26. Ex Marks The Spot

Published: Aug. 8, 2023, 5 a.m.

What is it about past relationships that makes them so hard to let go of? Is there ever a time where it\u2019s acceptable to stay in touch with your ex after you\u2019ve moved on to a new relationship? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about the cheating past of a woman\u2019s late husband, giving up your best friend because your girlfriend doesn\u2019t like that she\u2019s a woman, finding out your spouse had a fling with a mutual friend, a cheating partner who can\u2019t shake his old habits, and a twisted love triangle among friends.\n\nSubmit your questions here!\n\n(00:00) Intro\n\n(11:42) Is it wrong to fantasize about other people when you\u2019re committed to someone?\n\n(15:18) If you\u2019re not fighting are you really even in a relationship?\n\n(17:19) My late husband cheated on me and now I\u2019m dating one of his friends\n\n(19:50) Should you have to give up your best friend because your girlfriend doesn\u2019t like that it\u2019s a woman?\n\n(22:11) What are the rules for attending an exes funeral?\n\n(25:42) Would you be bothered if your spouse had a previous fling with someone you know?\n\n(30:01) The ex that seems to never go away\n\n(32:26) Once a cheater, always a cheater, right?\n\n(37:07) Now this is a love triangle\n\n(42:53) When the crazy ex is actually crazy\n\n(50:11) Mourning your late boyfriend\n\n(53:48) Icks\n\n(59:16) Listener Review\n\n\nVisit our website\xa0www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com\n\nVisit our other website\xa0www.alexjon.com\n\nFind us on Instagram!\n\nPodcast\n\nAlex\n\nJon\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices