Give It To Me Straight

Is Baby Bouffard finally on the way? In this week?s episode, Alex and Jon make a huge life announcement and discuss all things kids, pregnancy, and promiscuous pasts.  Jon considers getting a vasectomy and Alex dives into what you need to think about before having kids. Is Jon about to become a Zaddy? Is Alex ? Continue reading 45. Giving you babies, sperm donors, and vasectomies ?

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. ? Continue reading 44. Giving you bachelorette parties, scammers, and nudes ?

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 ? Continue reading 43. Giving you mother-in-laws, affairs, and crowd surfing ?

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 ? Continue reading 42. Giving you body count, work wives, and buttholes ?

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 ? Continue reading 41. Navigating Relationships By Trusting Your Instincts ?

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 ? Continue reading 40. The Consequences Of Your Choices ?

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 ? Continue reading 39. Embracing Your Partner?s Past ?

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 ? Continue reading 38. Finding Courage To Communicate ?

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 ? Continue reading 37. Choosing What You Need And Not What You Want ?

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 ? Continue reading 36. Awkward Family Affairs ?

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 ? Continue reading 35. Relationship History Lessons ?

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 ? Continue reading 34. Breaking Down Your Intrusive Thoughts ?

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 ? Continue reading 33. The Complexities of Relationship Balance ?

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, ? Continue reading 32. Dating, Divorce, and Disclosures ?

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 ? Continue reading 31. The Best Intentions Aren?t Always The Right Priorities ?

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 ? Continue reading 30. Past Lovers and Present Dilemmas ?

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 ? Continue reading 29. Taking A Risk To Move Forward ?

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 ? Continue reading 28. One For The Streets ?

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 ? Continue reading 27. Betrayal Comes From Those You Least Expect ?

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 ? Continue reading 26. Ex Marks The Spot ?

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 ? Continue reading 25. Unlike Burger King You Can?t Have It Your Way ?

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 ? Continue reading 24. The Power Of Appreciation ?

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 ? Continue reading 23. ?I Do? Not Care About Your Feelings ?

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 ? Continue reading 22. Should You Get Involved Or Mind Your Business? ?

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 ? Continue reading 21. Quit Playing Dumb ?

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 ? Continue reading 20. Forgiving, Forgetting, and Always Remembering ?

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 ? Continue reading 19. The Art of Letting Go ?

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 ? Continue reading 18. Pick and Choose Your Battles ?

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 ? Continue reading 17. Uncovering Family Secrets ?

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 ? Continue reading 16. The Complications of Being Too Honest ?

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 ? Continue reading 15. The Impact Of Technology On Relationships ?

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 ? Continue reading 14. How Much Me Time Is Too Much? ?

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 ? Continue reading 13. Boundaries for Bachelor Parties ?

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 ? Continue reading 12. The Evolution Of Attractiveness ?

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 ? Continue reading 11. GoFundMe Goes Too Far ?

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 ? Continue reading 10. How Much Should You Share With Your Partner? ?

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 ? Continue reading 9. Is Life Just A Rom-Com? ?

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 ? Continue reading 8. How We Lost Our Virginities ?

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 ? Continue reading 7. Exploring Open Relationships ?

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! ? Continue reading 6. Setting Standards For Your Relationships ?

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 ? Continue reading 5. Is A Wandering Eye A Red Flag? ?

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 ? Continue reading 4. Addicted To The Chase ?

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 ? Continue reading 3. How Do You Tickle Your Pickle? ?

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, ? Continue reading 2. Keep Your Opinion To Yourself ?

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 ? Continue reading 1. Are You Settling? Or Expecting Too Much? ?

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 ? Continue reading It?s Not Goodbye, It?s See You Later ?

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 ? Continue reading Is The Grass Always Greener? ?

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 ? Continue reading Being A Better Friend ?

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 ? Continue reading The Real Reason Relationships Fail feat. Dr. Abby Medcalf ?

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 ? Continue reading No Regrets feat. Jons Dad ?