Tired of the dating scene? Stuck in a dead-end relationship? Feeling like you’ll never find the “one”? Honey, you need a fresh perspective. When it comes to romance, Marlee and Lis have seen it all and are willing to give you the benefit of their experience and knowledge. Get ready for honest, straightforward and unconventional advice on dating, mating and everything else love related. Tune in every Tuesday, to gain valuable insight on how to liberate yourself from the outdated and oppressiv ...
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S6 Episode 12: Our Journey to Becoming Romancipated Episode Summary The journey to becoming Romancipated is one that is empowering and unique to each individual’s experience. No one relationship type is the “right” relationship because every person has their own sets of wants, needs and expectations. We are all dynamic beings and every partnership …
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Science Says Hight Self-Esteem is the greatest Predictor of a Stable Romantic Relationship
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S6 Episode 11: Science Says High Self-Esteem is the Greatest Predictor of a Stable Romantic Relationship Episode Summary High self-esteem is a key ingredient to a happy life. When you love yourself, you know your worth and are able to set healthy boundaries. People with a strong sense of self-worth do not allow others to mistreat them. They are com…
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Be a Relationship Superhero: The Power of an Apology
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S6 Episode 10: Be a Relationship Superhero: The Power of an Apology Episode Summary We all have a super-power that we can choose to use for good; the ability to sincerely apologize. There are no three words more powerful than “I am sorry”. This is especially true when you accept responsibility and are sincere. It is natural to have conflict with yo…
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School is in: Learn from Other's Relationship Mistakes and Failures
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S6 Episode 9: School is in: Learn from Other’s Relationship Mistakes and Failures Episode Summary Relationships can be tricky. To make them work, you have to be willing to learn from past mistakes and missteps. We all slip up. It’s what we do after the fact that can help improve the relationship. Use your own prior romantic blunders, as well as tho…
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What is the Real Value of the Role You Play in a Relationship?
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S6 Episode 8: What is the Real Value of the Role You Play in a Relationship? Episode Summary When most people enter into a romantic relationship, they expect to take on the role of lover, companion and friend. However, they are often surprised that there are many other hats they may end up wearing in the partnership, such as caregiver, therapist, p…
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You Must Be Comfortable Being Lonesome Before Becoming a Twosome
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S6 Episode 7: You Must Be Comfortable Being Lonesome Before Becoming a Twosome Episode Summary The truth is, when you feel lonesome it often stems from a lack of something in your current interpersonal relationships. Instead of letting these feelings get you down, embrace the opportunity to prove to yourself that you can do it on your own. Knowing …
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Opposites May Attract but They Eventually Repel
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S6 Episode 6: Opposites May Attract but They Eventually Repel Episode Summary It is natural to be attracted to a person with views, behaviors and personality traits that are different than our own. However, there is a difference between attraction and the ability to sustain a long-term relationship. Initially it will be exciting and new, until the …
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"I Love Him or Her" is Never a Defense or Excuse for Bad Behavior
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S6 Episode 5: "I Love Him or Her" is Never a Defense or Excuse for Bad Behavior Episode Summary We all know that love is not enough to sustain a relationship. It should also never be used as a justification to stay with a partner who treats you poorly. Relationships that are worth fighting for are based on respect, empathy, trust and communication.…
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Do Your Partner Expectations Live Up to Reality?
