34. Breaking Down Your Intrusive Thoughts

Published: Oct. 3, 2023, 5 a.m.

Intrusive thoughts are an unwanted part of every relationship but they do need to be addressed when they come up. Avoiding them will only allow them to linger and get worse, possibly to the point of acting on them. In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about the need for prenups, dealing with insecurities about your partners past, setting boundaries with your aging parents, the negative impact of trauma dumping on a friend, and when a husband\u2019s intrusive thoughts may lead to a scary reality.\n\nSubmit your questions here!\n\n(0:00) Intro\n\n(12:56) Is FOMO A Reason To Have A Child?\n\n(17:55) Money And Prenups\n\n(22:26) Your Insecurities Speak Volumes\n\n(24:46) I Have The Perfect Partner But I Don\u2019t Love Him\n\n(28:58) What\u2019s The Big Deal With Taking A Last Name Anyway?\n\n(35:31) Setting Boundaries As Your Parents Caretaker\n\n(38:48) Trauma Dumping And How That Can Impact Your Friends\n\n(42:12) Comparison Will Only Hurt Your Relationship\n\n(45:17) When Your Intrusive Thoughts Almost Become Reality\n\n(50:32) Body Image Issues Are A Real Thing\n\n(57:34) No Invites For The Black Sheep Of The Family\n\n(1:01:53) Icks\n\n(1:05:30) Listener Review\n\nVisit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com\n\nVisit our other website\xa0www.alexjon.com\n\nFind us on Instagram!\n\nPodcast\n\nAlex\n\nJon\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices