Each relationship is unique with its own special joys and challenges. Cera and Matthew explore love, life, money, and cultural and racial differences. Here we shine a light on what works, what doesn't, and how to enjoy this crazy journey we call love and life.
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Episode 12: Our First Granddaughter
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It’s been awhile but we’re still here. We hope everyone is having a great start to the year. This episode, we recap the birth of our first Granddaughter, and more. Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com
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This week, we forgot to pay our water bill. Texas trip recap. (3:27) He's left handed? (6:43) Being pregnant at 20 years old. (8:46) You are bangin mom! (11:36) How much water to drink? (17:33) Garden Update. (19:50) We'll be in Haysville July 24th at Riggs Park (25:00) Pray for Tom. (29:38) Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Instagram: @Interra…
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Episode 10: We’ve Been Busy
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We've been busy! With that said, we continue a conversation that started off mic about a crime podcast Gina stumbled upon that had misinformation about a local murder. Sleep walking. (27:16) Granddaughter update. (30:44) Garden update. (40:28) Musician talk. Stay focused. Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Instagram: @Interracial_odd_couple_podc…
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This week, we briefly explain why we didn’t release a episode last week (3:57). Having a 25yr old son (8:46). Positive moves come with negative pushback (12:25). Parent’s, starting life as a young adult TODAY is tough (17:20). Protect your family energy (24:45). Gina almost lost Cyph? (29:21). Entrepreneurial spirit (31:47). Love how to fuck thing’…
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We’ll Be Back With A 2 Pack next week. Have a safe Memorial Day weekend! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Instagram: @Interracial_odd_couple_podcast TikTok: @interracial_odd_couple Cash app: $interracialoddcouple
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Episode 7: Therapy In Session (No Job, No Car, 2 Kids)
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We begin with talking about the stress of owning a small business. (2:13) Our family update. Gina recaps her vacation in Texas to visit our oldest, which leads into a deep conversation about teaching our young adults about parenting. (20:04) Parenting is a challenge, but when do you recognize fault? (27:29) Cyph chased a Tornado!? (39:50) Condolenc…
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Episode 6: Toxic Relationships
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This week, we start with a garden update. Gina almost died public speaking. Granddaughter update! At (15:11) we delve into the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial from personal, past experiences. Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Instagram: @Interracial_odd_couple_podcast TikTok: @interracial_odd_couple Cash app: $interracialoddcouple…
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Episode 5: We’re About To Be What!? (Big Announcement)
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Gina’s family update begins with questions. If your car has nails in the tire, busted tail light cover, and pry marks on the fuel door, what would you conclude? When they’re working so much to avoid going home, what would you tell them? When parenthood is on the horizon, what information are you dedicated to conveying for generations to come? Our b…
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This week, we start with a recap of Gina’s birthday weekend! At (14:45) we dissect the slap. A lot is said in this episode. Excuse the brief description. Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Instagram: @Interracial_odd_couple_podcast TikTok: @interracial_odd_couple Cash app: $interracialoddcouple
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Episode 3: Moving On From Someone You Love
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This week, we begin with inflation slash Gina’s family update. At the 11:45 mark, we answer a email from one of our listeners who asked the question ‘How do you move on from a person that you love, that doesn’t love you equally?’ What’s your first priority as a parent? Coming to term’s with yourself. Did you grow together or apart? Do you realize y…
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Episode 2: Are You Lazy?
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This week, we lead into announcing our new business! We’d also like to thank everyone for all the Happy Anniversary messages and comments. We go deep into ‘laziness’ in relationships, and aligning perspectives on what it could mean. #GHK Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Instagram: @Interracial_odd_couple_podcast TikTok: @interracial_odd_couple…
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Episode 1: Welcome Back!
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Thank you for joining us as we begin season 6! We’re back in typical IOC household fashion. We gloss over what we’ve been working on together, plans, family update, and plenty of off topic laughs in between. We appreciate everyone who takes time out to listen to us, as well as the kind messages and emails. Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Inst…
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Happy Holiday’s to you all! On our season finale, we’re blessed to sit down with our children to reflect on 2021, what we’ve learned, and what we’ll improve upon going into 2022. Of course this is in true IOC Household fashion! We hope you enjoy the laughs, gems, and much more. Thank you for your support! Continue to stay…positive thoughts…and we’l…
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Episode 23: Buying Useless Gifts (Scheming)
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We sympathize with our listeners that may not feel so jolly this holiday season. Hopefully we can share some laughs together this episode. As we get into our zone, we reflect back to our childhoods during the 'holidays?' Video games. Worst Xmas gift ever. Let it be for the kids. Cyph's not a sneaker head. Buying useless gifts. High maintenance? Gin…
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Episode 22: To Go Plates
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Happy holidays everyone! If you need a break from the in-laws, this ones for you. This week, we begin with, in IOC fashion, what we're thankful for. Hotel or jail? To go plates. Nasty foods at Thanksgiving. Getting old. Garden update. Fill your head with important information. Learning new things. Stay positive if this is a tough time for you. Don'…
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Episode 21: At The Gyno’s
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Welcome back! If you’re new, welcome! Be sure to check us out in the description below. In this wild episode, Gina starts with talking about her visit to the OBGYN, amongst other appointments. Get high and go in. Husbands taking their wives last names? Perspectives on the vaccination mandate, and how it can affect families. Gina 2024! Still no corn…
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Episode 20: Human Resources
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As we cope in true IOC fashion…We’re blessed our son is alive. Human resources. Cell phone woes. Overweight? Have a hobby together! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd Couple Podcast Instagram: @Interracial_odd_couple_podcast TikTok: @interracial_odd_couple Cash app: $interracialoddcouple…
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Episode 19: Talking Through Differing Views
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This chill episode, in classic IOC fashion, we get into Gina’s hippie bag. Family update. Brief comments on Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special. Old people teamwork. Garden update. Pro Second Amendment? Talk about differing views with each other. Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd Couple Podcast Instagram: @Interraci…
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Episode 18: I’m own my own journey, F*(K everybody else)
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We're back! We hope you had a amazing summer! Let's get to it! Gina talks about the positive changes she's making in life. Dad time with one of our son's while our girl's took a road trip. Be careful with recreational drugs. Changing generational trauma. You've got to want it. Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd Couple P…
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Episode 17: "Mid-Summer Break" (Parent's Listen, Bigger Pic)
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Before we take our annual hiatus, we would like thank all of our supporters! You guys add to the fun, and excitement! We start off with a trip recap. Music bands canceling tours due to covid which leads into a deep dive of the bigger agenda. Parent's listen! You shouldn't be manipulative in a relationship. What if your daughter puts hands in him fi…
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Episode 16: Not Sharing Bank Accounts
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We we're ready to record and release on schedule, but ended up having a deep, private conversation instead. With that said, we start with a new, improved, Gina's family update! How cat sitting lead to having no grandkids. Not sharing bank accounts. We also discuss a clip centered around what does a woman provide in a relationship besides p*$$y. Onl…
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Episode 15: “Twitch” w/ Special Guest Daniel Hook
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With a full IOC household, we welcome our little brother Daniel Hook back to the podcast! We talk about why he started his twitch channel. Battling through chemotherapy. How we became family. Motivational people. Generational gap laughs. Shout out to the loyals! Fight talk. Wasn't no YouTube in the 90's. Can't knock how you get to the bag. Twitch.t…
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Episode 14: Gina’s Family Update (Pt.2/2)
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This week off a back to back, we finish the second half of Gina's family update. First, we talk about kid injuries, and teeth. 85 year old flirting with Cyph. Got stitches. Recognizing form's of control. Gina's new perspective. Braces. Being tactful. Continue to be who you are! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd Couple …
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Episode 13: Gina’s Family Update (Pt.1/2)
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Let's start with a moment of peace...Lot's to get to. Gina's family update : ( The energy has been sideways. Feeling used. We aren't hollywood, but we're rich? This is not how grandmother's act. Figuring out how to B U D G E T. Cyph was mad!? Not disappointing our son : ) We'll be back! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Od…
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Dad Speaks (Father's Day Special)
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We hope you enjoy this hilarious, deep, heartfelt episode. Have a Happy Father's day weekend! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd Couple Podcast Twitter: IOCpodcast Instagram: @Interracial_odd_couple_podcast Cash app: $interracialoddcouple
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How Do You Know When to Push, Pivot or Quit? #S2E23
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Change is inevitable in all areas of life, whether it's business or relationships. This ultimately means that our expectations and commitments need to be reassessed as time goes on. How do you know when to stick with the commitments you made, or when to pivot or quit once and for all. On this episode, Cera speaks on the burnout she feels after podc…
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How Humor Makes Relationships Healthy #S2Ep22
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Does everyone have a sense of humor? What if what your partner finds funny is not a joke to you? How do you handle inappropriate or even offensive jokes? On this episode, we discuss what makes us laugh as per the prompts of Week 21 from The Lover's Journal. How important laughter is to a relationship, and where humoring fosters the health of a rela…
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We hope we aided you on our bonus episode this week. Gina's family update! We hint at what we’ve been up to. Fuck them, live your life, be happy. Garden update. Gina's criticism of her cooking. Shout out to our eclectic audience! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd Couple Podcast Twitter: IOCpodcast Instagram: @Interraci…
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How to Keep a Close Connection in a Long Distance Relationship
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Being in a long distance relationship can be deliberate or circumstantial. Regardless of how we find ourselves far apart from our partners, we need to embrace the positives of being in a long distance relationship, while bracing for the downsides of it. On today's episode, we discuss what really constitutes a long distance relationship, what makes …
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Yes it's Monday. On this bonus episode, Gina opens up about the damaged communication/relationships in her family. Coping with blame. Breaking cycles. Learning the hard way. What it means to raise and guide your children. Dealing with pain. Push through one day at a time. Open up to be people who have your best interests. The importance of mental h…
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Why Traveling as a Couple Strengthens your Relationship #S2Ep20
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Traveling as a couple, more so as an interracial couple, has its benefits as well as challenges. On this episode, Matthew and I discuss the experiences we have had traveling solo and as a couple, and also traveling in our home towns versus traveling to other cities and distant lands. This follows the monthly challenge #11 from The Lover's Journal: …
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5E9 - Vacation Recap
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Welcome home! This episode is dedicated to our day one listeners. Gina's vacation recap. To see highlights, follow us on Instagram, and click on our stories this Sunday/Monday. Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd Couple Podcast Twitter: IOCpodcast Instagram: @Interracial_odd_couple_podcast Cash app: $interracialoddcouple…
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Criticism Vs. Encouragement | What Do You Need to Improve your Relationship #S2E19
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I am my worst critic. Yet what I've learnt in relationships is that, when we criticize ourselves so harshly, we are bound to also lack empathy when dealing with our partners. On this episode of The Interracial Couple Podcast, we look at how we can improve our relationship by becoming more encouragers and less of critics.…
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For Personal/ Relationship Growth: Have Humility to Admit your Wrongs Even When Right | Rerun of S1Ep32
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To be right or to be happy? That is the question. To be right, you only need to crash your partner's or family's arguments and pride until they give up the fight. To be happy though, requires humility and self reflection. Because like it or not, we are always wrong in life as Kathryn Schulz writes in her book, Being Wrong; Adventures in the Margin …
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5E8 - Happy Mother’s Day (All My Dumb@$es)
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We love our listener's! Cyph's hair still isn't braided. We froggle rocking into Gina's family update. The psychology of hustling in your children, and grandparents. In and out of listening. Work hard to change it! Having a child that has special needs. What's a parent? Garden update. This is not a add. Result's may vary. Happy Mother’s Day weekend…
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Is Criticism Your Love Language? #S2Ep18
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Matthew and I have a hard time accepting compliments and love back, yet we welcome criticism way better. Does this mean criticism is our love language? On this episode, as per the Week 15 prompts of The Lover's Journal, we discuss what we admire most about each other as lovers, and what we need to do so our relationship can grow from just good to h…
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Cheesy is Good for a Longterm Healthy Relationship #S2E17
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Cheesiness is one of the qualities that have constantly served to keep our relationship healthy? Saying and doing the cheesy stuff is always easy at the beginning of a relationship. What happens though when the relationship is confirmed to be a longterm one? On this episode of The Interracial Couple, we discuss the cheesy things that still define u…
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5E7 - 3 Day Dude (Braid My Hair)
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This week, we open up by sending our condolences to victims, families of unfortunate injustices permeating our lives...With that said, happy 420 weekend! Gina's family update. UTI. These kid's today are f*ckin wack! 3 day dude. New lawnmower and girlfriend. Garden update. Lingerie and YouTube videos. Braid my hair! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail…
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Overcoming Self-Doubt to Achieve your Best #S2E16
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Self doubt sabotages all our relations since trust is the basis of them all. And if you cannot trust yourself, why should anyone trust you? Therefore overcoming self doubt is critical not just for the individual but also for the benefit of all the relationships they are in. How then can a partner help when one is struggling with self doubt? Is ther…
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The Benefits of Communicating with Clarity to your Relationship #S2E15
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Do you and your partner have challenges communicating? Cera and I had communication issues too. We had to put in a lot of inner work to get to a point where we can communicate our needs with clarity. On this episode of The Interracial Couple we discuss how we overcame our communication troubles, and also our responses to the Lover's Journal prompts…
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5E6 - If You’re Feeling Down, Say Something
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Bouncing back off our last episode, we give our last respects to our cat. DMX's impact on Cyph's life. Mental health. Focus on what's most important. Solo podcast. Gina's family update. Investments. Garden update. Thanks for listening, and have a wonderful weekend! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd Couple Podcast Twitt…
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Finding Magic in the Normal, Everyday Parts of Your Relationship #S2E14
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It's easy to ignore the magic of the everyday, normal routine parts of our relationships as we seem to treasure the 'big' events we organize with our partners, no? The guided prompts for Week 11 of The Lover's Journal reminded us to value 'the usual' parts of our day together as lovers. So on this episode, we cover: 1. The most recent event we had …
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How Serving Your Community Feeds Happiness into your Relationship #S2E13
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After our anniversary weekend I ended up in a funk. Drinking has that depressing effect on me sometimes. I tried all I could to get rid of the grumpiness: yoga, reading, Netflix, long showers... Nothing worked. Not even talking to my partner, Matthew. Fortunately, he did not take it personal (and wondered how I could mark our anniversary with sorro…
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5E5 - Emotional Rollercoast’N
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As our emotions are on high, we start off with Gina's Birthday weekend recap. Blip in my panic. Could've took one of everything. Gina's family update. Family jiu-jitsu. Layers to this. Cyph has never been a cat guy. Pet trauma. When is too busy, too busy? Never take a day for granted. Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd …
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Generosity and Gratitude in a Healthy Relationship #S2E12
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Expression of gratitude is essential in a relationship. This way a partner never gets to feel that their generosity is being taken for granted. This is not to say that generosity is done with the expectation of something being done in return. In this week's episode, we discuss the things we're grateful to our for: from Cera's choice to adopt levity…
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The Journey of Self-Discovery & Self Mastery in a Relationship #S2E11
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Self discovery and self mastery are things you constant work on whether you're single or in a relationship. And needless to say, the journey to discover yourself and be in control of this identity is pretty hard. This is particularly difficult for people who date outside of their culture as any interracial couple will admit. This week we meditated …
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5E4 - ‘$h*t Just Keeps Buggin Ya’
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This week as Gina gets, say it loud and proud, Cyph completely sidetracked her into funny infestation stories, which makes sense later. When do parents cut off children financially? Old school values. Priorities. I put you together, so go together. Don't feel guilty. Happy Birthday Gina! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial O…
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How to Bring Back the Magic of your First Date into your Relationship #S2E10
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Do you remember your first date? How magical was it? Is the magic from your most memorable date still there in your relationship? This week lets discuss our favorite dating experiences following The Lover's Journal Week 7 prompts: 1. What is your favorite date that you have ever been to with your partner? 2. What made it so? 3. What 1 thing can you…
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Let Go or Forgive | It’s Not The Same Thing? | The Lover's Journal Week 6
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Why is it so difficult for us to forgive ourselves and others? is it because forgiveness connotes something too big than can be done everyday? One this week's episode, we discuss forgiveness following The Lover's Journal prompts for Week 6: 1. Look at the last week, or the last time, when your lover upset you and write about it from their perspecti…
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This week, we start with Gina's hilarious story on how she got her car. Gina's family update. Why this episode is late. Gina asks Cyph 'if there’s a song that disgusts him' which sparks a deep, interesting topic of dialog. Too many jewels to pick up! Email: Interracialoddcouple@gmail.com Facebook: Interracial Odd Couple Podcast Twitter: IOCpodcast …
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