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S6 Episode 4: Do Your Partner Expectations Live Up to Reality? Episode Summary We all want the “ideal” partner when it comes to romantic relationships. The concepts of Prince Charming, a soul mate, or the perfect woman has been thrust down our throats since childhood. These archetypes influence our desires and help shape our expectations. As a resu…
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S6 Episode 3: Sacrifice is Not the Same as Compromise Episode Summary You sacrifice for your children, not your relationship. Why? Because sacrifice creates resentment in romantic relationships. Instead, couples should focus on compromise to make sure both people are having their wants and needs met in the relationship. An environment of reciprocit…
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S6 Episode 2: Should You Stay in Your League? Episode Summary Humans love to categorize. It is instinctual and we all do it. Whether we realize it or not, we all assign ourselves and others a certain “value” as a mate and then look for our match. Unfortunately, we often focus on superficial traits like looks, age, socio-economic status or education…
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Sex, Sex and More Sex: Important Questions to Ask Yourself
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S6 Episode 1: Sex, Sex and More Sex: Important Questions to Ask Yourself Episode Summary Sex is an important part of romantic relationships. It bonds couples and enhances the intimacy that two people share. While there are no hard and fast rules about when and with whom you should have sex, there are a number of questions you should be asking yours…
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Life May Not Be Fair, But Your Relationship Can Be
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S5 Episode 12: Life May Not Be Fair, But Your Relationship Can Be Episode Summary A healthy relationship always has an underlying sense of fairness to everything the couple does. Whether it is the division of labor, the respect of boundaries or the joint economic decisions. Fairness means treating people according to their needs, therefore it will …
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You Should Want to Be with Your Partner, Not Need to Be with Them
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S5 Episode 11: You Should Want to Be with Your Partner, Not Need to Be with Them Episode Summary There is a big difference between want and need. Wanting something or someone makes you put in effort and work for it. Needing something or someone creates feelings of powerlessness and instability. For a relationship to withstand the expected ups and d…
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You Cannot Change the Rules of the Relationship Just Because You're Losing
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S5 Episode 10: You Cannot Change the Rules of the Relationship Just Because You’re Losing Episode Summary As a relationship evolves, the power dynamic can shift between the two partners. Sometimes this shift in power produces positive outcomes like increased trust, empathy or teamwork. Unfortunately, the more common outcome is the dominant partner …
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Don't Pretend to Be a Nympho, it Will Bite You in the Ass!
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S5 Episode 9: Don’t Pretend to Be a Nympho, it Will Bite You in the Ass! Episode Summary Female sexuality is a very influential and perilous factor in any romantic relationship. A woman’s power is often tied to her sexual prowess. The more desire she can elicit from a partner, the more control she will wield in the relationship. In turn, women ofte…
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You Should Be Your Partner's Biggest Fan, Not Their Biggest Critic
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S5 Episode 8: You Should Be Your Partner’s Biggest Fan, Not Their Biggest Critic Episode Summary Romantic relationships are unique in the sense that it is the one interpersonal relationship where you get to choose your partner. There must be a reason why you want to spend time with this person and share the most intimate parts of your life with the…
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If You Need to Sell the Relationship to Your Partner, it isn't Worth Buying
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S5 Episode 7: If You Need to Sell the Relationship to Your Partner, it isn’t Worth Buying Episode Summary Successful relationships take work. Both people have to be open to understanding their partner’s wants and needs. If one member of the partnership is not interested in meeting the other’s expectations, then trying to force a relationship will b…
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Relationship Endgame: Companion, Partner or Caregiver
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S5 Episode 6: Relationship Endgame: Companion, Partner or Caregiver Episode Summary Romantic relationships are as varied as the people in them. People come together for a plethora of reasons: companionship, because they are looking for a life partner, or because they want someone to take care of them. While there is no right or wrong type of relati…
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Be Empowered in a Relationship, Not Entitled
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S5 Episode 5: Be Empowered in a Relationship, Not Entitled Episode Summary A healthy relationship is based on respect, trust, communication, boundaries and acceptance. Each person who enters into a partnership is entitled to have their wants and needs met by their partner, and in turn they should be willing to offer the same. Remember, a relationsh…
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Infidelity and Life Stage: Destructive or Self-Discovery
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S5 Episode 4: Infidelity and Life Stage: Destructive or Self-Discovery Episode Summary Just as people evolve over time, so do their relationships. As a person enters a new life stage, their priorities shift and their needs, wants and expectations change. Unfortunately, as feelings and circumstances change, dissatisfaction in the relationship create…
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S5 Episode 3: H.O.P.E. is a Four-Letter Word Episode Summary Hope can be a very dangerous thing when it comes to romantic relationships. Hope keeps a person from taking an active role in directing the evolution of their romantic partnership. Fostering hope in a relationship is a surefire way to waste time and energy. If your partner is not living u…
