book a free call to learn more about how they can help. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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73. Giving you push presents, unwanted visitors and hand-me-downs
No one makes my baby cry…EVER. Even if you’re their doctor. In this week’s episode, emotions are high and sleep is still low. How can one baby feel like 20 extra people? Alex asks this question in this week’s episode while Jon gets angry with their pediatrician for making Lucy cry. As you can see, new parenthood is settling in very nicely with Alex and Jon. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro33:56 - I Wanted A Push Present41:10 - Will A Baby Change My Relationship?47:00 - I Don’t Want Family At The Hospital 50:49 - MIL Doesn’t Get “Boundaries”57:40 - Where Did All My Friends Go?01:01:58 - Baby Hand-Me-Downs01:07: 20 - Does My New-Mom Friend Hate Me?01:12:24 - My Friend Didn’t Show Up For Me01:17:44 - Recs of the WeekWinx: Head to hellowinx.com/GITMS for 50% off Winx at Walgreens.Perelel Health: New customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code: STRAIGHT. Visit perelelhealth.comHims: To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/STRAIGHT.Nature's Sunshine: Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code STRAIGHT at checkout.Skims: Shop the best underwear for Men and Women at SKIMS.com.Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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72. Giving you birth stories, sleepless nights and baby must-haves
Welcome to the world, Lucy Grey! Alex and Jon had a baby and she’s more perfect than you could ever imagine. In this week’s episode, they discuss their trip to the hospital and what it’s like to finally have their daughter in their arms. Yes, it's a bunch of sleepless nights and a complete change of lifestyle, but they couldn’t be happier. Even in the throws of new parenthood, they still have time to answer your questions and give advice. Take it lightly, though. They’re running on negative 10 hours of sleep. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro41:09 - Lady Bits42:09 - Most Unexpected Thing About Giving Birth 42:31 - Tips For Supporting Your Partner 42:57 - Shocking Thing About Birth 44:08 - What’s Easier Than Expected?45:24 - Should We Get a Midwife?47:04 - Recovery After Birth48:23 - Baby Products: Buy vs. Skip01:00:02 - My Mother-In-Law Needs To Back Off01:02:52 - Resenting My Husband Postpartum 01:06:09 - Too Many Newborn Opinions! 01:08:04 - Navigating Labor and Delivery 01:11:33 - Sharing Your Secret Winx - Head to hellowinx.com/GITMS for 50% off Winx at Walgreens.Headspace - For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to headspace.com/STRAIGHT.Square - Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/straight. Run your business smarter with Square. Get started today.Nuna - Visit nunababy.com to learn more or visit your local Nordstrom to test out the gear.Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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71. Giving you dating nightmares, fetishes, and cheating husbands
Apparently, your soulmate is supposed to look like you…I guess Alex and Jon prove that theory. In this week’s episode, we’ve got one crazy story for you after another. We’ve got cheating, we’ve got herpes, and we’ve got threesomes! The ultimate trifecta. For some, three’s a crowd but for others…it’s standard. The only third thing Alex and Jon are adding their relationship is their beautiful baby girl! She’s set to arrive any day now so this is the last episode before Jon and Alex are thrust into the world of parenthood. Today’s stories may be wild but they’re nothing compared to the journey they’re about to embark on. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro34:53 - I Have…Orangutang Boobs?40:08 - He Likes My Hair Too Much41:34 - Here’s to Herpes!45:18 - Let’s Have a Threesome51:18 - Coparenting or Flirting?53:47 - Family Only Photo56:36 - I Love My Cheating Boyfriend01:01:43 - Reading Your Secrets01:04:10 - Recs of the WeekVisit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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70. Giving you ring upgrades, codependency, and compromise
If you like it, put a *bigger* ring on it. Guys, listen up! Wedding rings are just like cars. They deserve an upgrade every few years. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon talk ring upgrades, prenups before marriage, and issues with having a codependent partner. If you break it down, marriage is very simple: take charge, make decisions, and upgrade your rings. Did we just solve marriage? Probably not but this is a good place to start. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro37:21 - The Seven Year Itch39:35 - He Wants A House and A Prenup44:59 - If You Like It, Put a Bigger Ring On It48:48 - My Wife Doesn’t Have Goals52:38 - My Husband Is Codependent 56:59 - The Big Wedding Compromise 01:03:35 - Societal Norms vs. What I Want01:07:30 - Reading Your Secrets01:08:48 - Recs of the WeekRitual: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/STRAIGHT. Start Ritual or add Essential Prenatal to your subscription today!Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Follow along as this husband and wife duo give you unfiltered advice from two different perspectives. No topic goes unspoken, from sex, money, relationships, the good the bad, and the ugly. Alex and Jon will give it to you straight.
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