If Jon made an OnlyFans, would you subscribe? I think we all would. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss OnlyFans, oral hygiene, and harsh comebacks. Jon may have the body for OnlyFans but when it comes to comebacks, he lacks major…how you say…je ne sais quoi. We can leave the diss tracks to Alex. She’s pregnant so she’s got a natural fire under her butt.  Submit your questions here! 0:00 - Intro 17:46 - What’s Your Kink? 20:50 - Say Hello To Hygiene 25:26 - I Want To Be My Husband’s OnlyFan 31:26 - I Don’t Want Your Mom’s Ring 34:26 - Have Goals or Get Out! 38:09 - I Think He’s Cheating…Again 43:19 - His Mother Poked Holes In His Condoms 51:13 - Fighting is Fine!  55:43 - He Needs His “Guy Time" 01:00:53 - Reading Your Secrets  01:01:05 - A Sad Goodbye 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you go on a boys trip while your wife is 7 months pregnant? Jon wouldn’t even think about it. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss boys trips, Facebook dating, and their famous neighbor back in LA. Was it Selena Gomez? The Weeknd? Jared from Subway? The possibilities are endless.  Submit your questions here! 0:00 - Intro 19:28 - Famous Neighbor  22:28 - Facebook Dating 24:45 - My Husband Hates How I Dress 29:38 - Hidden Box of Lingerie  35: 20 - My Husband Doesn’t Want Me To Go Out 37:42 - I’m Not Your Full-Time Babysitter! 44:20 - Boys Trips 48:51 - My Husband Has Feelings for Someone Else 54:29 - Dealing With Insecurity  1:00:04 - I Don’t Want Another Kid 1:04:25 - Reading Your Secrets 1:05:28 - 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think all men should know how to fix things around the house? If so, Jon better get to learning. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss handy men, attending children’s parties, and how to handle awkward silences with your partner. Alex and Jon live, work, and are now having a baby together so the conversations are endless…poor Jon. Submit your questions here! 0:00 - Intro 16:08 - Smile, You’re On Camera! 18:18 - Awkward Silences With Your Partner 21:22 - I’m Drifting From My Best Friend 25:16 - Do I Tell His Ex to GTFO? 28:29 - Spell My Name Right! 33:15 - It’s Over! Give Me The Ring! 37:59 - Did I Go To The Right Person? 41:01 - I’m Not Attending Your Child’s Party 44:56 - I Want My Wedding Photos Now! 50:17 - My Husband Isn’t Handy 54:38 - Reading Your Secrets 55:20 - 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you buy your fiancé an engagement ring they didn’t like? Jon wouldn’t dare. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss engagement rings, personal space, and fantasizing about your coworkers. Jon can’t help but fantasize about his coworker. She’s hot, funny, and knows how to have a good time. Yeah he only has one and it’s Alex but still…a little inter-office romance might good for the company.  Submit your questions here! 0:00 - Intro 18:04 - Coworker Fantasies  24:57 - I’m Not My BF’s +1 29:39 - Don’t Touch Me! I’m Pregnant!  36:50 - If You’re Not Growing, You’re Not Changing 41:27 - My Husband Has Gained Weight 50:43 - Engagement Ring Blues 59:22 - Should I Help My Ex Get a Job? 1:04:50 - My Husband Lost our Daughter 01:10:46 - Reading Your Secrets 01:12:48 - 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you fart in front of your partner? Alex and Jon can’t help it. In this week’s episode, our favorite couple discusses farting, naughty dreams about your ex, and friendship breakups. Jon even shares a story about how he lost a friend by peeing on his shoe. Jon may be a great husband but he’s a…questionable friend.  Submit your questions here! 0:00 - Intro 22:58 - Exes on Social Media 26:07 - I Can’t Leave My Mom 28:44 - Farting In Front of Your Partner 32:37 - Do I Make My +1 Pay? 35:37 - Eight Year Anniversary? or Ten? 39:21 - Tattoos Of Your Ex 47: 31 - Checking Out Other Women 56:06 - He Puts the Ex In “Sex” Dreams 57:41 - My Bridesmaid Doesn’t Talk to Me 01:04:01 - Reading Your Secrets 01:07:45 - What Are You Over? 01:09:35 - 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever received a nude that was just…boring? Alex definitely has. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss receiving boring nudes, video-game-obsessed boyfriends, and getting “off”. Alex says she would never marry someone who couldn’t get her off but then again, she married Jon. Marriage is all about sacrifice, I guess.  Submit your questions here! 0:00 - Intro 23:45 - I’ve Never Had An Orgasm 27:20 - Boring Nudes 30:59 - Does My Friend Not Like Me?  33:34 - My Acquaintance Is Having An Affair 39:30 - My Husband Hates My Makeup 44:36 - He Plays Too Many Video Games! 48:39 - Moving Out of State 53:24 - Do I Tell My BF About My Abortion? 57:31 - I Contacted My Ex’s Sister 1:01:14 - My Ex Boyfriend is An Influencer  1:06:28 - Reading Your Secrets 1:09:21 - What Are You Over? 1:10:58 - 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the case of Baby Bouffard...Jon, you ARE the father! In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss paternity tests for unborn children, fathers being petty, and security cameras in the house. Do you trust your spouse or do you need security cameras inside your house? Alex may not be doing anything bad...but Jon? We might need to investigate further. Also, stay tuned for the end where Jon and Alex reveal the gender of their baby!  Submit your questions here! 0:00 - Intro 18:14 - My Boss Hit On Me 24:29 - How Much Do You Tip? 27:53 - Friends with Benefits 30:53 - I’ve Never Been in a Relationship  35:06 - I Want a Paternity Test! 37:54 - My Father Didn’t Come To My Wedding 42:07 - His Parents Are Too Religious  47:26 - Are You Spying or Lying?  51:00 - My BF Doesn’t Try With My Kid 53:49 - Reading Your Secrets 55:07 - Listener Review 55:32 - Gender Reveal 59:39 - What Are You Over? 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kissing your friends is fine…until it turns into a make-out session. In this weeks episode, Alex and Jon discuss friendship kisses, cancelled weddings, and friendships that have gone south. You know, not all friendships have to last forever. Alex’s friendships usually last awhile, whereas Jon’s only last 2-3 business days…or a year if you play Call of Duty.  Submit your questions here! 0:00 – Intro 30:51 – Risky Towel Business  33:21 – How Long Should You Wait To Remarry?  36:45 – Is Playful Kissing Cheating?  38:23 – My Fiance Cancelled Our Wedding 41:27 – My Husband Uses Dating Apps 44:58 – Close Friend or Foe?  49:50 – My Sister’s Wedding vs. My Baby 53:30 – My Wife Makes Out With Her Friends 58:31 – I Sold My Friend’s Concert Tickets 1:03:33 – Call of Booty 1:08:03 – Reading Your Secrets 1:09:38 – 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you call the cops on your own sister? Alex would. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss driving while high, pole dancing, and stalking your ex. Jon hasn’t stalked his ex in years but Alex just stalked hers last week. Don’t lie, we all want to see if we’re doing better than our exes! Safe to say, Alex and Jon have nothing to worry about. Submit your questions here! 0:00 – Intro 9:45 – We’re Growing Apart 11:48 – Balancing School and Life 14:10 – Say High to a DUI 17:37 – Should We Move In Together? 20:56 – New State, Same Business? 25:50 – I Want Support For My Pole Dancing  30:19 – Afraid of the Dark…Circles 35:07 – Boundaries At Work 39:15 – My BF Left Me In The Hospital  46:26 – He’s Stalking His Ex 52:48 – Reading Your Secrets 55:54 – What Are You Over? 58:26 – 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time we normalized kissing your siblings on the lips…(or not, geez). In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex discuss strange sibling relationships, babies at weddings, and rude celebrity encounters. Just remember, if you ever meet Alex and Jon in public, Alex will want to be your best friend and Jon will want to leave immediately. It’s nothing personal, he just doesn’t enjoy genuine human interaction. Submit your questions here! 0:00 – Intro 11:34 – I Won’t Speak Badly About My Husband 13:43 – Our Sex Life is Vanilla 16:43 – Rude Celebrity Encounters 20:30 – Kissing Your Sibling  24:23 – Fading Friendships 28:09 – Grandparents or Grandpains in my Ass?  33:05 – Reaching Out To My Ex’s Mom 35:28 – To Move or Not To Move?  39:44 – Loaning Money To A Sibling  46:13 – Your Baby Can’t Come To My Wedding 52:25 – Reading Your Secrets 55:03 – 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

In love with your best friend’s boyfriend? Stop. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon help you fall out of love with your best friend’s boyfriend, find love on dating apps, and confront ex’s about having fake cancer. What’s the biggest lie Jon has ever told Alex? Probably that he’s one inch taller. Guys will take every inch, am I right? Submit your questions here! 0:00 – Intro 12:17 – She’s Lying About Having Cancer 16:01 – I’m In Love with my Best Friend’s BF 18:14 – Finding Love on Tinder 25:19 – My Best Friend’s Boring Boyfriend 29:21 – Being Friends with The Opposite Sex  35:20 – My Father In Law is a Bigot 41:29 – Do I Send A Warning Letter?  46:27 – Hot For Neighbor 52:08 – Is It Religious? Or Personal?  59:53 – Reading Your Secrets 1:04:20 – What Are You Over? 1:06:06 – 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 entering her MILF era? Hit play and find out! Submit your questions here! 0:00 – Intro 12:23 – Do You Want Kids? 27:51 – My BF is Staying With His Ex 30:12 – My Husband Wants Kids, I Don’t 33:59 – Sperm Donor Dilemma 38:58 – Pregnancy Scare 42:22 – Promiscuous Boy 49:39 – Who is Getting Fixed? 59:14 – How Do I Parent When I’m Not One?  1:03:50 – Ready Your Secrets 1:06:26 – What Are You Over? 1:07:30 – 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working with your partner might sound like a nightmare to some, but could it be your recipe for success? When you both have shared dreams and goals, the sky’s the limit! This week Alex and Jon talk with their managers turned friends, Ashley and Cameron, about the many benefits of pursuing your passion and building a business with your partner. Check out Currents Management https://www.currentsmgmt.com Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your partner complain about unloading the dishwasher because they “don’t know where things go?” or maybe they don’t do the laundry because they don’t know the “right” way to do it. This behavior is called “weaponized incompetence,” a common form of gaslighting or manipulation. In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the signs of weaponized incompetence in relationships and how you can address it with your partner! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s better than taking a vacation, you ask? A vacation with friends! Traveling with friends can be a great experience, but this might not be the best idea if you have different travel styles. In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss what you should consider before you decide to travel with friends, tips on communicating, budgeting, and taking time for yourself! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you first start dating someone, you might be a little more reserved, dress to impress, and go the extra mile to make a good impression! Eventually, you get to a point in your relationship where you can relax and be yourself. You get comfortable with the person. But what happens when you get a little too comfortable? In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about setting boundaries in your relationship and the importance of consistently putting in the effort.  Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaving any relationship is a hard decision, but walking away from a toxic partner can be more complicated than you’d imagine. Your relationship with this person becomes an addiction. A rollercoaster of highs, lows, and unanticipated emotions! But all the while, it feels comfortable for you. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with Corrine, who has recently experienced the challenging efforts of leaving a toxic relationship. Follow Corrine Here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rise of social media in the early 2000s grew into something none of us could have imagined! But does too much of a good thing become a bad thing? A tool that connects others from across the world also brings people down. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of social media since becoming content creators.  Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s face it; life is hard. And we can almost guarantee that you are not alone in your struggles. In a world where being independent and self-sufficient is celebrated, it can be hard to accept that you could use a helping hand. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guest Christia Rocha, host of the podcast Sass Says, about the mental health obstacles people struggle with daily. She gives tangible tools and advice on how to seek out a therapist that is the right fit for you and take back time for yourself! Listen to Sass Says Here! Follow Christie Here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s easy to assume that everyone knows to say please and thank you or hold the door open, but what about when to put the phone down or why it’s not ok to invite an unexpected guest? In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss social matters that are often overlooked. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“New Year, New Me!” We’ve all said that phrase, heard that phrase, or at least seen it written as a caption on an Instagram post. Instead of a resolution, many of us simply want a fresh start! But what are we actually doing to refresh ourselves in the New Year? In this episode, Alex and Jon give tips and tangible tools that you can use to start with a clean slate today! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And that’s a wrap! 2021 has come to an end, and it has been quite a year! If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been thinking about resolutions and goals you want to hit for 2022. January, we start strong, and then life gets in the way. Our plans hit the backburner. In this episode, Jon and Alex recap 2021 and talk about staying on track with your goals for 2022! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visiting family for the holidays can be stressful, especially if you’re joining your partner for the first time! Nobody wants to have uncomfortable conversations with family members they hardly know, or worse, join in on awkward traditions. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about preparing for the holidays before things get weird! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going to couples therapy can be a proactive tool for a healthy relationship! Most people believe that you can only ask for help when things are bad, but that is far from the truth. This week Alex and Jon chat with fellow husband and wife TikTokers, Anna and Rory (aka. Mellorlite) about the benefits of couples therapy! They’ve teamed up with Actually, an online couples couseling platform, to change the stigma surrounding couples therapy.  Check them out here! https://www.letsactuallygo.com/ Follow Rory and Anna on IG and TikTok Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season and we’re diving right into gender stereotypes. 9/10 times women are more harshly criticized and categorized for their sexual history. Most people have a past but does that play a role in their future? In today’s episode, Alex and Jon give their opinions on the popular song lyric. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another personality test? You bet! In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon chat with enneagram experts *ahem*, “non” experts, on all things enneagram. There are 9 enneagram personality types that can be used as a tool to help us gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the people around us! Sydney and Erin dive deep into how we can use the enneagram to better recognize “why” we are the way that we are. Listen to The Enneagram (non) Experts here! Instagram @enneagramnonexperts @sydneydaymusic @erin_smith0930 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/enneagramnonexperts Read about all the enneagram types: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions Free enneagram test: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People continue to disagree on this controversial topic, “can men and women just be friends”? Hundreds of romantic comedies address this question based on heterosexual relationships because it is all too common! In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about setting boundaries, what is considered crossing a line, and the age-old question, can you JUST be friends?! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how much you love your partner, there’s bound to be something they do that will annoy you. Every relationship is filled with habits and annoyances that can crawl under your skin, but is it a deal-breaker? In today’s episode, Alex and Jon talk about pet peeves in relationships! Is it just a pet peeve? Or is it a problem that needs to be addressed? Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where you constantly feel like you’re being judged, it can be difficult to show parts of you that are different than what’s considered “normal.” In today’s episode, Jon and Alex talk to author Joseph Aguila about being a parent, teacher, and the inspiration behind his new children’s book, Lumpia For Lunch! His book sheds light on cultural traditions and the importance of celebrating where you came from! Follow Joe Here! Buy his book Here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all heard the saying, “stop and smell the roses.” However, it’s easier said than done. In a fast-paced world, we often forget to take time to appreciate the moment we’re in! With cell phones in our back pocket, we have unlimited access to the internet, social media, and other people. We’re rarely ever disconnected. This week, Jon and Alex talk about the importance of slowing down and being more mindful of the world around you! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Sometimes we have bad mornings, and other times those bad mornings turn into bad days. Instead of just letting the little things go, you let it eat you up inside and ruin (what could have been) a perfect day! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how to stop being a moody b before wasting your day away. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The age-old question “can people change?” is one that you might as yourself more often than not. Your friend, family member, or partner might continue to make false promises, just to fall back into their old habits. We want to believe people when they say that they’ll change! In this episode, Alex and Jon dive deep into this topic! Are they lying? Do they have the ability to change? Or are they stuck in their ways forever? Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6-pack abs might be made in the kitchen, but it all starts with a healthy mindset! In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss all things health and wellness with their guest, Jenna Altman! Jenna shares her knowledge and expertise on how mental health plays a huge role towards a lifestyle change in exercise and nutrition. You can find Jenna on Instagram Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnout is REAL! But before you get to the point of a mental breakdown, do yourself a favor and take a break. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about why breaks are important and what you can learn from them! Whether it’s from work or a relationship, everyone needs time to step back and focus on themselves. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you holding onto something that is causing you stress? Things happen in life that are out of our control, but as Queen Elsa says, “LET IT GO!”. In this episode,  Jon and Alex talk about the importance of letting go of feelings, relationships, and stressors that have been holding you back. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve finally met someone you love, and you do everything together! It’s completely normal to want to spend almost 100% of your time with someone when you’re in the honeymoon stage. But what about after that? In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guests, Katie and Tom from Vanderpump Rules, about long-term love, keeping the flame alive, and off-screen relationships. Listen to Katie’s podcast here! And find them on Instagram here! Katies IG,  Toms IG Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As much as we would love for things to go according to plan, unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. As we have all experienced in 2020 (and most of 2021), you could plan out your day/week/year to the minute, and things just happen. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk with their guest Stephanie about being flexible and letting go of control in uncertain times! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been said that “comparison is the thief of joy”, and we’ve never heard truer words. Everyone is on a different path in life, and if you continue to compare yourself to someone else, you may be left feeling unfulfilled or inferior. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about the importance of recognizing and celebrating your achievements and how to maintain healthy relationships without comparisons. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newly engaged and not sure where to start? Wedding planning can be intimidating, but not if you ask the right questions! It’s important that both you and your partner are involved in the process to ensure you have the perfect day for YOU! This week we talk with luxury wedding planner and friend, Erin McLean! Tune in as she gives all the tips you’ll need to get the ball rolling with planning your big day. Find Erin’s Instagram here!  Hire Erin and her team for your big day at McLean Events! OR use her online planning service, The Virtual Wedding Planner! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have that one friend who falls off the face of the earth as soon as they’re in a relationship. While the honeymoon phase is completely normal, you might just miss your friend! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about navigating your friendships, relationships, and finding a healthy balance between them all. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Alex and Jon talk about their favorite word! CoMmUnIcAtIoN! In the digital world we live in, most of your conversations are through a screen. Whether you’re online dating, texting your significant other, or emailing for work, communicating can be a difficult thing to navigate! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a saver and your partner is a spender? Maybe it’s vice versa? Either way, if you have different spending habits than your partner, this can create a huge roadblock in your relationship! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the tools you can use to get on the same page financially with your significant other. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like you’re lacking self-confidence? Whether it be in yourself, your career, or your relationship, building your self-confidence isn’t always easy. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the importance of becoming a more confident person and how to do it! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the song goes, the first cut is the deepest. But let’s be real, all breakups are hard. If you’ve recently split with your significant other, it might be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but you’re not alone! We’ve all been there! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the tools you’ll need to get through a breakup and come out on the other side, stronger and better than ever. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking of taking the next step with your partner? Maybe that next step is adopting a pet! If you’re considering adding a furry family member to your life, there is a lot to consider beforehand. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about the important conversations you should have before you and your partner commit to the responsibilities of a pet! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you starting to feel burnt out at your job? Wondering why you’re doing what you’re doing? Maybe it’s time to change your career! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how to know when it’s time to move on from your current job, and onto something that gives you purpose. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you working to live? Or living to work? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell. We all have bills to pay, but when does too much work take a toll on your relationships? In this episode Jon and Alex talk with their guest, DJ John about finding work life balance while hustling towards your goals! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s nothing wrong with some friendly competition? Right?! Competing with your partner can be all fun and games until one person takes things a little too far. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the benefits of playful competition with your significant other, and how to remember that you’re on the same team! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know that one couple who goes a little too far with their PDA. Is it because they have something to prove? Are they actually that into each other? Or is it coming from a place of insecurity? In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about public display of affection (PDA). How much is too much? Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding it harder to stay cool, calm, and collected? We feel ya! Times are stressful for everyone these days. Whether it’s work-related, financial, or relationship-based, it’s important to know the tools you can use to reduce stress. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about factors that trigger stress, the negative impacts it can have on your life, and how to manage your own stress effectively. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you really want to get to know someone, plan a trip together! In today’s episode, Jon and Alex talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of traveling with your partner. It’s not always a walk in the park, but when you’re creating memories, nothing else matters! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever thought about leaving it all behind and traveling for a year? (or more!) In this episode, Jon and Alex chat with their friend LG about the risks and rewards of living a life abroad. They talk about the benefits of traveling, how to communicate your aspirations to your partner, and stepping out of your comfort zone! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like you’re constantly working to find happiness and success? To finally be able to say, “I made it!” Or maybe when you reach your goal, it’s not what you thought it would be? In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how to recognize your achievements and define your version of happiness and success. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve met someone you like and you’re ready to take the next step in your relationship…meet the parents! While this can be a nerve-racking encounter, it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how to make a great first impression and what to do if things get weird. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In good times and in bad, you want to have a supportive partner! When shit hits the fan, it’s essential to have someone by your side that you can lean on. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the traits of a supportive partner and how to recognize if your partner is not supportive. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you thinking about moving in with your significant other? Whether it’s the next step in your relationship, or you just want to save some money, the choice to move in with someone can be a difficult one! In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about how to know you’re ready to move in with your partner! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The older you get, the harder it can be to make new friends! Especially when you move to a new city where you don’t know anyone! In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guest Jenn about fostering new friendships as an adult.  Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dating apps in your 30’s can look a little different than what it was in your 20’s. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex talk with Jon’s best friend, Ryan “Goo” about his experience dating as a guy on the move in his mid 30’s. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex drives can vary person to person, but there’s nothing worse than when yours doesn’t align with your partners. If this is you, you’re not alone! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about tips on finding a healthy balance in your libido so both you and your partner can end up satisfied. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships can be tough to navigate sometimes. When things get rocky, do you call it quits? Is it worth fighting for? Or should you consider therapy? This week Alex and Jon sit down with their guest Abby to talk about the benefits of going to therapy before a lifelong commitment! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but sometimes it’s not always that easy. In today’s episode, Alex and Jon talk about when being too judgemental can be a bad thing and how to change your mindset! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your success intimidate your partner? The topic of finances can be uncomfortable to talk about, especially when there is an imbalance of income. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guest Leila about balancing financial success in a relationship! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com or hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting into arguments with your significant other is inevitable, so you might as well learn how to do it right. Not every fight needs to end in a breakup. In this episode, Jon and Alex give their advice on how to have healthy disagreements with your partner! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been in a relationship where your partner doesn’t like one of your closest friends? Or your friends don’t like your significant other? When two important parts of your life can’t see eye to eye, it can make things super difficult! In today’s episode, Jon and Alex talk with their first-ever guest, Erin! You wouldn’t know it today, but Jon and Erin didn’t always get along. As one of Alex’s closest friends, this caused a lot of tension. They talk about their personal experience dealing with this scenario and how to find common ground. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congrats! You found someone you actually like! But now you have to have the awkward “what are we” conversation. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how you know you’re ready to have “the talk” and how to do it! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode! Jon and Alex are celebrating 3 years of owning a business! They discuss what lead them to start a company and what it’s like working as a husband and wife team. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sick of spending too much time with your significant other? We get it. Sometimes you just need some good ole “me” time to reset and recharge. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about the benefits of spending time apart from your partner and how to do it successfully! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakups are hard (duh) and sometimes we stay in relationships longer than we should to avoid the pain. But ya know what’s worse? Staying in a shitty relationship! Jon and Alex talk about some of the first signs in your relationship that you should call it quits. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like all of the chores and responsibilities fall on you? Do you constantly ask your partner to clean up their shit and help with dishes and they STILL don’t do it?! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about what to do when your partner isn’t contributing and pulling their weight. Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the popular 90’s song went, “people of the world, SPICE UP YOUR LIFE”. Alex and Jon give you their very own tips and tricks to change your dull and dying relationship to alive and thriving.  Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the topic of Instagram vs. Reality. Can too much social media be harmful to your relationship? Does Instagram create unrealistic expectations? Find out in this episode! Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Give It To Me Straight! Jon and Alex introduce themselves in their very first episode and then dive headfirst into the topic of online dating. Is dating on apps worth your time? Can you actually find love on Tinder? Find out in this episode! Find us on Instagram!Podcast giveittomestraightpodcastAlex IG alexandramadisonnJon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices