Story 5: alt option: get married now for paperwork reasons, but you don't need to tell anyone if you don't want to. You can still have the engagement and the wedding, and no one needs to be any wiser about it. I was a wedding venue manager for two years and I saw EASILY a dozen weddings/receptions where the bride and groom announced to the room that they had in fact gotten married 1+ years ago. The ONLY time that I saw any kind of negative reaction to this announcement, the groom had tequila shots ready for him and his bride and he looked at the problematic family group, raised his shot glass and toasted with "those who matter, don't mind. And those who mind don't matter!" Do what works for you and whatakes you happy and fulfilled. Literally nothing else is of any consequence to you.
Story 3: You'll be outing yourself in a hostile work environment that will not benefit you. It is best to say to the teen that you support her as she is a great person no matter how she identifies herself.
Story 4: Volunteer! Use your knowledge and passion to help your community. This should help you develop new relationships & friendships than can extend beyond the volunteer group. With this, I encourage watching a few videos on improving your small talk. (Trust me) Watch a couple videos on something you like to do (painting? Jewelry making? Becoming better at caring for plants?) So here you are volunteering at the church or the humane society or youth center and you are making connections. You are aware that there is a painting event coming up or an epoxy event or whatever, and you like this person that you are working with. You can say: “Hey, I saw this activity in XYZ town 30 minutes away, and I want to do this, would you like to do this with me? I tried taking ABC online but I feel I’m missing something.” Hope this helps!
Story 4, If the mom likes animals, she could volunteer or work part time at a local barn. If you find the right one, it can be one of the most fulfilling and social places! There are plenty of barns in small rural areas.
Story 3. I’m bisexual and, surprisingly, I also agree with Jerry. I wouldn’t come out unless Em’s situation is dire. You can’t trust her to keep your secret at her age, and there’s a super weird phenomenon where people view specifically bi and pan sexualities as extremely sexually deviant (no I don’t get it either). On top of most people making the haha bisexual partner means I get orgies and threesomes (it does not : ), I’m personally worried for this teacher that their coworkers, parents, and possibly their community (depending on if it’s a small place where word gets around) tries to paint OP as a groomer or p*dophile for having this (VERY INNOCENT) conversation with a student. Now all that being said, Em is gen Z, and probably already has an online support network. ‘Em could already have gay friends who also aren’t out of the closet. Unless you can notice Em spiraling or getting extremely bullied, I would pose as an ally for Em, and look out for any bullying from the rest of the team, pull them for chats if you see it, and leave it at that for now. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like a great work environment to be othered in. If anything I’d pose as a kumbaya Christian and also gently reprimand coworkers who say weird shit. “Jesus would wash Em’s feet” and other strange christianisms that basically allude to “thou shalt not judge others” (I’m not Christian lol. Would love to know how ally Christians would gently address these “pray the gay away” coworkers of OP). Sorry if they say anything I just said I felt the need to pause and put this out there. Good luck OP!
Like my aunt and my mom used to go on tirades about specifically bi people being wh*res but they were totally fine with straight and gay people (“whY CANT THEY JUST PICK ONE I DONT GET IT”). Super strange mentalities.
You uploaded on my birthday!! 🥰 Thank you so much. I love your fatherly advice especially on days like this. I lost my Dad this past January when he was only 46 years old. I’m the oldest of 4 kids and man it was tough. Having an older guy like you Mr. Jerry makes it just a little bit easier, especially when I’m missing his words and wisdom. 💜💜💜 Thank you so so much.
Happy Birthday. I lost my Dad years ago and I know how hard it is. Also it is actually my Father's birthday today too. Yeah Jerry gives me the same warm feeling I miss from my Dad too ❤
For story #5: I have a friend in a simmilar situation (not with kids) but in terms of getting married fast for tax benefits to start. My friend and her fiancé were engaged only a week and then got married at the courthouse for benefits and taxes. They are planning a formal wedding and reception for later, but in the meantime, she is treating the period in-between now and her "big wedding" as her engagement. They are married on paper, but we are all treating it like a "traditional timeline" so she can still have an engagement shower, bachelorette party, and the full wedding planning experience. She is doing both and doesn't feel like she is missing out at all becasue she gets the best of both worlds. You can use a ring already in your jewelry box for your courthouse ceremony, and then just pretend you arent married (I know that sounds bad, but I don't know how else to say it). Then still go through the motions of an engagement and a full wedding if that's what you want. Basically, what I am getting at is that you can still have both
Jerry's response to story 5 was beautiful ❤ and I agree, things are just things, what's important is the meaning behind what we do and why we do it, great episode like always, love you guys 😊
Story 5 : I was some what like her . I wanted the engagement, I wanted the wedding . But because we got pregnant to soon and due to financial issues we can’t afford the wedding at this moment . But I did get my engagement. I told my now fiancé that I don’t care about the ring I just wanted the proposal. So if the ring is not what you’re looking for and you want the proposal. Then communicated that to him . And you still have that engagement just without the ring . You still have that beautiful moment to look back at .
this is always the perfect length to get ready to for my classes, and i only have classes tuesday and thursday - so Thursday’s are for THT !! jerry, it would be awesome for you to go into more detail on how and why you became morgan (and the other’s) dad. ive listened to all your guys’ episodes so ive heard some, but itd be cool to hear what your thoughts/fears/concerns were at the beginning
Her mom and I had a challenging relationship. (Up & Down) she became pregnant from another. We worked through the difficulties. We stayed friends through the pregnancy and got back together post birth. Although morgan Bio dad , was in and out , I was a constant for her as we were a Father/Daughter team. Although her mom romantically did not survive, i gave my commitment to her mom and to her that I will alway be her Dad. 29 year later I’m alive, and my headstone one day will say ‘Dad’ ,and its that simple. Btw way my other two children are her older and younger brothers. I hope that answers the question..❤️
On the first story, as a probably autistic (non-American): - There could be factors, such as sensory discomfort adding to the dislike of showering. - I usually shower once a week, more often if I sweat more than usual, but freshen up by the sink every morning (sometimes more, as needed...). - I loved the emphasis Jerry put on the smelling - some people need to freshen up/or need deodorant more than others. I remember my mom coming to me when I hit puberty and discussing the changed necessity for regular showers/baths/freshening up due to changing body etc. - Also loved Morgan's point of hygiene - there's definitely nuance! *Ultimately I believe a thorough talk about why (is it really "just" the habit or are there other contributing factors that keep him from showering more often, or at least freshening up?) on both sides (What exactly is bothering her: the social perception, the smell, hygiene concerns?) is important. Random add-on: I've noticed that oftentimes women/girls are educated/ingrained more strongly when it comes to the importance of hygiene - so patience and grace were key for me with my husband (and he was by no means unhygienic, I just asked him to do a little more for my comfort).
Story 1: This kind of change in habits can sometimes be slow and difficult. To change it at a dime could be unhealthy and is often only short lasting. If you trust your partner and believe that he really wants to change, just take it slow and help him with reminders and encouragement.
also my dad is a truck driver u can’t really move ANYWHERE it all depends on where u go most ppl stick to certain areas maybe shawty needs bumble to find ppl where she would love to move and from where she is and build a bond then talk to her husband abt moving so it won’t be hard and all “piled up”
Story with the foreign inlaws, how the situation goes will depend heavily on how the husband handles it with his parents. Just accept you're the bad guy, there's no way around it. Only in America, do we enforce these type of boundaries. In most asian countries or other countries outside of the western, this would be unheard of. This is a really, really thin line, and he's gonna have to know how to navigate it. Hopefully the husband is well versed in both and theres nothing lost in translation--but most likely there will. Goodluck.
story 5 op you can 100% still have a traditional wedding and engagement if you run to the courthouse for your daughter! sure the wedding will be more of renewing your vows but he can still propose a couple years down the line when the finances are right maybe your daughter will be old enough to understand and remember the special day for all three of you and you still get the joy of being surprised but now it's not your boyfriend loves you so much he wants to marry you, your husband who already loves you enough to have married you for your daughters sake and still wants to watch you walk down the aisle. just my humble opinion from someone who did this with my husband (not proposed to yet) i think its a beautiful story for your grandchildren one day.
Jerry I just love you- agreed 100% with YOUR sexuality stays in the bedroom and definitely isn’t the business of the kids (I think kids) you coach. ALSO the in laws story… MAMA kick them out! You have to draw a line somewhere!
Oh also ..don't tell them anything they don't deserve you ...u can be supportive without tell those crazy homophobe that u low key gay ..but still build ur army and create ur revenge slowly❤
51:05 I have had this experience, my mom was a single mom, and when she met my dad I was 1 I think, and when I was 3 they got married and my dad adopted me and my last name was changed, I did asked my mom why was my name changed she said because my dad had adopted me, my mom went through the same thing on trying to connect us, but I am thankful I have had this man in my life for 26 years and I know your little girl will too
Bisexual story. You can’t help M if you lose your job. Your role now is to support M and advocate for her. Shit down the pray the gay away comments and protect her the best you can
I think it ok to lose your crap over animals and children being abused. As a person who survived a toxic and abusive home, being yelled at is not an experience that I seek out. I do enjoy your calm demeanour, but I am not saying you have to in any way always begave as I say. It is your life. Behave in a manner that makes you comfortable.
For the Texas Coach: it is not your job to "be there" for a student when it comes to their sexuality. You also do not need to be of the same sexual orientation to have advice or empathy for a person in that situation. As an athletics educator, your job in no way asks for you to share your sexual orientation to students - that absolutely includes heterosexual teachers. If you are worried for the students safety, report it to your school counselor and the students parents immediately. You are not your students friends. Students do not get access to your personal life, nor you to theirs. Keep yourself safe. Keep your life private. What you share with your coworkers is up to you and I think in this day and age, it really shouldn't matter if you're bi or not - just do your job and do it well. Kids have tons of emotions coursing through them and they are constantly navigating and looking up to people. What they see online is a sex-obsessed society with vicious labels. They will figure out who they are and what they like, but that's not what should be occupying their thoughts all the time. Treat everyone fairly, and don't make a big deal because it isn't. M is more than a person attracted to both males and females and so are you.
Number one, a thought I had what if you encouraged him to shower with you once or twice a week? Doesn’t necessarily need to be anything sexual or lead to sex but it is fun and nice to suds each other up or massage shampoo in each other’s hair
The mom contemplating marriage or taking the long traditional route.... You don't have to tell anyone you're already married..... They're just legal papers.... He can still propose when you guys are able to get the rings, you can still experience the engagement and do it and plan the wedding and reception like normal. Just don't tell anyone the legal parts already been done for a while.
Story 1- I don’t think it is an issue with him not showering so much. 1-2 times a week if he is just sitting home exerting no energy, producing no sweat, it shouldn’t be an issue. If he is smelling or visibly dirty then yes, he needs to bathe more. Showering everyday though is not good for you and a waste of water, really. Every other day is what myself and my kids do unless we are working harder and sweating or whatever. Showering everyday is terrible tho. And he needs to brush his hair. Lol. I don’t think mental health has anything to do with his showering since he is doing it regularly, even though is regular isn’t as often as you’d like. I have been in severe depression and I was really neglecting myself. I was showering every other week, sometimes longer. One time I had realized it had been over 20 days since my last shower. That’s more what depressions not showering looks like. Irregular showering habits like Monday week one then Friday of the following week, maybe 2 weeks later a shower, 9 days after that. That’s more like mental health issue showering. I know this is long but I feel like I’m having a hard time making sense of this. Hope it makes some kind of sense.
Bit late to the podcast here, but I'm so sick of people saying "if you don't shower every day, you're gross." I see it on other podcasts and it's so wrong. You don't have to shower every damn day, and we shouldn't be shaming people who don't. It's not a hippy thing, at the very least it's a generational thing, when most households didn't all have showers, or couldn't afford to waste water every day. Frankly, you don't need to shower every day, it depends on jobs, daily activity level and what you do hygeine-wise around that. It's more to do with mental health here, not hygiene.
Story 5 people need to stop getting in debt or saving up ages for a dumb ring. If you waste all the money on an engagement ring than you don´t have money for the wedding than when are you gonna get married to get the tax refund etc. Just get engaged with a cheap ring and use the savings for the wedding.
