Podcast Summary: Happy Wife Happy Life – Episode 64: "We Hate To Say It, But You ARE The Ahole"**

Release Date: May 19, 2025

Hosts: Kendahl Landreth and Jordan Myrick
Title: We Hate To Say It, But You ARE The A**hole
Podcast Description: Kendahl Landreth and Jordan Myrick are two very unqualified (but deeply in love) comedians who are here to help you navigate all things relationships.

Overview

In Episode 64 of Happy Wife Happy Life, hosts Kendahl Landreth and Jordan Myrick delve into the popular "Am I the Asshole" (AITA) scenarios submitted by their listeners. With their signature humor and candid dialogue, Kendahl and Jordan dissect various relationship dilemmas, offering their perspectives on whether the individuals in these situations are in the wrong. This episode is packed with relatable discussions, comedic banter, and insightful takes on modern relationship challenges.

1. Boyfriend Following Sexual Accounts on Social Media

Scenario:
A listener questions whether they're at fault for feeling uncomfortable with their boyfriend who frequently follows half-naked and OnlyFans accounts on Instagram.

Discussion Highlights:

• Kendahl expresses disbelief: "Unless your boyfriend is like a really pro sex worker... But if he just follows so many people who post photos in bikinis, I don't know."

• Jordan adds perspective on support versus passive following: "If you're like, a big supporter and actually paying for the accounts, that's fine. But just looking at pictures? That's a different story."

Notable Quotes:

• Kendahl [03:10]: “It feels so 14 year old... It’s like hiding a Playboy magazine under his rag.”

• Jordan [04:25]: “Emotionally and financially, I'm just like, if... Why are you obsessed with looking at pictures of women in bikinis? That's such freak behavior.”

Conclusion:
Both hosts agree that the boyfriend’s behavior is immature and potentially problematic, suggesting that the listener is not at fault for feeling uncomfortable.

2. Coming Out as a Lesbian to a Husband of Nine Years

Scenario:
A listener asks if they're in the wrong for coming out as a lesbian to their husband after nine years of marriage and then choosing to stay with him solely for the sake of their children.

Discussion Highlights:

• Kendahl acknowledges the complexity: "Coming out to your husband is like one of the top hardest things to do."

• Jordan emphasizes the emotional strain: “It’s a sad situation. But you’re not an asshole.”

Notable Quotes:

• Kendahl [12:01]: “I think the fact that you did still do that hardest thing and come out to him... speaks to how open your relationship probably is.”

• Jordan [12:49]: “What a fruitful relationship this is... it speaks to your open relationship.”

Conclusion:
Kendahl and Jordan empathize with the listener, affirming that coming out is a courageous act and not an asshole move. They suggest that co-parenting amicably is possible even in such challenging circumstances.

3. Leaving a Bachelor Party Group Chat

Scenario:
A listener wonders if they're being inconsiderate for wanting to exit a group chat tied to a recent bachelor party, which continues to send numerous messages post-event.

Discussion Highlights:

• Kendahl advocates for mental well-being: “Group chats should be illegal.”

• Jordan supports the listener’s desire to disconnect: “Leave it. Who cares?”

Notable Quotes:

• Kendahl [14:10]: “When I receive a message that's in any group chat, I feel physically unable to do work for the rest of the day.”

• Jordan [14:40]: “If you’re charging anyone for, like, tit for tat stuff... it can be very generous.”

Conclusion:
The hosts concur that the listener is justified in wanting to leave the overwhelming group chat, emphasizing the importance of personal boundaries and mental health.

4. Advising a Sister on Fertility Issues

Scenario:
A listener asks if they're wrong for suggesting to their sister, who is trying to conceive, that she get her fertility levels checked, despite having faced their own infertility struggles.

Discussion Highlights:

• Kendahl emphasizes the intent behind the advice: “Just because something you said gave someone anxiety doesn’t mean it was bad.”

• Jordan discusses the importance of timing and delivery: “It depends on how you did it. If you mentioned it kindly and offered support, you’re not an asshole.”

Notable Quotes:

• Kendahl [16:12]: “There’s a lot of times that, like, I’ll say something and then someone will be like, oh, you really should get that checked out.”

• Jordan [16:35]: “Know the time and the place. But it’s not cruel to realize that you and someone else are not a good match for each other.”

Conclusion:
They agree that the listener acted out of love and concern, and unless the advice was forcefully given, it's not considered asshole behavior.

5. Friend’s Husband's Presence at Every Hangout

Scenario:
A listener is frustrated that a friend’s husband always attends group gatherings, behaves negatively, and doesn't participate in activities, making the listener question if they're being unreasonable.

Discussion Highlights:

• Kendahl finds the behavior inconsiderate: “It feels like Girls night... your spouse gets to be there but yours don’t.”

• Jordan questions the listener’s feelings: “If he’s being negative, why does that bother you so much?”

Notable Quotes:

• Kendahl [21:35]: “I think this is asshole on asshole crime. It is complete anal crime.”

• Jordan [24:46]: “If you really sit and think about it, who cares? And clearly she wants him there.”

Conclusion:
The hosts lean towards the listener being in the wrong for not addressing the issue directly with the friend, suggesting that open communication could resolve the tension.

6. Throwing Away Wife’s Celery

Scenario:
A listener wonders if they're at fault for disposing of their wife’s chopped celery because it was "too big" for the soup they were preparing.

Discussion Highlights:

• Kendahl is incredulous: “There is no way someone actually threw away celery because they thought it was too big. That is crazy.”

• Jordan questions the authenticity: “Why are you writing to this podcast and telling us a lie?”

Notable Quotes:

• Kendahl [31:19]: “I'm gonna pretend like it didn't happen. Asshole. It didn't happen.”

• Jordan [31:49]: “I threw away my wife’s celery after she cut it too big for the soup I was making. That's what it says.”

Conclusion:
They find the scenario absurd and agree that the listener was inconsiderate, humorously labeling them an asshole for such petty behavior.

7. Telling a 3-Year-Old "Mommy Needs 5 Minutes Alone"

Scenario:
A listener asks if they're wrong for telling their toddler they need to have a moment alone, subsequently spending extended time on their phone.

Discussion Highlights:

• Kendahl initially finds it harsh but acknowledges self-care: “That means that if I was a mom, I would be actually maybe the meanest mom ever.”

• Jordan reframes it as a survival tactic: “I would say it's pretty routine. You're saying this is a survival tactic.”

Notable Quotes:

• Kendahl [34:02]: “That means that if I was a mom, I would be actually maybe the meanest mom ever.”

• Jordan [35:52]: “Teaching them that it's okay to have me time for themselves.”

Conclusion:
After initial reservations, the hosts agree that taking brief moments for self-care is essential and not inherently asshole behavior, especially when balanced with parenting responsibilities.

Conclusion & Call to Action

As the episode wraps up, Kendahl and Jordan continue their humorous banter while encouraging listeners to engage with the podcast. They invite audience members to submit their own AITA scenarios via email and follow them on Instagram for more content. The hosts emphasize that, regardless of the judgments made on the podcast, listeners are valued and appreciated.

Notable Quotes:

• Kendahl [38:06]: “Your tickle to get to ask us a question would be to follow us on Instagram at hwhlpodcast.”

• Jordan [38:50]: “If you wrote in, even if we called you an asshole at the end of the day, you're not an asshole because you listen to this podcast and we love you.”

Final Thoughts:
Episode 64 of Happy Wife Happy Life offers a blend of humor, empathy, and frank discussions on various relationship issues. Kendahl and Jordan's dynamic interplay provides listeners with both laughs and valuable insights, making complex interpersonal dilemmas more approachable and understandable.

Follow & Subscribe:
For more episodes and to submit your own AITA scenarios, email hwhlpodquestionsmail.com or follow the hosts on Instagram @hwhlpodcast.