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S5 Episode 2: Relationship Deadlines are an Illusion Episode Summary Romantic relationship can be stressful enough without the added pressure of artificial deadlines. Timing is not everything when it comes to love. It is more important to build a healthy relationship with the right person than it is to meet self-imposed relationship goals like marr…
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Finances and Philosophy: Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 2
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S5 Episode 1: Finances and Philosophy: Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 2 Episode Summary Engaging in conversations with your partner about your family’s financial health are necessary and important. You are entitled to know what is going on, and choosing to stay ignorant or clueless is unacceptable and dangerous. Having a clear picture of what i…
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Finances and Philosophy: Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 1
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S4 Episode 12: Finances and Philosophy: Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 1 Episode Summary For many people talking about money is difficult and uncomfortable. Few people grow up in families where finances, debt, investing and budgeting are openly discussed. This is why it is critical to have conversations with your partner about your own financia…
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Your Instinct is Your Best Friend: Listen to it
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S4 Episode 11: Your Instinct is Your Best Friend: Listen to it Episode Summary Mother Nature gifted you with an internal voice which serves only one purpose: to keep you alive. When it comes to romantic relationships, we tend to ignore this warning system, especially if it is in opposition to our wants and needs. By rejecting your own internal boun…
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Passion is Not the Same as Jealousy: One Thrills and the Other Kills
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S4 Episode 10: Passion is Not the Same as Jealousy: One Thrills and the Other Kills Episode Summary Passion is something that we all look for in a romantic relationship, but how we define passion can vary. Often people place too much value on passion as a way to measure the success of a partnership. Viewing a lack of excitement as a sign the relati…
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You Can Have It All in a Relationship, Just Not All at Once
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S4 Episode 9: You Can Have It All in a Relationship, Just Not All at Once Episode Summary Believing you can have it all in a relationship is realistic, as long as you accept that it will probably not happen at the same time. There will be points in a romantic relationship where certain priorities the couple has identified take precedence over other…
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S4 Episode 8: Keeping Score Will Make Everyone a Loser Episode Summary Becoming a couple means compromise and a willingness to take turns. While it is natural to want your romantic relationship to be equitable, it is more difficult to achieve in reality. For many, keeping score is a way to enforce this idea of fairness. Unfortunately, it is misguid…
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Every Person Needs to Be Selfish in a Relationship, Just Make Sure to Take Turns
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S4 Episode 7: Every Person Needs to Be Selfish in a Relationship, Just Make Sure to Take Turns Episode Summary When two people come together in a partnership, there is often the expectation that individual autonomy takes a back seat to the couple’s wants and needs. This is the quickest way to breed resentment in a relationship. Instead, each person…
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S4 Episode 6: Resentment is Relationship Cancer Episode Summary Resentment is natural and inevitable. Hence the reason it is responsible for so many relationships coming to an end. It can come from internal or external sources and can wreak havoc on your love life. Every person should be aware of what their resentment triggers are, and clearly comm…
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It's All in the Delivery: It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It
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S4 Episode 5: It’s All in the Delivery: It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It Episode Summary The ability to communicate effectively with your partner is one of the key elements of a successful relationship. For many people, it is not the substance of what is being said that creates issues in a relationship, but how that information is deliver…
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Acceptance is Not the Same as Forgiveness
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S4 Episode 4: Acceptance is Not the Same as Forgiveness Episode Summary Every relationship will have its trials and tribulations; feelings will be hurt, boundaries will be violated, and trust will be tested. How you choose to react to those transgressions will determine the fate of the relationship. You may be willing to forgive a partner’s behavio…
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Independence is the Secret to Relationship Longevity
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S4 Episode 3: Independence is the Secret to Relationship Longevity Episode Summary Independence is one of the sexiest qualities a person can possess. Men and women are drawn to an independent person. Why? Because when someone has interests and friendships outside of their romantic partnerships it sends a very clear message: I don’t need to be with …
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S4 Episode 2: Fifty Shades of Infidelity Episode Summary For many, the concept of infidelity in a romantic relationship is black and white. However, what constitutes cheating is open to interpretation, hence the fifty shades. Your partner’s perception of behavior that they deem as unacceptable may be very different from your own. Make sure to under…
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Being Honest is Not the Same as Telling the Truth
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S4 Episode 1: Being Honest is Not the Same as Telling the Truth Episode Summary When it comes to relationships, honesty is not always the best policy. Truth is based on fact, whereas honesty is based on feelings and opinions. While it is important to be truthful with your partner about your intentions and expectations, giving your “honest” opinion …
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Never Base a Relationship Decision on Fear, Complacency or Guilt