Story 2- I have an ED as well, so I understand the struggle, but I will say restricting your kid eating habits can be more harmful than you think. Studies show that kids who had strict diets as kids end up over eating as adults to make up for the food they couldn't have. Also, not really far to restrict them from food that have cultural value to their Heritage. You're keeping them from sharing a part of their culture. Part from that- you need to put your foot down and tell your husband there not allowed to stay over or watch your kid. Until they can respect you.
The mom who needs friends, idk how small the town is BUT fond a womens networking group nearby! ❤ youll be amazed how even small town have little communities of women looking for connections
Story 5 made me scream… I’m sorry. As a now adult who had her fathers entire identity held from her as a child, including last name what they look like, etc. STOP HIDING YOUR CHILDS IDENTITY FROM HER FOR YOUR OWN SAKE. Your ex may be a bad person,hiding the other half of your child’s identity will have LASTING NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON THEM. They WILL find out eventually. You don’t need the same last name to be a real parent. You don’t need a ring for a marriage.. she’s prioritizing herself and her feelings rather than the child’s. 😅 idk maybe I’m rambling but is it’s too close to home but her priorities seems skewed
Story 5- I’m sorry but are you completely unaware that the tax money you’re getting back BECAUSE of the child is FOR THE CHILD?????? Wanting to not get married simply cause you want a ring and wedding is so selfish to her. And even worst that you’re willing to get the money and use it for your ring cause that’s your dream. Be so serious get married, get the money and stay in your happy relationship as it’s been. And lying to your daughter about who her dad is will bring trust issues towards you. there’s nothing wrong with her bio dad not being who is her idea of her dad so don’t make it seem like it is😅😅😅
Story 1 was such a miss. They missed the biggest question which is whether this guy is in fact a slob or not. I'm sorry but showering every single day is not necessary. It's doubly not necessary if you lead a relatively sedentary life where you aren't sweating or something. The woman sounds like a clean freak who believes people aren't clean unless they've bathed like three times a day. She'd hate me. I don't shower every day. And I'm not dirty, slobby, gross or smelly. She used a trigger word "hippie" to trigger the filthy idea but later she mentions that the parents are clean. Sooooo I think you missed the balanced mark you normally hit by ignoring the idea that he's not actually filthy.
Story #1 kind of irritates me. I’ve dealt with depression most of my life and showering can be incredibly challenging when you’re in the midst of it. Even if he’s recovering, it may still be difficult to form habits. I feel like they approached it with little empathy. I would recommend as his partner to start the shower for him and tell him you think he’d feel better if he washes up. Even go in the shower with him and help him clean! Make it fun, don’t bully him. He probably feels bad enough.
Jerry: “One of my three sons 😄” is such a cute little acknowledgment of their engagement ❤️Congratulations Justin & Morgan!
They got engaged?!?! 😱🎉 how did I miss that!!!!❤
@@amandar4689I checked her IG and she posted on Sept 25th that he proposed !🙌🏽💍
was literally typing an identical comment & then i scrolled down!
The smile it brings to Justin is so pure
“If you change the locks on the doors, the communication will open up” 😂😂😂 I love Jerry
Congrats to Morgan and Justin! Idk how I missed it but congrats on the engagement 🫶🏽💍
Jerry absolutely losing his shit at Texas was the hit of dopamine I didn't know I needed today
Hearing Jerry talk about his love for Morgan never gets old 🥹🥹
Story 5: alt option: get married now for paperwork reasons, but you don't need to tell anyone if you don't want to. You can still have the engagement and the wedding, and no one needs to be any wiser about it. I was a wedding venue manager for two years and I saw EASILY a dozen weddings/receptions where the bride and groom announced to the room that they had in fact gotten married 1+ years ago. The ONLY time that I saw any kind of negative reaction to this announcement, the groom had tequila shots ready for him and his bride and he looked at the problematic family group, raised his shot glass and toasted with "those who matter, don't mind. And those who mind don't matter!"
Do what works for you and whatakes you happy and fulfilled. Literally nothing else is of any consequence to you.
