Guest Lana Rico, a female-dating strategist, joins John & Nicole to dismantle modern courtship: Why won’t women give compliments? Do both sexes secretly crave a “traditional” relationship? And has social media killed masculine pride?⏱️ Timestamps (approx.)0:00 | Intro & Lana’s mission: help women attract quality men2:15 | The compliment gap—why many women refuse to praise men6:00 | “Interview dating”: men feel they’re on job trials9:45 | Who should make the first move in 2025?13:40 | Modern-traditional mash-ups: both sexes want the old model… differently18:50 | Men’s disappearing pride and the rise of passive masculinity24:30 | High standards vs entitlement: where the line breaks30:10 | Social-media illusions, Tate culture, and skewed expectations36:45 | What women really bring to the table beyond looks42:20 | Practical attraction tools: compliments, invites, feminine cues50:15 | Rapid-fire Q&A + key takeaways👇 Links & Resources• Podcast site – https://betterthanperfectpod.com• Instagram – https://instagram.com/betterthanperfectpodcast• Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0Os5mBb4WMKy7rw5GMHDN7• Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-perfect-a-relationship-podcast/id1719469324🔔 Subscribe for weekly straight-talk on love, polarity, and personal growth—every topic splits the vote.

Does accepting a check from Mom and Dad mean surrendering control of your entire wedding? John and Nicole rip into the ultimate “Big Day” power struggle—money strings, guest-list guilt, dress disputes, and whether you actually owe your parents anything once you’re grown. If you’re planning a wedding—or arguing about one—prepare to pick a side.⏱️ Timestamps (approx.)0:00  Obligations 101: why John says you owe only spouse and children3:30  Parents footing the bill: blessing, bribe, or both?7:45  Setting boundaries early vs “bridezilla” accusations10:50  Big bash vs intimate vows: whose dream wins?14:40  Guest-list guilt trips—inviting cousins you’ve never met18:25  Budget bombs: $50 k for one day or invest it instead?22:10  “This is my day,” says Mom—narcissism or inclusion?26:35  Traditions people hate but still follow (dress, speeches, seating)31:00  Divorced parents & step-families: navigating nuclear drama35:45  Saying “no” gracefully—scripts that stop manipulation39:20  Post-wedding regrets & lessons the internet never tells you41:15  Rapid-fire takeaways & next-episode teaser👇 Links & Resources• Podcast site: https://betterthanperfectpod.com• Instagram: https://instagram.com/betterthanperfectpodcast• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Os5mBb4WMKy7rw5GMHDN7• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-perfect-a-relationship-podcast/id1719469324🔔 Subscribe for weekly no-filter debates on love, polarity, and personal growth—every topic splits the vote.

Workhorse husbands, “I-don’t-need-a-man” girlfriends, and the question every couple secretly asks: Is today’s relationship just a transaction? John and Nicole tear into the clash between female independence and masculine purpose—arguing over exclusivity rules, whether men should ditch all other women (real and virtual), and why some guys feel useless in an era that says women can do it all.💥 Expect raw takes, stats on provider burnout, and a 50/50 split in the comments.⏱️ Timestamps (approx.)0:00 – Intro: “If a man wants to stay exclusive, why keep backup women?”4:30 – Transactional vs covenant love—who really benefits?9:15 – “I don’t need a man” culture & the male purpose vacuum14:20 – Provider pride vs emotional bankruptcy: when money isn’t enough20:30 – Protect, provide, lead: legacy duties or outdated shackles?26:45 – Female independence: empowerment or polarity killer?33:10 – Real vs virtual temptation—cutting ties or harmless DMs?40:40 – Friendship with the opposite sex: micro-cheating or mature trust?47:55 – Why men cheat: ego, opportunity, or unmet needs?54:30 – Women’s secret standards: transactional scorecards exposed1:02:00 – Building purpose outside her approval—John’s blueprint1:09:00 – Agreements vs assumptions: rewriting the relationship contract1:16:30 – Rapid-fire takeaways & next-episode teaser👇 Links & Resources• Podcast site: https://betterthanperfectpod.com• Instagram: https://instagram.com/betterthanperfectpodcast• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Os5mBb4WMKy7rw5GMHDN7• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-perfect-a-relationship-podcast/id1719469324🔔 Subscribe for weekly no-filter debates on love, polarity, and personal growth—every topic splits the vote.