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S3 Episode 12: Never Base a Relationship Decision of Fear, Complacency or Guilt Episode Summary Fear, complacency or guilt should never be the driver of your romantic decisions. Too many relationships either begin or continue longer than they should because one partner is compelled to stay with the other person for the wrong reasons. Loneliness, de…
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S3 Episode 11: Accountability is Sexier Than it Sounds Episode Summary Accountability in a relationship is often overlooked, and yet it is a crucial aspect to a healthy partnership. When two people decide to be accountable to one another it builds trust, intimacy and security. Accountability should be a two-way street. Both partners need to clearly…
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A Healthy Relationship Can Be Had at Any Age
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S3 Episode 10: A Healthy Relationship Can Be Had at Any Age Episode Summary Whether you’re young, middle-aged or entering your twilight years, it is never too late to find a fulfilling relationship. It does not matter if you are single, dating, committed or married. What counts is the mindset that you bring into the relationship. Every day is a new…
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Their Past is an Accurate Predictor of Your Future Together
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S3 Episode 9: Their Past is an Accurate Predictor of Your Future Together Episode Summary The more things change, the more they stay the same. This is true in relationships. Just because you have a new relationship does not mean your behavior patterns will change. The same is true for your partner. If you want to get a sense of what your relationsh…
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Finances and Philosophy: Make Sure Your Share the Same Worldview
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S3 Episode 8: Finances and Philosophy: Make Sure You Share the Same Worldview Episode Summary Money makes the world go around. How you view money and manage your finances will determine a significant aspect of your life. If you share similar philosophies with your partner about debt, saving, budgeting, investing and spending, you have a higher like…
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Romantic Trespassing: Don't Violate My Boundaries
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S3 Episode 7: Romantic Trespassing: Don’t Violate My Boundaries Episode Summary Believe it or not, everyone loves boundaries. Why? Because they set expectations and reinforce security in a relationship. When a person is clear about their expectations, wants and needs in a relationship, they set their partner up for success. Remember, boundaries are…
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Use the End of a Relationship as an Opportunity to Reinvent Yourself
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S3 Episode 6: Use the End of a Relationship as the Opportunity to Reinvent Yourself Episode Summary Breaking up may be hard to do, but getting a fresh start can be life-altering. Instead of seeing the end of a relationship as a negative, use it as an opportunity to do something different in your next romance. Do a deep-dive into the relationship an…
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Sad State of Affairs: Physical Infidelity Versus Emotional Infidelity in a Relationship
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S3 Episode 5: Sad State of Affairs: Physical Infidelity Versus Emotional Infidelity in a Relationship Episode Summary Infidelity in any form is toxic to romantic relationships. It causes pain, destroys trust and can have many other unintended consequences. Unfortunately, cheating on a partner is more common than many realize. What a person consider…
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S3 Episode 4: Personal Responsibility? What’s That? Episode Summary Personal responsibility sets you free in more ways than one. It’s a “get out of jail free” card when you mess up in your romantic relationship. When your partner feels like you have owned what you did or said, it allows for healing and growth to take place. It’s empowering because …
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Stop Being A Chicken: Ask the Right Questions and Listen to the Answers
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S3 Episode 3: Stop Being a Chicken: Ask the Right Questions and Listen to the Answers Episode Summary One of the cornerstones of a healthy romantic relationship is clear, open and honest communication. Yet for so many people, asking questions about important things like feelings, intentions, family planning, finances and sexual needs feels difficul…
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S3 Episode 2: Words are Free, Actions are Costly Episode Summary When it comes to romantic relationships, people place way too much stock in what another person says instead of what the individual actually does. Too many people have let slip the “I love you” when they did not mean it. Why? Because it is easy to say, tends to get you what you want i…
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Respect is the Anchor of a Relationship, Not Love
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S3 Episode 1: Respect is the Anchor of a Relationship, Not Love Episode Summary R E S P E C T, find out what it means to me. Everything. The foundation of a relationship should always be respect, not love. Love ebbs and flows between two people, but respect should be a constant. You can love a person and not respect them. You can love a person and …
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Being the Sidepiece Should Never Be an Option
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S2 Episode 12: Being A Sidepiece Should Never Be an Option Episode Summary If you are looking for a relationship, then you deserve to be the one and only focus of the person that you want. The idea that anyone should ever accept the position of a sidepiece (aka side chick or mistress) is ridiculous. Beginning or staying in a relationship where your…
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Part 2: If You Need to Lie About Your Relationship to Impress Others, Don't!
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S2 Episode 11: Part 2: If You Need to Lie About Your Relationship to Impress Others, Don’t! Episode Summary It is natural for people to compare their romantic relationships with their peers. As tempting as it may be, resist the urge to try and one-up your friends or colleagues. If you got lucky and found your soul mate, that’s amazing. Make sure to…
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