85. Giving you mama’s boys, manifesting, and ultimatums

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Podcast Episode Summary

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Give It To Me Straight

Podcast: Give It To Me Straight (Dear Media)
Episode: 85. Giving you mama’s boys, manifesting, and ultimatums
Release Date: January 6, 2026
Hosts: Alex & Jon

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Episode Overview

In this lively and unfiltered episode, husband-and-wife duo Alex and Jon kick off the new year with candid reflections on family gatherings, boundaries with in-laws, relationship dynamics, and manifesting. The couple answers listener questions on everything from moving in with family, ultimatums around proposals, handling "mama's boys," and the ethical lines around keeping secrets in relationships—infused with their signature humor, playful bickering, and zero-filter advice from both perspectives.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. New Year, Same Sweatpants: Holiday & Life Reflections

• The episode opens with relatable banter about working from home and the sad neglect of their wardrobes—Jon jokes about rarely leaving the house and always wearing sweatpants and Crocs.
• Alex contemplates leaving the house more as a resolution, while Jon aspires to be less judgmental:

  "Stop being so judgmental. I always vibe check people … and then I feel bad." – Jon [02:26]

• They touch on the tendency to talk about people and the gray area between factual discussion and gossip. Alex insists on keeping the energy positive.

2. Family Gatherings and In-Law Dynamics

• Both recount holiday experiences, highlighting awkward and gross moments (like someone double-dipping at Christmas dinner—Jon couldn't eat as a result).

  "Someone was sticking their hands in the food … I just watched and starved myself for three hours." – Jon [06:19]

• There’s a humorous debate on being friends with neighbors and hanging out with family for prolonged periods, with Jon preferring short visits.
• The couple also bemoans failed holiday crafts with their infant daughter ("Just torturing me, you know?").

3. Parenting and Relationship Anecdotes

• Alex and Jon describe navigating parenthood while balancing sleep, laundry disasters, and bedtime routines—featuring a hilarious struggle to put a comforter back on in the dark:

  "Every time we put the comforter on … we’re not on cue." – Jon [21:07]

• They recount a petty argument on Christmas Eve, leading to a viral TikTok video:

  "We were so mad at each other that day…" – Alex [19:06]

• Dream talk: Alex’s mundane dreams prompt Jon’s playful complaints, then a more serious one makes her check on their daughter at night.

4. Listener Q&A: Relationships, Boundaries, and Modern Dating

Meeting People in a New City

• Advice: Get involved in group classes, clubs, or online dating (how Alex & Jon met).
• Jon admits he used to like “the chase,” and both reflect on female-forward courtship.

Moving in with Family to Save Money

• Listeners are reminded not to be entitled when staying with family:

  "You're lucky they're letting you move in … help in any way you can." – Jon [36:21]

Manifesting vs. Prayer

• Alex sees overlap between manifesting and prayer, viewing both as forms of intentional focus.
• Jon half-jokes about being "psychic" because of coincidences in his life.

  "I put something out and it happens. I'm love Dr. Jon. I'm fun fact Jon. And I'm psychic, you know." – Jon [39:28]

• Alex believes the real value is in positive thinking and acting toward your goals.

Ultimatums & Proposals

• Listener struggles with setting a proposal deadline. Alex urges ongoing mutual conversation instead of one-sided demands or leaving timelines ambiguous:

  "…to have one person sitting around waiting on the other's timeline, that's not fair." – Alex [47:29]

• Jon acknowledges not everyone will get what they want, and compromise is key.

Mother-in-Law Dramas & "Mama's Boys"

• Several stories are shared about toxic in-law dynamics:
  • Mothers-in-law who want too much attention or control (“She wants to marry her son. She’s obsessed with him.” – Alex [49:25])
  • Husbands who take their family’s side, leaving wives unsupported.
  • The couple’s consensus: Protect your peace, limit exposure to toxic relatives, and involve your partner in setting boundaries.

Secret “Finsta” Social Media Accounts

• Listener confesses to using a secret Instagram to spy on exes/friends. Both Jon and Alex call this immature and a crossing of relationship boundaries:

  "If I found out you had a Finsta, that would be a huge red flag for me." – Alex [69:47]

Engagement Rings & Gifts

• Listener discovers her sister-in-law’s “$15,000” ring is listed for $150 online. Both hosts suggest that unless the bride cares or is being scammed, it’s not your business:

  "If she's happy, she's happy. Who cares? She'll find out one day… Or not." – Alex [56:04]

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "It's like Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice—Jon cracks!" – Alex on Jon’s inability to keep from gossiping [03:22]
• "Being friends with your neighbors is dangerous." – Jon [09:04]
• On comforters: "We laugh hysterically every time we put the comforter on … we're not on cue." – Jon [21:07]
• "I just think it's a maturity thing. Why do you need to be stalking to see what they're up to?" – Alex, on ‘Finsta’ [70:32]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Time | Segment Description | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02–02:23| New Year check-in, resolutions, and judging people | | 04:45–07:22| Gross Christmas dinner and navigating family dynamics | | 15:52–23:17| Parenthood, dreams, and marital spats | | 24:40–29:48| Renting movies, relationship hypotheticals, and “eternity” choices | | 32:21–35:20| Q&A: Meeting people in a new city, dating stories | | 35:43–37:24| Q&A: Moving in with in-laws, boundaries and humility | | 37:38–41:27| Q&A: Manifesting vs prayer, “psychic” stories, and confirmation bias | | 44:31–47:41| Q&A: Engagement ultimatums and relationship timelines | | 49:23–51:41| Q&A: Toxic mothers-in-law and family conflict | | 52:48–56:04| Q&A: The $150 faux diamond ring dilemma | | 60:04–63:46| Q&A: Deep dive into “mama’s boys” and non-blended families | | 65:23–67:57| Q&A: Dealing with an overbearing mother-in-law who visits for weeks at a time | | 68:03–73:18| Q&A: Is a secret ‘Finsta’ a harmless hobby or relationship red flag? | | 75:51–end | Show wrap-up, recommendations, and closing banter |

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Tone & Style

The episode is equal parts sarcastic, vulnerable, and direct—Alex and Jon’s rapport mixes playful ribbing with earnest, experience-based advice. They maintain a relatable, sometimes irreverent, conversational tone throughout. Arguments are lighthearted and self-deprecating.

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Summary Takeaways

• Family and in-law relationships are often messy; boundaries (and humility) are key.
• Major life steps (proposals, moving, marriage) require honest, ongoing conversations—not emotional ultimatums.
• Manifesting and prayer may overlap, but both are most valuable as tools to refocus your goals and mindset.
• “Mama’s boys” and over-involved in-laws can’t be changed, but your response and boundaries can be.
• Secret social media behaviors (like ‘Finstas’) cross lines of trust in relationships.
• It’s rarely wise to interfere in others’ relationship details (like engagement ring drama)—let people live unless they’re in harm’s way.
• Jon and Alex’s ultimate advice: Protect your sanity, communicate directly, and don’t take life (or exes) too seriously.

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For more, listen to Give It To Me Straight Episode 85 wherever you get your podcasts.

Transcript

[A]

The following podcast is a Dear Media production.

[B]

I did have a girl asked to be my girlfriend in college. That was almost like a turn off, which is not fair.

[A]

Really.

[B]

Yeah, I guess, because I like to chase.

[A]

I don't like you, John. He's so into me now.

[B]

And welcome back to Give it to Be Straight.

[A]

I'm Alex.

[B]

And I'm John.

[A]

And we're your gracious, gracious, gracious. Get to it, John. Happy New Year.

[B]

Happy New Year.

[A]

Look at your. Your shirt. Is it new?

[B]

It is. No, actually, I've had it for a year, but it's been in my closet. I haven't worn it. I'm like, I gotta just.

[A]

Isn't it crazy that, like, you can have something in your closet for. And never wear it for years and months because you have your comfy clothes?

[B]

You know, we don't. We don't really go anywhere. So it's like I'm in the same pair of sweatpants all day, every day. Pink Crocs and sweatpants.

[A]

I think that's like one of the saddest parts when you do work from home is that you don't, like, get to wear any of your wardrobe. Like, if I went to an office to work, like, the fun part would be putting on a new outfit, but maybe that would get tired.

[B]

I didn't have that either because I wore scrubs.

[A]

True.

[B]

So I wore the same thing every fucking day. Yeah, but. Yeah, and then your house becomes like your compound, your. Your prison if you don't leave. I know you can have the nicest house, but if you don't ever leave your house, you think you'd be fine with that, never leaving?

[A]

I just feel like I've made a space that I feel so comfortable and cozy at that. Like, I really love being home. I don't mind, like, leaving, you know, like every so often to, like, get out of the house again. Like, we go on short trips.

[B]

You're going on three days of not leaving the house.

[A]

But I'm always happy to come home. I really. Well, day two was yesterday and I was like, we. I gotta get out of the house. But we didn't because we were like, okay, we're getting out of the house today.

[B]

Snow, it's been shitty out. If I at least get out for like an hour, I'm okay.

[A]

But yeah, I don't know, maybe that'll be my New Year's resolution to get out of the house a little bit more.

[B]

You should technically already have your New Year's resolution. Since when? This episode airs it's already the New Year.

[A]

I know, but, like, you can. You can implement your New Year's resolutions.

[B]

Whatever you want.

[A]

First week. Yeah, like, what's yours?

[B]

Stop being so judgmental. I think I. I need.

[A]

I need.

[B]

I need to be. You know how I decided, Like, I always vibe check people if we're gonna, like, click or not. Like, I'll talk a little shit and be like, oh, you're not reciprocating that. Okay. I'll. I'll take a step back and then I feel bad.

[A]

So I just want to tell a little story based off of what you just said. John says for your New Year's resolution that you're going to stop judging people. You said that a few days ago. You were like, I got to stop talking. Okay. Cuz you laughed at something. And I go, what? And you're like, no, I'm not going to talk.

[B]

But then you. No, no, no, kept asking me.

[A]

And then it took you 12 minutes to. To start talking so hard.

[B]

It was so hard. I was like, again, not gonna do it. Not gonna do it. But you kept asking me.

[A]

I mean, no, I appreciate. I was like, okay, no, I'm gonna respect your boundary. You said you're not gonna talk shit. I only asked once.

[B]

You asked more than once?

[A]

Okay, sure. But then, like, it literally took you.

[B]

Only three times to try and be like, okay, I'll tell you. It's like Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice.

[A]

John cracks.

[B]

Oh, yeah.

[A]

So, yeah. Is it going to be talking shit or being less judgmental?

[B]

Are those in the same case or stating factual information? Yeah, I don't know.

[A]

Anyways, just I think talking.

[B]

Is it healthy?

[A]

I think being judgmental, like, talking ill of other people, not good. Like, we don't. We want to raise the vibes. We want to raise the positive energy. But, like, I think, well, for people that deserve it, talking about things that have happened that are actually.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

You're just rehashing the truth.

[B]

I'm not assuming stuff.

[A]

No.

[B]

Okay. Okay. That makes me feel better. Yeah. Yeah. I'm be like, like this person. Come on.

[A]

Yeah, I think there's maybe a little bit of a difference.

[B]

Yeah. Okay, so let's do a little recap. Little recap of the week.

[A]

Positive. Be more of a positive person.

[B]

Sure.

[A]

Yeah. How was your. How was your Christmas, John?

[B]

It was, you know, it's. It's nice seeing the family. Your family. I just. We were around your family for like, three days, so I don't know. Do you think it's worse for me or worse for you. Because you know how when it's your family, they get on your nerves quicker.

[A]

Probably this would be a great segue into the questions because there are a lot of, like, in law questions.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

But, yeah, I think, personally, I do think that everyone gets annoyed at their own family.

[B]

Quicker.

[A]

Quicker. But based on some of the questions that we got for this week. No, I think it just depends on the relationship dynamic that you have with your family, though. You know, like, I feel like I'm so comfortable with my family that, like, I can. If they're doing something annoying. We're, like, very open and honest with each other about it.

[B]

Yeah, it was. What I love about your family is they're all quick gatherings.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Mine is like, let's hang out for days and weeks. And like. Like, anytime you see your family, it's like two hours. The two to three hours is great. In and out, in and out. So I'll do that one as much as you want. I will say, I had the worst Christmas meal of my life.

[A]

Meal.

[B]

Yeah. Yeah. And I'm not going to. I'm. I'm going to judge. Someone was sticking their hands in the food and putting the serving utensils in their mouth and putting it back in the food. I told your mom that. And she goes, yep, I'll eat at home. I go, same.

[A]

Well, same girl.

[B]

Same.

[A]

Yeah, I. Thankfully, I was holding Lucy and you made my plate, and I.

[B]

You were like, I gave you bread.

[A]

Yeah, I know. I was like, this. This plate is lacking. You were like, you'll thank me later. You and a few select people who also didn't eat because of that. It's also just like, I don't care if you have long nails. I don't care if you even, like, whatever, wash your hands. But, like, you're licking your fingers and putting it into other people's food. You just destroyed an entire.

[B]

I want everyone to think about scary movie with the guy who's like, my germs. And he sticks his hand in the mashed potatoes and swirls it. That's the thought I had the whole time I was at Christmas dinner. And, you know, if you know me, I will fudgeing eat anything. I'll eat anything. I'll destroy food. But I saw this person do that, and I got so grossed out, and I just watched and I just starved myself for three hours watching everyone else eat.

[A]

But it's not. I don't think you're really hungry after, like, you have that visual because it's kind of like when you get a hair in your food and it immediately turns your stomach and you're like, you know what? I'm just done.

[B]

It reminds me for Halloween, for example. Like, Halloween grosses me out. Like when I was in college and the lady had the blood on her face, serving me eggs. I just couldn't.

[A]

I feel like I can't, I can't. I can't even bring myself to eat.

[B]

And it's wild because it's like that grossed me out. But like, I could fist someone's ass cleaning them at the nursing home.

[A]

And I love my visual. I mean, it's okay. It's not like you didn't eat plenty the day before, the day after when.

[B]

I got home at night.

[A]

But I mean, it was, yeah, disappointing because you're excited to go and like eat at Christmas.

[B]

I wanted the turkey, I wanted the gravy, I wanted the meatballs, the lasagna, but you couldn't anyway, so that was.

[A]

That was that disappointing? Yeah, but we're not here to talk about disappointing things in the new year, John. Let's talk about the good things that happened. Because actually just going back on disappointing things, when I put on Christmas with the Cranks, it's one of my favorite Christmas movies. You are Tim Allen in that movie.

[B]

Oh, yeah. I relate so much.

[A]

Such a scene. Scrooge in it.

[B]

He just wanted a vacation in an island. Everyone else is talking like, no, no, no. Everyone's making Christmas this whole thing.

[A]

When the kids came to the door of the Boy Scouts to sell the Christmas tree, I was like, I would totally be in this. I would be like, let's just buy the tree. We'll stick it in the backyard, whatever. It's like you're donating to the cause. And you're like, no, it's the principal that is.

[B]

Here's the thing. Go back to that. I will give money now. It's all like, subscriptions. I need a 12 month subscription. This and that. Like you, here's $20 or whatever I have to give you to like go away. I don't want to continuously pay for something. Then I got to go in my emails and unsubscribe and do this and that. Keep it simple. Girl Scouts did that.

[A]

Girl Scouts, yeah.

[B]

It was something I was trying to buy. Just a box of cookies that came to our house in Raleigh. And I was like, oh. I said no. I was like, I would love to give you money. I can give you money. She's like, no, no, we're just doing subscription base. I'm like, I don't want a subscription of cookies. I don't need it for 12 months.

[A]

There's. I think that's a lie. I think there was a miscommunication.

[B]

Look it up. Fact. Fact check me.

[A]

Girl Scouts only works on some fun.

[B]

Fact, John. Yeah.

[A]

There's no way.

[B]

Well, when they came to the house, it was.

[A]

Anyway, watching that movie, I was like, this is. John. You're saving money by going on this cruise. You're fighting with your neighbors. You're like, I don't want to be friends with anyone. I don't want to know anyone. Don't talk to me.

[B]

We. We talked about this. Being friends with your neighbors is dangerous.

[A]

But it's all about, like, the season of giving and the Christmas spirit.

[B]

Just, like, maybe people, like, in your neighborhood, like, further away is. But your next door neighbor, you don't want to have that free access. Like, they could just come over whenever they want. You know what I mean? I don't want you coming over my house. I'm, like, having downtime. And you're like, hey, let's. Let's hang out.

[A]

I don't. I think that you think that people are way friendlier than they are. Like, in your brain, you're imagining a world in which no one would do that.

[B]

I want you to call. Give me three days when we're hanging out. The plan, the itinerary.

[A]

You say this, and then you call your parents and you're like, there's a house for sale in the neighborhood. Buy it.

[B]

I may. I saying that as a joke.

[A]

You're just saying that to what. Be nice.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

Yeah. They wouldn't come anyways.

[A]

One thing that didn't go the way that I wanted it to go this holiday season, which we're just gonna have to try again next year. Salt. Salt dough ornaments. Dude.

[B]

Not just that, Alex. The. The turkey feet thing so far.

[A]

Any little craft DIY project. Yeah. That I saw online. I'm like, let's do this with Lucy. It is turned into trash.

[B]

Just torturing me, you know?

[A]

But we're keeping them because she's crying.

[B]

We're trying to stick her hand in the cookie dough. I'm like, what are we doing?

[A]

Very disappointing.

[B]

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[A]

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[A]

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[B]

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[A]

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[A]

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[B]

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[A]

I also feel like I'm getting sick. Like, have a scratchy throat.

[B]

Don't.

[A]

It's the holidays. That's a question. I know that, like, breastfeeding your kids or, like, your babies is good for their immune system. And, like, wives have talked about, you know, pouring a little bit in their husbands if they, like, get sick, like, in their coffee. Can I drink my own? Or is that.

[B]

That's why I asked you yesterday. But can you drink your own?

[A]

I'm like, if I'm feeling sick. I don't think it would make a difference, though, because.

[B]

Is that, like, drinking your own urine? You know, you could do it once.

[A]

Don't think that it's toxic after the same thing. I can't imagine that's the same. Or, like, do I need to go to my friend who's breastfeeding and drink her?

[B]

Oh, maybe. Maybe.

[A]

I don't know.

[B]

I still think you only drink anyone's urine, like, once.

[A]

I'm not talking about urine.

[B]

I'm just saying I'm like, it's your own bodily fluid, you know?

[A]

So you would drink my pee in my.

[B]

In the desert? I don't know. Yeah, if I had to.

[A]

Why is that part of the conversation?

[B]

You just asked me.

[A]

Why did you bring it up?

[B]

Because I didn't know if it's, like, similar. Like, you drink your milk once.

[A]

Like, you drink your piss, pee on someone once, and then it's a.

[B]

You can't pee on them as much as you.

[A]

Have you ever peed on someone?

[B]

No.

[A]

Has someone ever peed on your mom intentionally? You've definitely peed on your mom unintentionally.

[B]

I actually. This is funny. Not funny. Goo and I, when we were like, oh, in college or whatever, we met these two other guys. We're like, buddy, buddy. We're all.

[A]

Hang on. Do I, like, want to hear this story?

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Oh, wait, you've told this before. You peed on that guy's foot.

[B]

Why do you ruin this story?

[A]

I think you've told it on this podcast before.

[B]

Why did you just do that? That is so annoying.

[A]

Because. Because I think.

[B]

Why don't you punchline it? Just.

[A]

Well, people don't know. Go ahead.

[B]

No, now you're not friends with this person now I'm not telling the story, Cap.

[A]

John and these guys are all peeing in the snow or something. And John did, like, a 360 turn onto the sky close.

[B]

I was at the bar with the urinals. I thought it'd be funny. And I pissed in his shoe. And he was like, you. And I never saw him again.

[A]

That isn't funny. That's why, like, I also wouldn't want to be your friend.

[B]

Okay. I hate that we just did that.

[A]

No, because we did talk about this on this podcast. Because I was talking about we went to the airport, and that lady peed on my foot. Somehow her pee sprayed through the stall. We talked about it. Okay, if you go back to.

[B]

I hope people say how rude you are for just doing that.

[A]

Okay, well, I apologize.

[B]

Speaking of being mad at Alex, Christmas Eve, we got in a fight. And Alex. I don't. I don't actually. I don't even remember what the fight was about, but at night, she's so bipolar. We go to bed, rolls over and starts giggly playing with me. Whatever. And she goes. I really thought in my head, I'm like, would I be better off divorced?

[A]

I thought you were gonna come upstairs and just be like, let's call it.

[B]

We got in an argument. You go for, we had an argument, and you go straight to like, I'm postpartum.

[A]

I don't know what's happening. I'm. My hormones are everywhere. I literally was like, he's the worst. I actually loathed you so much on Christmas Eve. And then it was like, we would.

[B]

We talk about Christmas, like, our first Christmas with Lucy. It's gonna be amazing.

[A]

Whatever. Christmas Day was fine. Christmas Eve, we actually. And then we filmed a TikTok. And it's funny. It got 40 million views almost.

[B]

Oh, people knew.

[A]

People relate. And people were like, oh, Alex and John aren't acting in this. We really weren't. Like, we actually were so mad at each other that day.

[B]

Look at us. Look how talented we are.

[A]

I know. Like, we.

[B]

We show the emotion we actually were feeling.

[A]

Yeah, well, I don't think that means we're talent.

[B]

We're not that. So. Yeah.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

She'd shoot like that more often.

[A]

Just, like, leaning into our emotions. But usually when we're that mad at each other, we don't shoot.

[B]

What were even mad about?

[A]

Don't remember.

[B]

You don't remember? I don't remember.

[A]

See, that's how petty this shit is. That's how petty you were being.

[B]

Seriously, arguments are so dumb. We never have serious arguments too. They're over like the dumbest shit.

[A]

I'm actually trying to think. I'll think of it later and I'll bring it up and we'll fight again.

[B]

Okay, what else? What else? What else, Alex? Oh, most inconvenient time of wanting to wash the comforter. I don't. I don't know if anyone else lows making their bed, changing the sheets, whatever, whatever. The comforter is like my arch nemesis. I hate taking it off. I hate trying to put it on. I don't know which way the blanket goes on. Whatever, whatever. But Alex is like, at random times, we'll take the comforter off, I'll go put it in the washing machine. But it's like four o'. Clock. Then we forget about it. And now we're putting lucy down. It's 7:30 at night. It's pitch black in our room because we're trying to let her sleep and we're quiet and we're like, trying to put this comforter on. You would think we were high.

[A]

Okay, we were. I was trying to, like, give you signals in the pitch black. And I'm like, is this the wrong way? Because when you have a king comforter or a king, whatever duvet is, it is off by like 4 inches. So one way is correct. The other way, if you put it on wrong, you have like 4 inches of like, slack hanging on your duvet cover. But it's annoying. So I'm like, is this the right way?

[B]

And you're like, no, I said. I go, I don't care.

[A]

So we shove this in and of course it's the wrong fucking way. We were so weak because we were laughing so hard, trying to be so quiet. It was. Yeah, it is the worst. But if you.

[B]

Oh, we laugh hysterically every time we put the comforter on for some reason.

[A]

Because every time we, like, we're not on cue. No, we do the sheets like that. I don't know why. I just think of, like, that one. What are those called when you're in, like, pre K?

[B]

Yeah, the parachute.

[A]

The parachute.

[B]

Colorful parachute.

[A]

Yeah. I think of that like, me and you are.

[B]

You're supposed to whip in Dubai. But I think it's funny is we're like, 1, 2, 3. Or I'll do 1, 2 and I never do it on the right call. And then we don't whip it at the same time.

[A]

Inside out. You were going so quick with the buttons at the end, and I was so weak. I only got.

[B]

I know. You got one button.

[A]

I'm like, I do my nails. Got done by my cousin, and so she did a beautiful job. And I just, like, I haven't had long nails in a while, and I'm like, I can't do it. My New Year's Eve nails. I was just very weak.

[B]

Is that exciting to you guys? Like, that's what's going on in our life right now. Comforters.

[A]

We're talking about putting on duvet covers and it being the worst part of our day. But if I feel like if I didn't, like, we need to wash our sheets more often when we do than we do.

[B]

Yeah. I think supposed to do, like, once a week.

[A]

What are we, like, once every other week? It's.

[B]

No, it's pretty gross. We probably do it every, like, three weeks. Three weeks. Now. Remember your dreams. Alex has the corniest dreams. They're so boring. She's so excited to tell me them. And, like, you couldn't. You couldn't make bore more boring dreams. She's like, oh, my God. Guess what? Tell me. Like, in my dream, either you want.

[A]

To hear about my dream last.

[B]

Wait, wait, wait. Is leaving me or I'm fighting someone or something's happening. Alex dreams, like, I went to the mall, and I got a colonoscopy in the mall.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

I was, like, sick. Sweet.

[A]

It was. It was like I went into a med spa, like, where they do Botox and, like, eyelash extensions, and they were like, all right, face down, pants off. And I'm like, why? Why is everyone looking at my butt right now like, you should get it done. I know, but, like, I got to get in my dream every. I was, like, not even asleep. I was awake, and they're doing a colonoscopy on me, like, while I'm awake.

[B]

I was like, you'll definitely be asleep.

[A]

Well, do you want to hear about my dream from last night? Because I do think it was a little bit more exciting than me getting a colonoscopy at a bedspa.

[B]

Sure.

[A]

I had a dream that we were at Vegas. Not that we did anything fun when we were in Vegas, but we were at this, like, pool party, and we told other people. We were like, you got eyes on our kid, right? And then she went missing. Lucy was gone. We came back, and she was missing. But then I think because I was half asleep, I heard her make a noise and I, like, came out of my dream and I was like, oh, no, she's right there. Thank God. And then I went back to, oh.

[B]

You did whip up in the middle of the night. And, like, look over. I'm like, what?

[A]

I wanted to make sure she was not lost or kidnapped at a pool party in Vegas. Like, why would we do that? And then we were both like, what is wrong with us? The fact that we were, like, leaving her stranger. Someone else's possession.

[B]

Don't do that. No, but in my shouldn't do is feed her every time she wakes up at night.

[A]

Do it like, john, I'm half asleep.

[B]

I just feel like we can't get. There's no consistency. And everyone's like, you're not going to have consistency till they're like, five. Like, I know. Shut the fuck up. I get it. But I'm just saying with sleeping, I mean, she slept like seven hours last.

[A]

Night, almost eight hours before.

[B]

And then this. We're like, we got it. And that was like, every three hours. Like, what the fuck?

[A]

I don't know. It's like we can copy and paste and do everything the same thing the day before, and she just does what she wants. Whatever.

[B]

What a path, Carver.

[A]

You know what we did do, though? We rented Eternity on the movie Eternity on Amazon. And it. I don't know why every time, like, you go to rent something and pay money for it, it feels so expensive. Like, we'll never financially recover. Like, I'm like, oh, my God, it was 18.

[B]

Yeah. I was like, why are we spending 18 on this movie?

[A]

But, like, if we were to go to Blockbuster Buster, you know, how much would it.

[B]

Blockbuster.

[A]

Just hear me out. Like, to get in your car, the time that it takes to get. Then you're getting snacks. Because, like, you're not.

[B]

I never got snacks.

[A]

You never got snacks?

[B]

Snacks. I got a movie.

[A]

Sour straws. I always got those.

[B]

Wow, you're spoiled.

[A]

I know. My dad, he was really like, you guys pick out one snack? And we were like, yeah.

[B]

Wow. Nope.

[A]

So we get a few movies. So I'm sure it was.

[B]

You got a few movies?

[A]

Yeah. It wasn't just one, bro. You got to get at least three. Three.

[B]

So that's why you're out of touch. You're out of touch.

[A]

Yeah, it was. Times were different then. You know, People had more money. And so now being at home, I'm trying to justify. I'm like, that's a very expensive rental.

[B]

By the same amount as the rental.

[A]

I don't know. Blockbuster for all that stuff. It was probably at least $25.

[B]

No way.

[A]

But that's what I'm talking about. Like, with the time that it takes to get there.

[B]

It was the 90s anyways movie. I liked it. It was good. I didn't know it was gonna be a comedy. And also, maybe I'm just biased because.

[A]

I love Miles Heller. Yeah. But it does bring up the question, who would you choose? Would you choose yourself? Would you choose the person who you spent the most time with that you had kids with?

[B]

I get the feeling, like, you shouldn't have to feel guilty, like, you did your lifetime duty, and then you're dead in eternity. Like, you should be able to choose yourself. You don't have to get. I don't want to ruin the movie for people.

[A]

Spoiler alert. Don't. Listen if you have. If you want to watch it.

[B]

She ends up choosing her husband that she was with for 67 years. The whole premise of the movie is she's dead. Her husband's dead. And then her husband who. First husband who died in the war when they were, like, 26, where he's dead, he waited for her. So that's this, like, trio, and she's got to decide who she wants to be with for eternity. And in the end, she was going to choose herself. Then she goes back to the first guy she gets bored, and then goes back to her husband that she's with for 67 years. The movie ends, but it's like they're trying to convince her that she needs to be with them. I'd be like, I don't know.

[A]

I think the moral of the story is, like, life goes on, and the. Your memories in your past are always going to be more. You're always going to glorify the memories that you have. Like, they're always going to seem more nostalgic. And I feel like this kind of relates to this question that this girl asked. Was it last week or the week before where she was talking about, like, she still had, like, these really warm feelings towards her ex. And it's like, because they're memories, like, the memory always seems better than what it is in real life. And so, like, when she's with her husband, her dead husband who had died in war, she's like, we were like, this isn't as fun as I remember you being. Or, like, I miss the person who I actually created a life with. So, you know, I get it.

[B]

I mean, it makes sense how how it ended. But. Yeah, but I didn't like the chief. They're making her feel bad. I'm like, you did your duty.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You know what I mean?

[A]

You put in a tough position. But I don't know, I also understood, like, her. Her current husband who was like, I don't understand how you're in a tough position. Like, we built a life together. Like, it should be an easy choice. And I was like, eternity. See, and this is where John's like, let me go back to my ex girlfriend who has on a beach. And then you'll be there and you'll be like, you know what? It's actually not as great. I gotta go. I gotta get back to my girl. Alex.

[B]

Not all about those titties, you know?

[A]

Yeah, but I don't know.

[B]

I just think you can have a fresh start. An eternity, you know? Like, you don't have to. I mean, I'm not saying I wouldn't choose you, but I just don't think you should be pressured into it.

[A]

We get there and John's like, I could go to Horse world without Alex. Whore or Horse Horse, like in Barbie and Ken.

[B]

So in this movie, you actually get to pick whatever eternity you want. There's like corporate bro eternity. There's like Studio 54. It's like, whatever you want. And then we're thinking, like, does that mean it's all you're doing? Like, if you're like, gym bro, and you're just working out 247 for attorney, like, that would suck. And then we were thinking, we would never know which attorney to choose because we move around so much. I'm like, I want a little bit of everything.

[A]

Right? I can't just, like, live in the mountains forever. Like, I'd also want to go to the beach. Beach and then visit a city. Like, I need options. I can't just be stuck in one eternity forever. But yeah, basically what I just got from this is like, you wouldn't choose me an eternity. You'd want to be alone.

[B]

I just want the choice, you know?

[A]

But like, you would choose to be alone and then you would act. You'd be like, this is actually what I want. I don't want to be around anyone. I don't want because I hate people. I hate my wife, I hate Alex. I hate everybody. And then you would be like the girl. You'd be like, I up. I actually miss Alex telling me about her stupid dreams with colonoscopy.

[B]

Of course I would choose.

[A]

I would choose you miss Alex fighting with me. In the car on Christmas.

[B]

Nine out of ten times I would choose you.

[A]

Should we get into questions? You're like really pissing me off. It's the New Year, John.

[B]

So yeah, let's get into questions.

[A]

Also, I'm just realizing like, you put effort into your look today. Like you're wearing your nice ring, nice watch. Why? Who are you trying to impress?

[B]

You.

[A]

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[B]

To start meeting people to date or meeting people to be friends with.

[A]

I think to date. Dating wise.

[B]

I can say friend wise. I'm right there with you. Dating wise. Yeah, Tinder. That's how we met. Duh.

[A]

Duh. That's it. Next question. What's your advice? No, I think you have to put yourself in the. In. I don't want to say group activities, but like you don't know anyone environment.

[B]

Online's fine.

[A]

Online is fine.

[B]

Why is it so taboo?

[A]

Sometimes it's nice to like, just get out if you want. Like, you know, even if like yes, sure. Online is an option if you want. It worked for us. Like obviously. We're so in love. John, like wants to live with me forever and ever and ever.

[B]

Like let's, let's. We're not going to tell you anything.

[A]

Groundbreaking.

[B]

Revelating. Revelating. Revelating. Revelation.

[A]

Groundbreaking.

[B]

Yeah, it's like revolutionary. Yes, revolutionary.

[A]

You know what? I bar, I hate rewatching the podcast and seeing myself say the wrong words for something. Like last episode I was saying double edged sword, which what I meant to say was double standard. And I'm like, God, if I'm listening, I hate myself because I'm like, bitch.

[B]

I would have never picked up on that ever.

[A]

Well, I mean, whatever. We're, we're just trying our best on our unlimited sleep. But yeah, we're not going to say anything revolutionary or new that you haven't heard before. I think putting yourself in environments where you are going to meet people, join a gym where there's maybe classes. Because that's like, like don't just go where you're going to be working out alone. You could meet someone there too. But like doing class workouts where you know there's classes. Where there's classes and room to meet people or join a library, a run club.

[B]

Again, we talked about this in the, in the past. My sister did really well. Just like pool, like a pool club. I like, I don't even know. That was a fudgeing thing.

[A]

Yeah, there's like plenty of clubs and like, or like pottery classes.

[B]

I don't fuck intramural sports. I think I've met some people who met each other's like significant other in Intramurals. The biggest thing is you got to put yourself out there. Make, make the effort, put the time in.

[A]

And yeah, you could be bold to ask someone out. Next question.

[B]

God, I would love that if like.

[A]

I asked you out.

[B]

No, like in the time of like, I'd be totally like, oh, chick asking me out.

[A]

Some girl asked you out at the gym a few years ago when we were engaged.

[B]

Oh my God. Yeah.

[A]

Remember?

[B]

And then she never came back to the gym.

[A]

She never came back?

[B]

No. I feel bad.

[A]

Why?

[B]

Maybe she moved the next day.

[A]

Maybe you guys just went at different times. Maybe she was like, I don't want to go and like see this guy again. Like she put herself out there.

[B]

Maybe.

[A]

But what did she say?

[B]

Oh God, I. I forgot. Until you told me.

[A]

John would choose her an eternity and be like, what could have been.

[B]

I did have a girl asked. Asked to be my girlfriend in college. And you know, I feel bad now because that was almost like a turn off, which is not fair.

[A]

Really?

[B]

Yeah, I guess. Cuz I like to chase.

[A]

I don't like you, John.

[B]

Come here.

[A]

No.

[B]

Come here.

[A]

You gross me out. Honestly. I don't want to talk to you today. Next question. He's so into me now. Got him wrapped around my finger. Next question. What's your advice on having to move in with family to save money? We're trying to save money to get a house by the end of 2026, but we are having to move in with my in laws. We have an 11 month old and a baby on the way.

[B]

Shit.

[A]

What are some boundaries and rules we have to set moving into someone else's house?

[B]

The fact that you're saying boundaries and rules like you're fucking lucky they're letting you move into their house.

[A]

We're moving into someone else's house. You don't get to set any rules. Their house.

[B]

While she said that you're fudgeing lucky.

[A]

Yeah. That you just say thank you. Those are the, those are the rules. Rules. John and I have done it while we didn't have kids. When we did it there, of course our challenges. But I think like it is such a blessing to be able to save financially while living under someone's roof. You help in any way that you can.

[B]

You make yourself accommodating laundry, dishes, vacuuming.

[A]

Whatever it is because you're in their space. Think if roles were reversed and they were like, wouldn't you feel.

[B]

Not saying she's not. But like wouldn't you feel weird like not helping out? I feel so uncomfortable like not Contributing to this, to their house.

[A]

But wouldn't you also feel weird if, like, to this listener, wouldn't you feel weird if you had your home established and you were letting people come live with you to save money? Let me tell you, they're like, these are the rules that we have. You'd be like, excuse me, get the out. Oh, my gosh.

[B]

Yeah, that's wild. And that's on entitlement. Next question.

[A]

You just have to.

[B]

That was annoying.

[A]

Take a bite of humble pie and listen. While I don't think that, like, they can just take advantage of you, like, there are. There are boundaries that can be set in that way. But, like, this is very. This is temporary. It. It is worth it because you are able to save money. But, like, you're gonna. It's gonna be challenging. You have to. You're gonna have to bite your tongue in a lot of situations here. And if you're not happy doing it, go live somewhere else.

[B]

Struggle now so you can succeed later. I. I honestly. We lived with Alex's grandmother for two years, and when we got out, a lot of our friends were still in the same spot. And we were able to. It was just like, night and day difference.

[A]

And we still feel like we owe my grandma to this day. I love her so much. She's a queen. Next question. What are your opinions on manifesting is a total crap or actually beneficial? I grew up in the Christian church and believed that manifesting was wrong for years. But in the past few years, I've been learning more and think that there's some truth to it. I'm curious what you guys think about. About it.

[B]

You're not allowed to manifest in religion.

[A]

I guess because, like, instead of praying to God, you're more thinking that you can, man. Like, you can bring on these opportunities and gifts and the universe will reward you. I think it just depends on what you believe in.

[B]

Like, what if you're manifesting that God will bring you whatever.

[A]

Well, that's like more prayer, I guess. I don't really. I think they're in the same camp. I want to say, like, praying is still putting something out there, but you are waiting for God to bless you with this thing. Manifesting. You're just, like, envisioning it on your own. Maybe it, like, because it puts yourself at the center and, like, the universe will reward you. I don't know. I think all in all, no matter what it is religious or manifesting or, like, whatever, praying, I don't want to, like, offend anyone and be like, they're very similar, you know, like, either way you're still asking.

[B]

Well, you're just. You're based off of what you know, like, or what you think, you know, someone could counter that. Counter. And we're not like trying to be negative about it or whatever.

[A]

I think it just puts you in this, in the head, in similar headspaces, like manifesting. You're just like thinking about something so you're going to be more open to like viewing opportunities. Similar to perhaps prayer.

[B]

I would say I believe in manifesting, but it's more that I'm psychic. Oh. Because things happen that I say it. But is it also things happen that I.

[A]

Confirmation bias, though?

[B]

It's like, no, I just, I put something out in the, in the unisphere and it happens. I'm love Dr. John. I'm fun fact John. And I'm psyched, you know, but like, how many things have come to fruition?

[A]

Because I was like, you know, but not necessarily fruition. Like it will be like a little sprinkle of something.

[B]

Yeah. I just think of like, hey, I want more Elijah Greg bourbon. And what do you know, Elijah Greg sent me some bourbon.

[A]

But that's because you post on your story and you said running low psychic and you tagged them psychic and they came through. So.

[B]

But I think we're talking about like working with certain brands and then they come in and we ended up working with them.

[A]

Yeah, I don't know. I want to psychic. I don't think that that's psychic, John. Psychic would be like you being like, Alex, you're just jealous. You are. You're going to have a dream about this or your Lucy's going to go do this. She's going to sleep through the night tonight. I know it. That's being psychic. I believe. I don't know. I don't know about any of these heebie jeebies, but like you beachy bees.

[B]

A wasis and a woozies.

[A]

I do believe in positive thought, like good energy, good vibes and that, like manifesting. It's really just putting you in the headspace to be accepting of like the things. Because I just don't. It's like when someone says, don't think about like red cars and now all you see are like red cars. Or you know, if I'm like, find the green things in this room. And then like you don't see the brown things in this room because you're so focused on the green thing. So it's like putting things into focus that you normally wouldn't focus on.

[B]

I also think you subconsciously start working towards whatever you're manifesting as a goal in your head. Like when we were keep talking about wanting to move to la. What. You know, and then we just kind of started shifting our mindset and then like our monies in a way that we can use something to afford to move somewhere or whatever. You know, it's like a subconscious thing that starts happening too.

[A]

Right. And that's why I'm like, for you.

[B]

For me it's just psychic.

[A]

Okay, sure. And that's why I'm like, I don't, I don't. I'm not going to say what is bullshit or what is not. Whatever your truth is your truth and like whatever works for you. Next question. I have a lot of trouble with my social battery when visiting my partner's family in France. Trying to listen in French all the time and eating lunch and dinners together is really exhausting to me. Sometimes it feels so overwhelming. If we take off of work and go visit France from Canada for two weeks, it doesn't usually feel like a vacation for. For me. Sometimes I feel like I'm so quiet around his family and friends because it is my second language. I never want to hurt his feelings by saying it's not fun for me, even though he knows it can be draining. I guess I'm just looking for validation from other introverts out there that it could be tiring when you are staying in someone else's home as a guest.

[B]

Sure. You also don't have to stay for two weeks. Everyone who's like, oh, you're going to different, you got to stay for a certain. Like you don't.

[A]

Especially when it's your partner. Like I. If it's his family and he wants to go, that's great. I do think that you should spend an allotted amount of time, but like, sure. The full two weeks with him, like, I'm sure he would enjoy a little bit of time just on his own too. Especially if it is draining for you. So there has to be some compromise there that you just show up for one week or four days.

[B]

Do you feel like people are just like, oh well, flights like six hours, eight hours, whatever it is. And they're like, you got to make it worth it because you're going on that flight. I know, I just out of that mindset now where it's like, I'll fly somewhere for five hours, do a night and fly back if I have to.

[A]

Or it's just that like maybe her partner or his partner.

[B]

But. But there's a lot of people that are, like, if you're going to vacation, vacation for a long time, like, that's, you know. And also, you know, to burn all your PTO at once, take three days, four days.

[A]

Right. But that's not what she's talking about here. She's talking about, like, the social battery of being with his family there. They speak a different, different language. I think he has to understand that too, because it's also, like, you're a little excluded. It's your second language. You're not, like, keeping up as much. It's. It is going to be more exhausting for you. But I think you have to talk to your partner about that as well. Like, what is important to him? Is it okay if you don't go? Like, would he mind if you don't. Didn't go the whole time? If he's cool with that, then.

[B]

Well, he should get.

[A]

Next question. My boyfriend, 30, and I, 28, have been together for a little over four years and living together for almost, almost two now. Even though we're not the most traditional, our families are. And I've been feeling the pressure to get married for over a year now, it eventually got to me, and a while ago, I told my boyfriend I wanted to get proposed to by the end of the year. As patient and understanding as he is, this did not go over well as he didn't appreciate being given a time frame to go by. He felt like it was a bratty thing to do, whereas I, on the other hand, felt like I was just giving him an idea of where I stood. He says he can't picture himself speaking, spending the rest of his life with anyone else, but that he doesn't feel like it's the right time with me being in grad school. Now we're going into the new year, and there's no ring in sight. He truly is my person, and we've already begun building the rest of our life together, regardless of getting engaged or not. Should I be upset or not believe his reasoning behind it at all or just trust that the time will come when it's right?

[B]

I could see both sides. I mean, I wonder how you actually said it to him. You know, was it like an ultimatum? Like, I need to be engaged by the end of the this year? You know, also, it's like, if you guys haven't had this conversation before, you probably should have had a convo first. Let that kind of settle and then follow up with, like, your statement that you want to get Proposed to. That said, like, I know I have friends that were in grad school with me. They were proposed to when they started grad school. And like, they didn't get married. One of them got married, the other one didn't. You know, because it's like you have. When you have a lot. What's your thoughts on, like, long engagements?

[A]

My thoughts on long engagements or like long dating or, you know, it doesn't fudgeing matter as long as, like, in the relationship, you guys have open communication about that and you're on the same page. I don't think that there should be a world in which you're in a relationship with someone and them proposing to you is on their terms and not yours. Like, I think there needs to be a fluid conversation back and forth so you both have an idea of when you want to get engaged, when you want to take that next step. Step. I don't think that it should be all on one person and the other person is in the dark about it.

[B]

Right.

[A]

Like, I just think how like you giving a demand of when you want to be engaged by, like, have you guys not talked about your timeline of like, when you see yourself progressing to the next step? Like, that's just where I think that there's a disconnect is why, why isn't this an ongoing conversation of, hey, what, what are your thoughts on.

[B]

But he can't brush it off either. It's like, if you're, if you're so committed at this point, you guys are building your life together, whatever, whatever, then like, if that's something you want, I get that too.

[A]

That's my point is, is it should be an open conversation between you. It shouldn't be a demand from you, but he shouldn't be petty that you want to have this conversation.

[B]

Someone in the end is going to give if you want or not. You know what I mean? Unfortunately, not both of you are going to get what you want. One person's not going to get what they want.

[A]

What do you mean?

[B]

Well, he doesn't want to get married anytime soon and she does. So it's like, either he's gonna accommodate to her or she's gonna back off.

[A]

But that's why I just think there needs to be a conversation. It can't be sure.

[B]

You waiting around, having to do something he doesn't want to do. If he want you. Like, if they're gonna.

[A]

Well, that's why compromise is a thing. Because if he's like, well, I don't.

[B]

Want to like, do you Compromise on something like that though. Like, should you be compromised?

[A]

Right. And I think that that's where you either land and you find a compromise or you don't and you break up.

[B]

What's the compromise though?

[A]

It's that you figure out a timeline that works for both of you. Like maybe he's like, hey, okay, then if we don't.

[B]

Another year or whatever.

[A]

Yeah. Or I don't know, maybe he thinks that like you want to get married right away, like while you're in grad school. And maybe you're like, no, I don't mind being engaged for a while. Like, I don't know, for every couple it's going to be different. But again, I just think that like to have one person sitting around waiting on the other person's timeline, like that's not fair.

[B]

Right.

[A]

So I think you're valid in asking. So no, I wouldn't just wait for the time to come because I don't think that that's fair to you. It might Fudgeing never come. I think it needs to be an open conversation throughout.

[B]

And then what did that combo end? They didn't really.

[A]

He said that she was being bratty, that she felt he was putting her like in a time frame or putting him in a time frame.

[B]

Also, his responses is not valid either. If he said that, I wonder how you actually said it to him. Either way, talk about it.

[A]

Keep it an open conversation. Keep it going. Next question. My mother in law has always made remarks about me to my husband. Telling him things like taking me out for dinner or buying me gifts isn't good and he should do that for her too. I ignored these things and let him handle it up until last year when we got married. It's gotten worse and she now tells him that I manipulate him and that I treat him as my puppet. Puppet. My husband got very upset at this and has stopped visiting as much. Kept it to once a month. Enough was enough and I confronted her about it. I tried to keep it as civilized as possible, but she lashed out at me and said everything was my fault. She said I should maybe not listen to everything she says and that it's my husband's fault for telling me about what happens in their conversations. She said she thought she could trust my husband with her opinions, but she was wrong. Therefore me being hurt about this is his fault since he didn't keep his mouth shut. My husband was angry and explained that he's not the problem, she is. He feels obligated to tell me because he doesn't Feel comfortable bringing me around if I'm being spoken badly about. My father in law says things have always been this way and I should keep ignoring her comments because we're family and we shouldn't stop talking to each other. My sister in law and husband are on my side and have also stopped visiting as much given she has always something bad to say about their partners. But I still don't feel comfortable with how this all ended. I get along with everyone in the family except for her and she's usually the hostess for all events and has extended family over as well. I want to get along with her and my husband seems fine with me not going over. But it all feels wrong advice.

[B]

The mother in law is making it about herself.

[A]

She wants to marry her son. She's obsessed with him.

[B]

Unless she's doing the same thing with her daughter in law. I think maybe she just doesn't like that the partners are taking the attention away from her.

[A]

Yeah. Again, she has a weird obsession with her children. Like I mean I'm, I respect your husband. I was gonna say your husband is stepping in here like it's really up to you.

[B]

Like father in law not right. He ignore. How about you fix it? How about you get your wife to lock it the up while you think.

[A]

That that might be the answer though? A lot of, a lot of people are just like set in their ways when it comes to marriage and they're passive because they're like well she is cool.

[B]

So then she has to accommodate because the mother in law. No, I was saying the father in law is thinking like oh just ignore her. Be like how about you tell her.

[A]

To shut the up like grow a pair and step in.

[B]

Yeah, it's unfair for him to tell his daughter in law to just like roll over.

[A]

You can't expect anyone to do anything in this situation. Like I again I think that like.

[B]

I'm just pointing out everyone who's wrong here.

[A]

Right.

[B]

She's not wrong.

[A]

No, you're not wrong. But I think like what advice? Like you're not going to change your mother in law, you're not going to change your father in law.

[B]

I want to put the energy, the time and energy.

[A]

Yeah, it's kind but like if you're fine with not going over there then don't like protect your peace at that. Like you've tried. This woman has mental health issues.

[B]

Something is bothering her. So in order to like help her mental health. Right. Because this is something that's obviously affecting her. How to, how to at least get her to feel better.

[A]

Would you be opposed to. And listen, if your mother in law says no because she's crazy and she'll probably say no.

[B]

Not going to therapy with her.

[A]

I was gonna say do like a family counseling and just be like listen, we obviously need a mediator here. You have some issues with me. Get it all out on the table. What is it? Because I'm not going anywhere. I married your son. I'm sorry you weren't able to. But he's mine.

[B]

Sure. I guess that's one thing you could do. I was thinking something just on her own to like make her remove this like pressure and thought from her head about like wanting to try to fix everything. Maybe it's seeing a therapist herself to in order to like alleviate these thoughts that she's having.

[A]

Dude, I'm sorry, that's gotta be so annoying. I'm just, I'm thankful that though you're married to someone who has the. What's the word that I'm looking for the awareness that his mom is.

[B]

I decide out of mind though. I mean for me at least.

[A]

Yeah, you're like just if I don't.

[B]

See you like whatever.

[A]

Yeah. And that's I think a solution as well. Just like then don't be around if she's that toxic. Oh well. Next question. My sister in law got engaged on Christmas Eve. They've been together for five years and have two kids together. He considered the ring her Christmas present and didn't get her anything else. She got him a couple of thoughtful presents and she is very excited because she's been waiting such a long time for a proposal and told me his sister had the ring appraised and it was worth $15,000 and he won't tell her where he got it from. I asked how she is going to get it cleaned for their warranty if she doesn't know where it is from. And she says that cleaning does not apply to their warranty. My husband put a picture of the ring into Google photo search and the ring came up for $150 from Walmart. Do we stay out of this and let her be happy or tell her to that he might have lied about what the ring is worth.

[B]

Does he have the appraisal paperwork? You know, prove it?

[A]

I guess like in my situation here I'm just like who cares?

[B]

No, I get it. Honestly initially I thought this question was about her not getting any other Christmas gifts but the ring. And I was going to be like I was going to go off, I'd be like yeah, she shouldn't get any more. Chris. She got a fucking $15,000 ring and you're complaining like you don't get any more Christmas presents.

[A]

No, listen. See, hot take. I think she should have gotten Christmas presents. What? If she got engaged, engaged, on any other day, she would have gotten Christmas presents. Like you're using that as her main Christmas present.

[B]

God, yes.

[A]

You proposed to me on a random day and so you got me my engagement ring and Christmas presents.

[B]

Her on Christmas.

[A]

Christmas presents.

[B]

When did he propose to her?

[A]

Yeah, Christmas Eve. So we didn't get her any Christmas.

[B]

I shouldn't. No. Hot day up. Wow, you're spoiled.

[A]

I think. I think that he's just getting out of Christmas presents.

[B]

Alex is spoiled.

[A]

I think that he's using that. It's like proposing grand ring or it's 150.

[B]

That's different. But if it's a $15,000 ring you.

[A]

Like, that's a lot of fucking money. I'm not taking away. It could have been. Again, even if it was $150 ring, I still want Christmas presents.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

I'm just saying because again, wild. I actually just saw a tick tock on this where a guy was talking about how his. His sister got engaged and his fiance set it up so that like they did a whole secret Santa with the family. And he was like my sister's now new fiance, like got. Got her as, you know, his secret Santa, but proposed on Christmas day, didn't get her a secret Santa gift, but like gave her an engagement ring. And he goes, and it was a $50 limit. How. How did he make a ring Fin the $50? But I just think, yeah, I don't know. He should have gotten whatever besides the point.

[B]

A hot take on your part.

[A]

Oh, wow.

[B]

Wow.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

I think that's on entitlement.

[A]

Doing this to be like, man, like. Yeah, of course. That's a very generous.

[B]

Strategically, you should be a good for like three years. $15,000, $50,000 cheap.

[A]

Okay. And then you could get me a book. You could get me like, you know, some fuzzy socks. You don't have to go crazy with my Christmas presents, but do something a little bit thoughtful.

[B]

You get a compliment and I expected thank you in return.

[A]

No, it's rude.

[B]

But going back to the actual question, I mean, a cut's a cut. How are you gonna. You take a photo of it?

[A]

That's what I was.

[B]

How do you know, like how accurate that is?

[A]

Unless it's a very specific ring that has like engravings and like extra stuff Settings on the side. Like there's no way that it's Google is going to be that accurate. Be like this one's from Walmart and this one's from Costco and this one's. But Costco does actually have really nice ranks. But like. Or this one's from wherever. I just. And also if she's happy, she's happy. Who cares? She'll find out one day eventually. Or not. Like is it really impacting your life? That's just where I'm at. Like yeah. While it might be a little dramatic to think about the fact that like he didn't actually spend $15,000 and she's walking around with 150 ring on her hand. Who actually cares, right? Who cares? Let it go.

[B]

I don't know why I said right. I actually wasn't really paying attention. I just, I think they, I think she should get the appraisal. It was $150 ring. I mean that's kind of bullshit that if he's lying. Because if it's a lie.

[A]

Well also why would the sister, his sister have the ring appraised? Like why wouldn't her fiance have the ring appraised?

[B]

His sister. Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah. Someone get the actual appraisal. I think the actual appraisal has to be there. But you can also do more digging because then when you get, if you get insurance, right? But you see on your statement like how much is insurance?

[A]

This isn't you. Like if your husband's sister doesn't care, why do you care so much?

[B]

People are going to be like John and Alex, you're so it shouldn't matter.

[A]

That's what I'm saying. Like it doesn't actually matter who you're saying. You're like get the, get the appraisal, get the insurance, figure out it's not your ring, so who cares?

[B]

No, I'm talking about, I'm talking about the girl who got the ring. Get the appraisal.

[A]

She's not writing in though. The sister in law is. So who cares? That's what I'm just getting at. It doesn't really like.

[B]

Nah, now I'm so confused. Who the fox who. That's fine. I'm just saying in general someone get the appraisal for this poor girl if it is $150 ring because that's kind of fucked. That's my two, that's my two cents.

[A]

And I'm saying if she doesn't care about getting the appraisal and she believes that it was a $15,000 because she wants to trust her husband and she's not looking at the insurance or she's not wanting to see the paper. To trust that it's a fifteen thousand dollar ring. Let her live in her ignorance is bliss. Or maybe it is, who cares? Because if you say something, you're gonna look like a dick. If it is actually a $15,000 ring. If you're like, hmm, did you see the appraisal paper?

[B]

I'm just banking on this guy and not being 15 grand, I'd be like you for lying. Like, that's such a move from the dude. Of course if it's not.

[A]

Of course. But that's like not your battle. That's not like your dirt to dig up.

[B]

I would.

[A]

Do I know you?

[B]

I would do some digging.

[A]

Yeah, because you like the drama, John, but like not in 2026.

[B]

Well, no, I mean, it'll help me.

[A]

You're not judging.

[B]

It would help me base my. If I want to be friends with this person or not. Like, I guess good moral character if.

[A]

The person who owns the ring is not questioning the value.

[B]

Because if that person was like, look at my ring, look at my fifteen thousand dollar ring. You're like, you don't know for sure if it's $15,000 or 150. Don't be bragging so you're about the ring when you don't know.

[A]

But like again, who cares? And maybe she's not bragging about the ring. Who walks around and they're like, look at my $15,000 ring.

[B]

How about people who have really expensive cars? Like, look at my car. Look at my car. And they didn't put any money down on the car and it's just a lease because you don't own that car. You know what I'm saying? Like people bragging about stuff that's.

[A]

That they don't actually own, like that's them. Like, then they're just like a house of cards. It's a. But this girl doesn't know. I don't know. Listen, I'm just saying, who cares? It's not your life. Does it impact you?

[B]

Does someone mentally that someone walk saying.

[A]

That they own their Mercedes when they really like Lisa? Does that really impact your life? No, it doesn't. John.

[B]

Don't, don't lie. You just don't like liars.

[A]

Okay?

[B]

Don't be all grandiose when you, you don't own.

[A]

You shouldn't be grandiose anyway.

[B]

People are. People like to brag. People like to talk about Stuff can't.

[A]

Take it with you, you know? Next question.

[B]

That you can't because you actually don't own it. They'll take it back from you, so joke's on you.

[A]

Like your, your kids won't get it either. Yeah. Next question. I've been dating my boyfriend for over four years and lately I'm starting to wonder what I'm actually doing in this relationship. I feel like just based off the start of this question, I shouldn't even get into it. Just break up. If you're already questioning and you're saying.

[B]

Like, I'm assuming you guys don't talk.

[A]

I'm assuming it says the biggest issue is his family, I'll get into it. He's an only child and extremely close with his parents. They had him later in life, so he is their miracle baby. And their bond is intense. From early on, they made it clear that they don't like me. His mom has even told me to break up with him so he can play the field because there are plenty of fish in the sea, amongst many other less than great things. Despite that, I've gone out of my way to be kind and respectful. I send cards for every holiday, flowers for Mother's Day and Father's Day. And I've really tried to show up with grace. The response is always polite, but cold. A quick thanks. The hardest part is the holidays. Every year his parents insist on celebrating with just the three of them. This year would have been our 5th without her. This year would have been our fifth Christmas together and I still wasn't welcome. I've told my boyfriend how much it would mean to me to spend any holiday together, Thanksgiving, Christmas, anything. But he says it's up to his parents and he leaves it at that. Then there's a family trip. Every January they go to the Caribbean. I was invited the first two years we dated, but for the last three years I've been excluded. Also side note, on the last trip I went on with him, I was putting sunscreen on my boyfriend and his mom pushed me off so that she could lather him instead. Last year, instead of inviting me, they brought two of his friends. I understand wanting family time, especially since he lives in a different state. But at this point I'm asked myself, what's the point of being in a long term relationship if we can't even begin to blend our lives or our families? This causes the same fight every year and nothing ever changes. He's tried to stand up for me, but his parents have this fixed narrative. He's Tried that I'm wrong for him and that I can't do anything right. So I guess my question is, am I asking for too much or am I settling for too little?

[B]

This guy's such a. Oh, my God.

[A]

I think that you're seeing what is the future of, like, what your relationship is going to look like when you're married and think you're not going to get married, though.

[B]

That's the thing.

[A]

No, if you were to get married.

[B]

But you're not, you're not going to get married. He'll never. If he needs approval of his parents, they're. They're not going to get married. I feel bad for her. I like, she seems like a really genuine chick. I hope, I hope you find someone.

[A]

You want to be with, someone who has a backbone.

[B]

It's hard for people to, to just to, to break up, to disengage, to move on. I mean, she's committed so much time to him. I get, I understand for her. I feel bad for you, though, if you're, if you're actually looking for advice. I, you, you would. You got to get out of this. You're.

[A]

Okay. So your question is, am I asking for too much? No, you're not. You're asking for the bare minimum of a relationship.

[B]

You've been together for five years and.

[A]

They'Re not inviting you to holidays, to Christmas, to Thanksgiving.

[B]

And he's like, I tried sticking up for you, but I could like, shut the fuck up. You're such a pussy.

[A]

And to say it's up to my parents. You're an adult.

[B]

How old are you? How old are they?

[A]

She doesn't say, but like, I'm sorry. By the time that you're 18 or out of your parents home, you're doing what you want to do. It's not up to your parents. And maybe they're like, depending on, like, who gets invited to.

[B]

Can you imagine his mom shoving her on the way to slap.

[A]

Oh, my God. The moms who are obsessed with their sons in this episode.

[B]

Concerning a lot of mama boys out there. A lot of, A lot of just kids getting their hands held way too much these days. It's crazy.

[A]

But again, this is giving me the ick from your boyfriend. The fact that he's okay with it and he goes up to my parents.

[B]

Oh my God, shut up. Like Gen Z. Like a ton of them aren't driving. Like, they don't even want to.

[A]

They don't even want to drive for another day.

[B]

I'm just saying, like, everyone's getting their handheld.

[A]

Like nobody wants to dependent but I don't want to like become one of those people who is just like, oh, a younger generation. Like there's. There's good apples in every batch, there's bad apples in every batch. Just like there's.

[B]

I don't know what that's millennials. I don't know what that has to do with driving.

[A]

I don't know what driving has to do with moms who are obsessed with their sons. Next question. My mother in law lives in Puerto Rico and my husband and I live in Florida. She's never visited before we had children, not even for our wedding. Now that we have our first son, she's been here twice, both times for two weeks, staying on our guest bedroom and our son is only four months old. In the years my husband and I have been together, I've only met her once and we paid to fly to her to visit. She wanted us to stay with her, but I told my husband I'd rather get a hotel. One of the issues is that she doesn't speak English. I I'm working on learning Spanish, but it's very minimal. I struggle a lot to understand her fast speaking when she stays home with us. I feel like she makes herself too at home. I've become a stay at home mom and my husband works a lot, so it's mainly just me here with her all day. She has other family members who live only about 25 minutes away, but she just sits at my house messing with my things, constantly trying to tell me how I should be parenting via Google Translate. She reorganizes things that are already organized in a way that I like without asking. She will run to fold my laundry as soon as the dryer finishes, but does things like hanging T shirts and shorts while folding my husband's work suits. She also tries to buy decor for my home that I don't like or want and just puts it up. She's even redoing my baby's room. It's all just too much for me. My husband says she's just trying to help and if I don't like it, I could put it all back when she leaves. How can I effectively get my husband and her to understand that this actually creates more work for me and that I'd prefer her to just treat herself as a guest in my home? My husband thinks his mom can do no wrong and thinks I'm being too harsh. The only times we actually argue are when she's visited. I honestly didn't realize how much Of a mama's boy. He was.

[B]

I would say if she's coming frequently, I would say something. But she's only been there twice. Like, I would suck it up.

[A]

Well, I guess she's been here now twice in the past four months. Like, she's never come before. She stays for two weeks. So she's been there for four weeks in the past four months. So a month out of the past.

[B]

Four months, I would let it ride a little bit longer to see if this is going to be a continuous thing or if it slows down and then she goes back to lady. They come in once in a while. I wouldn't die on this hill yet, is what I'm saying. Now, if this was a parent who lived close and they were constantly coming, doing stuff and invading your. Your piece, like, weekly. Yeah.

[A]

I mean, two weeks is a long time. But at the same time, I'm just like. I'm the type of person where I'm just like, listen, I'm not gonna like, ruffle feathers, Especially if there's a language barrier there. Like, you're here for two weeks, we don't see you often.

