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LTN 2 - No Perfect Relationships?

LTN 2 - No Perfect Relationships?

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• Introduction of Love Thy Neighbor as a relationship-focused show with hosts Colette Fehr, Daniel Dennis, Tom Vann
• Early success: ranked #141 worldwide in relationship podcasts, airing on Real Radio 104.1 with affiliate expansion plans
• Key truth: no perfect relationships; flaws, wounds, unrealistic ideals exist
• Every relationship can improve, though not all marriages; toxic or abusive ones should end
• Examples of divorced couples maintaining healthy or even friendly ties, often for children's sake
• Self-reflection and personal responsibility as crucial for improvement
• Awkwardness of exes with new partners, but maturity can turn it positive
• Emotional extremes in love and hate, managing reactions with tools like the 90-second rule
• Celebrity focus: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce after 19 years
• Backlash unfairly blaming Nicole's career; double standards in divorce narratives
• Challenges of Hollywood marriages: distance, infidelity risk, media pressure
• Justin and Hailey Bieber facing false divorce rumors shows impact of speculation
• Concept of "divorce contagion" where breakups unsettle others' relationships
• Public scrutiny of celebrity infidelity vs ordinary people's limited chances
• Infidelity trends shifting, more women involved; workplace common site for affairs
• Listener voicemail: wife worries about retiring early, depending on husband's income
• Concerns about medical costs, loss of independence, fear of resentment
• Hosts stress clarifying husband's real feelings, suggest passion projects or part-time work
• Therapy may help adjust mindset; alimony offers safety if divorce occurs
• Discussion of mental load in relationships beyond chores
• Homework: six-second kiss felt awkward but builds intimacy and bonding
• Therapy insights: most problems unsolvable, focus on how couples handle them
• Self-work over blaming partner; shaming is counterproductive
• Promotion of Colette's book The Cost of Quiet, releasing on her 52nd birthday, pre-order online
• Colette's podcast Insights from the Couch covers midlife issues with guests like Dr. Nadine Macaluso
• Encouragement for listeners to leave reviews and ratings
• Invitation for audience questions via email or T&D app voicemail
• Reminder: more content available on A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

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