Happy Wife Happy Life – Episode 81: "We Judge YOUR Relationship Advice"
September 15, 2025
Hosts: Kendahl Landreth & Jordan Myrick

Episode Overview

In this episode, Kendahl and Jordan dive into relationship advice found online, mostly from Reddit, and hilariously (and sometimes seriously) debate if it holds up to real-life scrutiny. They start with a cathartic update about ongoing disasters in their home life, then launch into a series of advice verdicts—everywhere from the importance of hand soap to expressing (or not expressing) unsolicited counsel to your partner. The couple also shares listener gifts, their current mental and physical state, and why, in Jordan’s words, "it's me versus corporate greed." Their signature blend of chaos, honesty, and chemistry is on full display.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Home Renovation Hell & Corporate Suffering

00:56–16:08

• The hosts are “living in [their] own prison” due to home flooding, insurance hassles, and ongoing construction.
• Jordan recounts endless, adversarial calls with both their insurance company (“I’m bartering with him...like a custody battle”—Jordan, 02:08), and American Airlines, refusing to let big corporations “pull a fast one.”
• Kendahl contrasts Jordan’s approach: “If you work in customer service...and you hear, ‘Hi, this is Jordan Myrick,’ you’re not going to win the battle.” (04:16)
• This segment is peppered with stories about customer service, Del Taco’s broken soda machine, and a general sense of being at the mercy of impersonal systems:
  • “It's me versus corporate greed.” —Jordan, 10:59
• They admit the stress has frayed their nerves (“the breaking point is here”), but manage to infuse humor and affection throughout.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “Jordan is always trying to call as many people so they can eventually speak to the CEO.” —Kendahl, 08:46
• “If I let go [of the avocado], I will absolutely lose it.” —Kendahl, 26:49

2. Naming the Positives

16:08–19:13

• To counterbalance the negativity, Kendahl suggests each name three good things from the week:
  1. Kendahl bought her wedding dress (“It is so pretty...it’s vintage!”—16:27–17:18)
  2. Trip to Tahoe with Kendahl’s mom (kayaks, family fun, Swifty mom with orange sparkle nails—17:47–18:05)
  3. Taylor Swift engagement news (mostly for Kendahl’s mom’s benefit—17:28–17:34)
  4. Dog’s tummy troubles resolved (slipped into the “fourth” positive, 18:06–18:16)
• They reflect on how life’s inconveniences—handled with the manageability afforded by flexible work—provoke gratitude and awareness of others’ struggles (“If this is hard for us...I don’t even know how it is possible for anyone else,” 19:25).

3. Judging Internet Relationship Advice

20:30–35:52

Format: Jordan presents advice; both react with banter, personal anecdotes, and occasional mild debate.

a. "Don’t date people who don’t have hand soap in their bathroom."

21:29–28:04

• Immediate agreement: “Yeah, 100%.” —Kendahl, 21:33
• Kendahl points out it’s a “straight guy problem”; women rarely lack soap (21:35–21:46).
• Tangent on handwashing: Kendahl controversially claims people can be dramatic about washing hands, leading to a comical exchange (“Where are you doing that sometimes? I haven’t seen it.” —Jordan, 22:58).
• Kendahl: “I wash my hands after the bathroom…sometimes people act like you went and jumped in the toilet and went for a swim.” (23:03–23:20)
• The larger point: lack of hand soap points to a deeper issue of being a “man-child.”

b. "When your partner wants to talk, ask if they want advice or just want you to listen."

28:04–29:21

• Both agree, noting it’s helped their relationships and referencing advice from Jordan’s dad.
• “I think it can be helpful to be like, I just need to vent or whatever. That’s actually improved my dad and I’s relationship.” —Jordan, 29:12

c. "Randomly give your partner a cold beverage on a hot day."

29:29–30:12

• Endorsed enthusiastically (“I love that, and that’s great advice.” —Jordan, 29:30).
• Segues into their shared love of mocktails, with a special shoutout to Trader Joe’s dragon fruit concentrate.

d. "No one is going to love you the way you love them."

33:53–36:31

• Initial confusion, then both agree it’s about understanding different love languages and managing expectations.
• Jordan: "You have to allow people to express love for you in the way that they're able to.”—34:06
• Kendahl: "If you're just at every moment being like, I wish they did this, I wish they did this...maybe they're showing you love in all those other ways.” (35:10)

4. On Mental Health, OCD, and Domestic Worries

36:31–40:10

• Jordan opens up about heightened OCD from stress and post-traumatic fears dating back to childhood (“after 9/11, I would take all my possessions with me in case the house burned down”—37:24).
• Kendahl (supportively): “Once we get past all this, then we'll start tackling that.” (39:35)
• This segues into a comical episode about hiding all their batteries in the car to avoid fire hazards.

5. Listener Mail, Treats, and Community Love

40:17–46:20

• The duo opens up P.O. box gifts on air:
  • Two books from author Emily Austin (“Such a good author. Like, such... the writing is so good. It’s so funny and lesbian.” —Kendahl, 42:18)
  • An embroidered pillow from listener Cassie reading “Break up with them” (“Wow. I absolutely love this.” —Jordan, 45:23)
• The hosts gush with gratitude: “Our fans are freaks...thank you so much. This is so awesome.” —Jordan, 44:42; 45:53

Timestamps of Important Segments

• [00:56–16:08]: Life Disasters and Customer Service Comedy
• [16:08–19:13]: Naming Positives—wedding dress, family, dog health, Taylor news
• [20:30–35:52]: Judging Internet Relationship Advice (main topic)
• [36:31–40:10]: OCD, mental health, and battery paranoia
• [40:17–46:20]: P.O. Box Goodies (“Treat Yourself” segment)
• [46:20–46:56]: Outro and Patreon plug

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “It's me versus corporate greed.” —Jordan, 10:59
• “If you work in customer service...you're not going to win the battle.” —Kendahl, 04:16
• "I wash my hands after the bathroom…sometimes people act like you went and jumped in the toilet and went for a swim." —Kendahl, 23:03
• “You have to allow people to express love for you in the way that they're able to.” —Jordan, 34:06
• “If I let go [of the avocado], I will absolutely lose it.” —Kendahl, 26:49
• “Break up with them.” (on embroidered pillow) —Listener Cassie, 45:23
• “Our life is great. Everything's great. We're just gonna... In general, we're just having a—” —Kendahl, 18:22–18:24 (delightfully delusional optimism)

Tone & Style

The hosts maintain their signature blend of warmth, vulnerability, sardonic humor, and lived-in couple banter—never shying away from TMI or emotional mess, but always inviting the audience into their ever-expanding circle of chosen family.

Bottom Line

A raw and hilarious take on relationship advice—undercut by real life mess, domestic comedy, and glimpses of intimate partnership. Whether you crave internet advice verdicts, stories of survival against faceless corporations, or just a reason to laugh through the chaos, this episode serves it all, avocado in hand.