[B]

You definitely would, you would tell me to say something.

[A]

Oh, I'd leave it up to you. I wouldn't say anything. Yeah, but if you were like, no, just let it. I would just be like, okay, but like, if things were being hung up up in my house and like, I would then make it your problem. Be like, your mom hung that there. You could take it down. I don't want to figure out something to do with it. You know what I mean?

[B]

Right.

[A]

But like, in other areas, it sounds like she's just trying. She needs things to do. So maybe just like, try to involve her as opposed to just like sit around all day and like, have her do bus stop. No, I would like. And not that you have to necessarily host her, but, like, it sounds like she wants to be involved with the grandkids. Like, give her tasks. If, like, she's already doing these tasks.

[B]

That'S to get out. Have her walk like the stroller.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Get her out of the house.

[A]

Yeah. Have her teach them Spanish. That's what I would love to have a grandmother who spoke another language. I would be like, teach my kids another language, please. But I think that, like, she's probably just looking for things to do. And if she's not, you know, if she's not ill willed, like, it just sounds like here she's just trying to do things to keep busy and she thinks she's being Helpful. And like, while you're getting annoyed with that, I think you just have to, like, redirect her and, like, do things that are going to be redirect for sure. Go shopping with her, you know, if, like, she's going out and buying decor. I do that with your mom and we're just like.

[B]

I think the point is to have less time with her. Let her take the kids out of the house in this area, like if there's a playground nearby or whatever, because she has older kids. Are just the one kid. It doesn't matter. Even if it's just the baby. Put the baby in the stroller and let her walk around there.

[A]

They only have their one son.

[B]

Yeah, walk him around.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Good luck, though. I wouldn't die on this hill yet. Just wait. If she keeps coming as often as she's coming, then, yeah, I'd say something.

[A]

Next question. This is going to be a blend of sharing a secret slash question. It's more of a confession, but there's a question at the end. I have a little confession. I've had a secret finsta for four or five years now. It started as this harmless curiosity thing. I'd use it to check up on my ex's new girlfriends, sometimes now wives or, you know, stalk the guys my friends were dating. It kind of turned into this weird little hobby. But here's where it gets interesting. I've been in a relationship for almost two years now, and my partner just moved in. Suddenly I'm realizing that if they ever found out about my fin sta, it would definitely not look good. It might come across as obsessive or like, I'm still hung up on people from the past, which I'm really not. Still, I get how it would look from the other side. If the roles were reversed, how would I feel? Well, would I see it as a harmless curiosity thing or something a little shady? But I also think it'd be sad to let it go since I'm so invested. So I want to throw this out there. What do you think? Is having a secret finsta like this just a fun guilty pleasure or is it crossing a line?

[B]

Crossing a line? The fact that you're saying, like, I only do it for fun. That's a lie. You're, you're, you're.

[A]

Do people actually have fin does?

[B]

I had ex girlfriend that did that.

[A]

Who has time?

[B]

It was just college, so.

[A]

And also, who's letting, like, random accounts that you don't know? I mean, we are follow us, but, like, we don't actually like share personal. Like that personal info out there. Like, who, who out here? I just think it's like, bizarre. Like, if someone has a private account, which is like, I'm assuming, like, why you make a finsta, to like, follow them so you don't have to follow them from your actual account. Or maybe it's because, like, you think that, like, they'll see you looking at their stories from your actual personal account. Like, what's the point of a finsta?

[B]

To stalk.

[A]

Yeah, I. I do think this is crossing a line because if I found.

[B]

No, no, because you have a. You have a fake account because you're too embarrassed to see it from your actual account and have them see that you're looking at. Right, okay, so that's the premise of it.

[A]

Can't you just stalk people from your normal account? I guess you won't be able to see their stories anyway. If I found out that you had a finsta, that would be a huge red flag for me. If I found out that you were stalking your ex's new husbands or their relationships, or like, you're just other people's partners or people you.

[B]

Like how she's saying other people? Like, you know for a fact she's stalking her own exes. If she's talking. She said.

[A]

She said she was. Oh, listen.

[B]

Yeah, girl, it's weird.

[A]

You gotta.

[B]

It can't be mentally healthy, even though you don't think, like, that can't be good for you.

[A]

I just feel like it's very immature. It's a very high school thing to do. Like, of course, when I, like my first boyfriend that I broke up with, I was like, oh my God, I can't believe that he's dating someone new. Would check in on, like, what they were doing. Never from a finsta. I was like, like liking things from my personal account.

[B]

You liked it?

[A]

Oh, back when I was like 20 years old, I was like, savage. I wouldn't say savage, but I was very immature. And so I think that it's just a maturity thing. Like, why do you need to be stalking to see, like, what they're up to? And I don't know how old you are, so maybe it is just an immaturity thing.

[B]

But we've talked about this in the past. We've seen each other's ex's accounts. Like, it just seeing what people do in your past, it's not only your exes or friends or whoever, just like, seeing people where they're at in their life these days.

[A]

But to make it a hobby that, like, you're actively checking in. Like, how. How often would you say is appropriate to look back on, like, an ex and see, like, what they're up to?

[B]

Once a year?

[A]

Yeah, I would give it that.

[B]

I also don't care. Like, John doesn't matter to me. It doesn't even matter. I think it's the fake accounting that's weird.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

But I'm also comics. Like, I know I'm the best that you've ever been with, so, like, I don't.

[A]

Oh, me?

[B]

Yeah. Yeah.

[A]

I'm like, see, I'm not concerned about you at all. Like, I know that, like, I'm the best that all my exes has ever been with. So I'm like, I don't need to look into what they're doing because I'm like, I'm doing great. Like, I really don't care. Why are you concerned about me?

[B]

That's. You were looking at me like, oh, no.

[A]

Like, I know that you're looking back at your ex's account and you're like, oh, you know, I miss. I miss them so much.

[B]

No, no.

[A]

Like, you know that people are looking, like, stalking you, and they're like, wow, John really married out of his league.

[B]

That too.

[A]

I think that, like, if anything, I get high off of knowing that, like, my ex has stalked me. And they're like, damn, Alex married someone.

[B]

Who you guys fucked up.

[A]

Actually in love with. Like, she has a lot of fun with. Like, we don't. We didn't fight all day on Christmas Eve. But look, you just grow and mature and you find, like, people who do work for you. Like, exes are in the past for a reason. I just.

[B]

It's a good line. Exes are in the past for a reason.

[A]

That. But also, like, when I. You should look at your exes in new relationships and listen, as long as, like, they weren't abusive and whatever, like, terrible people, you should be happy for them that they found someone who, like, can put up with their. Or, like, that is a good match for them because, again, like, you weren't a good match together. And it doesn't mean that they're bad people. It doesn't mean that their new partners are bad people. People, just leave them alone. Just leave them alone. Like, why are you now? It goes into, like, what we were.

[B]

Saying, which is weird.

[A]

Yeah, it goes into, like, what we're kind of saying in the beginning of the episode where it's like, your memory of something might feel more, like, glorified or, like, warm and cozy than like what it actually was. Like, why do you feel the need to just like, be checking it? And I don't know, maybe where. Maybe it is normal for people to like, go back and continuously check in on people with the finsta, but I think it's. I think it's a bit much and I would be concerned if I saw that you had one.

[B]

Agree. Next question.

[A]

That's it. That's all she wrote.

[B]

Perfect.

[A]

Do you have any wrecks?

[B]

I do have a wreck. Did I say this last time? I was moving tree branches out of our driveway and I got SAP all over my hands and I looked up how to get rid of it and you put olive oil on your hands, bunch of salt, rub your hands together, and it came off. I was like, holy. So you could do that. Another thing is hand sanitizer. I will say, are you going to.

[A]

Bring up what I think you're going to bring up?

[B]

I will say, don't use. If it gets on your car, on your windshield, is you will scrape the.

[A]

Windshield or the paint on your car. That's what you did too.

[B]

We just got this car, it was like a week old. And I scraped the paint and the windshield.

[A]

I'm like, why does it look like our car was buffed out?

[B]

I don't think a sponge could do.

[A]

That with the scratchy side of the sponge.

[B]

It wasn't a Brillo pad, it was a sponge. It's a cloth.

[A]

No, but you use the scratchy side.

[B]

But it's still like a cloth.

[A]

Still look Brillo, though.

[B]

No, it's not Brillo's.

[A]

It's not a Brillo pad. But it's like, you know, if it's harder. Didn't you take science class about, like, hardness levels? Like, again, diamonds can scratch mostly everything. Like, they can't be scratched.

[B]

Only diamonds could scratch diamonds for sure.

[A]

But like, you have to look at the hardness of what things are. Yeah, you can do that.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Well, I just know that it can work on your hands. My wreck is going to be my cousin's nail business because she crushes. I mean, you guys, if you're not in San Diego, I'm sorry, she can't help you out.

[B]

Her business is Bella, babe San Diego.

[A]

Bella, babe San Diego. I've probably mentioned her before. Christina, Queen cousin. Love her. Thank you so much for coming crushing my New Year's Eve's Eve nails. Yay. Disco balls.

[B]

Cool. Well, everybody, like, subscribe, email comment. That's it. Do all the things, please.

[A]

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[B]

Ciao. Ciao.

[A]

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