Story 3: You'll be outing yourself in a hostile work environment that will not benefit you. It is best to say to the teen that you support her as she is a great person no matter how she identifies herself.
Story 4: Volunteer! Use your knowledge and passion to help your community. This should help you develop new relationships & friendships than can extend beyond the volunteer group. With this, I encourage watching a few videos on improving your small talk. (Trust me) Watch a couple videos on something you like to do (painting? Jewelry making? Becoming better at caring for plants?) So here you are volunteering at the church or the humane society or youth center and you are making connections. You are aware that there is a painting event coming up or an epoxy event or whatever, and you like this person that you are working with. You can say: “Hey, I saw this activity in XYZ town 30 minutes away, and I want to do this, would you like to do this with me? I tried taking ABC online but I feel I’m missing something.” Hope this helps!
Oh wow never been this early! Thanks for keeping me company during my newborn’s night feed! 💓
Story 4, If the mom likes animals, she could volunteer or work part time at a local barn. If you find the right one, it can be one of the most fulfilling and social places! There are plenty of barns in small rural areas.
jerry was VINDICATED when justin said texas
Story 3. I’m bisexual and, surprisingly, I also agree with Jerry. I wouldn’t come out unless Em’s situation is dire. You can’t trust her to keep your secret at her age, and there’s a super weird phenomenon where people view specifically bi and pan sexualities as extremely sexually deviant (no I don’t get it either). On top of most people making the haha bisexual partner means I get orgies and threesomes (it does not : ), I’m personally worried for this teacher that their coworkers, parents, and possibly their community (depending on if it’s a small place where word gets around) tries to paint OP as a groomer or p*dophile for having this (VERY INNOCENT) conversation with a student.
Now all that being said, Em is gen Z, and probably already has an online support network. ‘Em could already have gay friends who also aren’t out of the closet. Unless you can notice Em spiraling or getting extremely bullied, I would pose as an ally for Em, and look out for any bullying from the rest of the team, pull them for chats if you see it, and leave it at that for now. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like a great work environment to be othered in. If anything I’d pose as a kumbaya Christian and also gently reprimand coworkers who say weird shit. “Jesus would wash Em’s feet” and other strange christianisms that basically allude to “thou shalt not judge others” (I’m not Christian lol. Would love to know how ally Christians would gently address these “pray the gay away” coworkers of OP).
Sorry if they say anything I just said I felt the need to pause and put this out there. Good luck OP!
Like my aunt and my mom used to go on tirades about specifically bi people being wh*res but they were totally fine with straight and gay people (“whY CANT THEY JUST PICK ONE I DONT GET IT”). Super strange mentalities.
That last story got me crying, Dad's reaction 😢
I'm having a rough day. I'm happy to catch a new episode of father knows something!
This is my safe place ❤ thanks for the podcast
You uploaded on my birthday!! 🥰
Thank you so much. I love your fatherly advice especially on days like this. I lost my Dad this past January when he was only 46 years old. I’m the oldest of 4 kids and man it was tough. Having an older guy like you Mr. Jerry makes it just a little bit easier, especially when I’m missing his words and wisdom. 💜💜💜
Thank you so so much.
Happy Birthday. I lost my Dad years ago and I know how hard it is. Also it is actually my Father's birthday today too. Yeah Jerry gives me the same warm feeling I miss from my Dad too ❤
Happy Birthday!! I hope you're hanging in there the best you can. I know those big days after such a tough loss can be rough. We're thinking of you!!
Wishing you a special and a happy birthday , Jerry/Dad
I love that this was posted so early! Love you all and happy October! Hope you are all enjoying the fall so far! 🥰🔥🍂
This got posted at the perfect time 😅yay!!
Story 4: maybe try Bumble BFF. There are many hoodies she can do herself . Going to the library. Going to a gym. Going to a cafe/coffee shop.
Definitely try Bumble BFF!
For story #5: I have a friend in a simmilar situation (not with kids) but in terms of getting married fast for tax benefits to start. My friend and her fiancé were engaged only a week and then got married at the courthouse for benefits and taxes. They are planning a formal wedding and reception for later, but in the meantime, she is treating the period in-between now and her "big wedding" as her engagement. They are married on paper, but we are all treating it like a "traditional timeline" so she can still have an engagement shower, bachelorette party, and the full wedding planning experience. She is doing both and doesn't feel like she is missing out at all becasue she gets the best of both worlds. You can use a ring already in your jewelry box for your courthouse ceremony, and then just pretend you arent married (I know that sounds bad, but I don't know how else to say it). Then still go through the motions of an engagement and a full wedding if that's what you want. Basically, what I am getting at is that you can still have both
Much love from the Netherlands 💕
Jerry's response to story 5 was beautiful ❤ and I agree, things are just things, what's important is the meaning behind what we do and why we do it, great episode like always, love you guys 😊
this is such a kind mens podcast also when morgan is here
Story 5 : I was some what like her . I wanted the engagement, I wanted the wedding . But because we got pregnant to soon and due to financial issues we can’t afford the wedding at this moment . But I did get my engagement. I told my now fiancé that I don’t care about the ring I just wanted the proposal. So if the ring is not what you’re looking for and you want the proposal. Then communicated that to him . And you still have that engagement just without the ring . You still have that beautiful moment to look back at .
this got posted at the PERFECT time
I love the Dad's Fix-It Shop decoration! Morgan you prob get this a lot, but I wish I had your dad.
Im a dad, and there sometime she is less than pleased with … it doesn’t last to long , how ever long enough…lol ❤️❤️😘😘🙏🙏😎
Interpretation , sometime I can be a pain!
this is always the perfect length to get ready to for my classes, and i only have classes tuesday and thursday - so Thursday’s are for THT !!
jerry, it would be awesome for you to go into more detail on how and why you became morgan (and the other’s) dad. ive listened to all your guys’ episodes so ive heard some, but itd be cool to hear what your thoughts/fears/concerns were at the beginning
Her mom and I had a challenging relationship. (Up & Down) she became pregnant from another. We worked through the difficulties. We stayed friends through the pregnancy and got back together post birth. Although morgan Bio dad , was in and out , I was a constant for her as we were a Father/Daughter team. Although her mom romantically did not survive, i gave my commitment to her mom and to her that I will alway be her Dad. 29 year later I’m alive, and my headstone one day will say ‘Dad’ ,and its that simple. Btw way my other two children are her older and younger brothers. I hope that answers the question..❤️
On the first story, as a probably autistic (non-American):
- There could be factors, such as sensory discomfort adding to the dislike of showering.
- I usually shower once a week, more often if I sweat more than usual, but freshen up by the sink every morning (sometimes more, as needed...).
- I loved the emphasis Jerry put on the smelling - some people need to freshen up/or need deodorant more than others. I remember my mom coming to me when I hit puberty and discussing the changed necessity for regular showers/baths/freshening up due to changing body etc.
- Also loved Morgan's point of hygiene - there's definitely nuance!
*Ultimately I believe a thorough talk about why (is it really "just" the habit or are there other contributing factors that keep him from showering more often, or at least freshening up?) on both sides (What exactly is bothering her: the social perception, the smell, hygiene concerns?) is important.
Random add-on: I've noticed that oftentimes women/girls are educated/ingrained more strongly when it comes to the importance of hygiene - so patience and grace were key for me with my husband (and he was by no means unhygienic, I just asked him to do a little more for my comfort).
Omg 😂 I love dad!!
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Thank you for this show.
Story 1: This kind of change in habits can sometimes be slow and difficult. To change it at a dime could be unhealthy and is often only short lasting.
If you trust your partner and believe that he really wants to change, just take it slow and help him with reminders and encouragement.
also my dad is a truck driver u can’t really move ANYWHERE it all depends on where u go most ppl stick to certain areas maybe shawty needs bumble to find ppl where she would love to move and from where she is and build a bond then talk to her husband abt moving so it won’t be hard and all “piled up”
Story with the foreign inlaws, how the situation goes will depend heavily on how the husband handles it with his parents. Just accept you're the bad guy, there's no way around it. Only in America, do we enforce these type of boundaries. In most asian countries or other countries outside of the western, this would be unheard of. This is a really, really thin line, and he's gonna have to know how to navigate it. Hopefully the husband is well versed in both and theres nothing lost in translation--but most likely there will. Goodluck.
story 5 op you can 100% still have a traditional wedding and engagement if you run to the courthouse for your daughter! sure the wedding will be more of renewing your vows but he can still propose a couple years down the line when the finances are right maybe your daughter will be old enough to understand and remember the special day for all three of you and you still get the joy of being surprised but now it's not your boyfriend loves you so much he wants to marry you, your husband who already loves you enough to have married you for your daughters sake and still wants to watch you walk down the aisle. just my humble opinion from someone who did this with my husband (not proposed to yet) i think its a beautiful story for your grandchildren one day.
i’m so early! i look forward to these episodes so much
Jerry I just love you- agreed 100% with YOUR sexuality stays in the bedroom and definitely isn’t the business of the kids (I think kids) you coach. ALSO the in laws story… MAMA kick them out! You have to draw a line somewhere!
Oh also ..don't tell them anything they don't deserve you ...u can be supportive without tell those crazy homophobe that u low key gay ..but still build ur army and create ur revenge slowly❤
51:05 I have had this experience, my mom was a single mom, and when she met my dad I was 1 I think, and when I was 3 they got married and my dad adopted me and my last name was changed, I did asked my mom why was my name changed she said because my dad had adopted me, my mom went through the same thing on trying to connect us, but I am thankful I have had this man in my life for 26 years and I know your little girl will too
Bisexual story. You can’t help M if you lose your job. Your role now is to support M and advocate for her. Shit down the pray the gay away comments and protect her the best you can
I think it ok to lose your crap over animals and children being abused. As a person who survived a toxic and abusive home, being yelled at is not an experience that I seek out. I do enjoy your calm demeanour, but I am not saying you have to in any way always begave as I say. It is your life. Behave in a manner that makes you comfortable.
For the Texas Coach: it is not your job to "be there" for a student when it comes to their sexuality. You also do not need to be of the same sexual orientation to have advice or empathy for a person in that situation. As an athletics educator, your job in no way asks for you to share your sexual orientation to students - that absolutely includes heterosexual teachers. If you are worried for the students safety, report it to your school counselor and the students parents immediately. You are not your students friends. Students do not get access to your personal life, nor you to theirs. Keep yourself safe. Keep your life private. What you share with your coworkers is up to you and I think in this day and age, it really shouldn't matter if you're bi or not - just do your job and do it well. Kids have tons of emotions coursing through them and they are constantly navigating and looking up to people. What they see online is a sex-obsessed society with vicious labels. They will figure out who they are and what they like, but that's not what should be occupying their thoughts all the time. Treat everyone fairly, and don't make a big deal because it isn't. M is more than a person attracted to both males and females and so are you.
Wait Morgan and Justin got engaged 💍? How and when did i miss this??! Yay!! 🎉🎉❤❤❤ is it official then?
Number one, a thought I had what if you encouraged him to shower with you once or twice a week? Doesn’t necessarily need to be anything sexual or lead to sex but it is fun and nice to suds each other up or massage shampoo in each other’s hair
I’m from Texas and I have so many friends who are in LBGTQ+ communitie
The mom contemplating marriage or taking the long traditional route.... You don't have to tell anyone you're already married..... They're just legal papers.... He can still propose when you guys are able to get the rings, you can still experience the engagement and do it and plan the wedding and reception like normal. Just don't tell anyone the legal parts already been done for a while.
ok so how can we get this podcast to 100k subscribers
Story 1- I don’t think it is an issue with him not showering so much. 1-2 times a week if he is just sitting home exerting no energy, producing no sweat, it shouldn’t be an issue. If he is smelling or visibly dirty then yes, he needs to bathe more. Showering everyday though is not good for you and a waste of water, really. Every other day is what myself and my kids do unless we are working harder and sweating or whatever. Showering everyday is terrible tho. And he needs to brush his hair. Lol.
I don’t think mental health has anything to do with his showering since he is doing it regularly, even though is regular isn’t as often as you’d like. I have been in severe depression and I was really neglecting myself. I was showering every other week, sometimes longer. One time I had realized it had been over 20 days since my last shower. That’s more what depressions not showering looks like. Irregular showering habits like Monday week one then Friday of the following week, maybe 2 weeks later a shower, 9 days after that. That’s more like mental health issue showering. I know this is long but I feel like I’m having a hard time making sense of this. Hope it makes some kind of sense.
Bit late to the podcast here, but I'm so sick of people saying "if you don't shower every day, you're gross." I see it on other podcasts and it's so wrong. You don't have to shower every damn day, and we shouldn't be shaming people who don't. It's not a hippy thing, at the very least it's a generational thing, when most households didn't all have showers, or couldn't afford to waste water every day. Frankly, you don't need to shower every day, it depends on jobs, daily activity level and what you do hygeine-wise around that. It's more to do with mental health here, not hygiene.
22:45 yeap I’m agree , take the baby and go to your family or friends, wen they will go you can return
That is so troubling to me that people don't want conflict that bad that your own brain health and hair health is in danger 😅
Story 5 people need to stop getting in debt or saving up ages for a dumb ring. If you waste all the money on an engagement ring than you don´t have money for the wedding than when are you gonna get married to get the tax refund etc. Just get engaged with a cheap ring and use the savings for the wedding.
Story 2- I have an ED as well, so I understand the struggle, but I will say restricting your kid eating habits can be more harmful than you think. Studies show that kids who had strict diets as kids end up over eating as adults to make up for the food they couldn't have. Also, not really far to restrict them from food that have cultural value to their Heritage. You're keeping them from sharing a part of their culture.
Part from that- you need to put your foot down and tell your husband there not allowed to stay over or watch your kid. Until they can respect you.
Im from washington state, lived here most my life and i say y'all, so not everyone who says y'all is from the south.
Story 2: Why doesn't she move in her own parents as well? In case they are on the same page with her...
Dr.s say that you shouldn't shower daily as it can dry out skin
They liked your spicy side...lol 😉
The mom who needs friends, idk how small the town is BUT fond a womens networking group nearby! ❤ youll be amazed how even small town have little communities of women looking for connections
Story 5 made me scream… I’m sorry. As a now adult who had her fathers entire identity held from her as a child, including last name what they look like, etc. STOP HIDING YOUR CHILDS IDENTITY FROM HER FOR YOUR OWN SAKE. Your ex may be a bad person,hiding the other half of your child’s identity will have LASTING NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON THEM. They WILL find out eventually. You don’t need the same last name to be a real parent. You don’t need a ring for a marriage.. she’s prioritizing herself and her feelings rather than the child’s. 😅 idk maybe I’m rambling but is it’s too close to home but her priorities seems skewed
Early bird! ❤
Story 5- I’m sorry but are you completely unaware that the tax money you’re getting back BECAUSE of the child is FOR THE CHILD?????? Wanting to not get married simply cause you want a ring and wedding is so selfish to her. And even worst that you’re willing to get the money and use it for your ring cause that’s your dream. Be so serious get married, get the money and stay in your happy relationship as it’s been. And lying to your daughter about who her dad is will bring trust issues towards you. there’s nothing wrong with her bio dad not being who is her idea of her dad so don’t make it seem like it is😅😅😅
Story 1 was such a miss. They missed the biggest question which is whether this guy is in fact a slob or not. I'm sorry but showering every single day is not necessary. It's doubly not necessary if you lead a relatively sedentary life where you aren't sweating or something. The woman sounds like a clean freak who believes people aren't clean unless they've bathed like three times a day. She'd hate me. I don't shower every day. And I'm not dirty, slobby, gross or smelly.
She used a trigger word "hippie" to trigger the filthy idea but later she mentions that the parents are clean. Sooooo I think you missed the balanced mark you normally hit by ignoring the idea that he's not actually filthy.
Story #1 kind of irritates me. I’ve dealt with depression most of my life and showering can be incredibly challenging when you’re in the midst of it. Even if he’s recovering, it may still be difficult to form habits. I feel like they approached it with little empathy. I would recommend as his partner to start the shower for him and tell him you think he’d feel better if he washes up. Even go in the shower with him and help him clean! Make it fun, don’t bully him. He probably feels bad enough.
Yeah, no thanks - I can’t be in a relationship with someone like that