I'm Better In Real Life

1. ) The people have spoken and no TVs in the bedroom. 2.) This is a week late because I forgot to record 1 thing and then we kept meaning to do it and then I kept falling asleep at 8pm and now here we are a week late. 3.) Kamel gets to say the … Continue reading "Episode 42: The TV in the Bedroom"

This week we are talking about what we absolutely would NOT compromise going into a relationship. What are your no-goes. What are your lines in the sand? What things define you that you wouldn’t give in on? And which of those items did you eventually not care about? Where DID you compromise? In this episode … Continue reading "Episode 41: Compromise"

It’s the end of the school year. So we decided to do something fun. It’s partner survey time!! Next week we’re going to put out a call for listener feedback. Topic still in discussion. But get ready to hear (and tell) some stories that are not just about me and Kamel. But for now, on … Continue reading "Episode 40: End of the Year Survey"

If we are not continuing to grow as individuals, then what are we even doing? Maybe that is too harsh of a view, but I often find that I have really high expectations for myself and others. I don’t feel bad about it. We should be striving to become the best versions of ourselves. In … Continue reading "Episode 39: How Marriage Has Changed You"

Transitions continue to be hard for Kamel and I, even with all the practice we’ve had. Even with the compassion we attempt to bring to the table. Even with therapy, even with positive outcomes. The hardest part of marriage, for me, is that there is another whole person standing next to you the whole time. … Continue reading "Episode 38: The Challenge of Transitions – Part 2"

So much of life revolves around transitions. We transition when we change schools, when we move cities, when we change jobs, have kids, get married, break up, move in together, get a pet, and on and on and on. We are either coming out of or heading to some kind of transition. And yet, transitions … Continue reading "Episode 37: The Challenge of Transitions – Part 1"

We finally, finally, FINALLY after months!!! got our shit together and started season 3. Thank you to everyone who kept asking me and reminding me that you listened and you liked our little podcast and prodding Kamel and I that we should keep pushing to find time to make it happen. This is a little … Continue reading "Episode 36: Season 3 – We’re Baaack!"

First of all, Trump did not ruin marriage. If anything he made it stronger. Are you married to an ass hole Trump supporter? FLEE. FEEL IMMEDIATELY. Trump winning was a major wakeup call for me, but maybe it was a different (and probably bigger) wake up call for many who have ended relationships over these … Continue reading "Episode 35: Did Trump Ruin Marriage? Part II"

  This is a post I have been chewing on for like… a year. Almost a year. The photo attached to this post popped up in my recent memories on facebook. Heartbreak and a half. ALMOST A YEAR SINCE WE ELECTED THAT MOTHER FUCKER YOU GUYS. Right after the election I was so angry and … Continue reading "Episode 34: Did Trump Ruin Marriage? Part I"

You guys. YOU GUYS. I was all like “guess what? Imma post once a week!” And then I disappeared off the face of the Earth. It’s how I keep you on your toes. What happened? WELL! Kamel and I recorded a podcast again. YAY! We are BACK! Then we went away for a beach vacation … Continue reading "Episode 33: Your Call is Important to Us"

It has officially been a year of podcasting! What? I feel like it’s been 5 years of podcasting. Ha. Not that I am an expert, but I haven’t I been doing this for way longer? Crazy. On this episode we hear from YOU! With a Kamel and Lauren commentary track plus tangents. Things I learned: … Continue reading "Episode 32: Chores: We’re, Uh, Doing it Wrong?"

Today we are finally finally FINALLY revealing the house we bought! In all of it’s incomplete, bare-walled glory. The podcast will be audio AND visual. So, that means if you would like to see the house and hear us talk about it, go here: https://youtu.be/E8g3pjS40f0 You can hear audio only in the normal podcast download/link on … Continue reading "Episode 31: Welcome Home – Now With YouTube"

Today is a call to action!! We are talking about household responsibilities and Kamel’s constant wish that we could switch it up and my constant reply of “No.” But now we really want to hear from you. How do you break up the house work? Is it a space of tension or is it seamless? … Continue reading "Episode 30: No Trade-Backs"

Have an amazing holiday weekend everyone! I hope this helps with any car rides you may be enduring.

The podcast has returned!!!!!!!!!!!!! In this episode we talk about what it was like for us to go through a major medical event (not pregnancy and postpartum life) within our marriage. This is something neither of us have had a lot of exposure to. The photo above was titled “the face of troopers” and was … Continue reading "Episode 28: In Sickness and In Health"

We are back in podcast land!!! I don’t have a ton to say about this one. We break down the move experience and the hustle that happened right at the very end. We also discuss how the transition has been on us. Hint: Hard on me. But you knew that. Sometimes it is really hard … Continue reading "Episode 27: 2,400 Square Feet"

A little update on podcast life as we attempt to get our life back in order with a big move next Monday! Coming up: we have more listener questions answered, another budget breakdown, and a discussion (because so many people asked) about how we actually managed to get things in order to buy a house … Continue reading "Podcast Update"

Sometimes I begin a podcast thinking we’ll have something poignant to say and then it devolves into arguments over having time to make eggs for breakfast and taking long showers. This is one of those times As a follow up – this morning Kamel got up at 530 and got showered and dressed before the … Continue reading "Episode 26: The Shower Debate"

We have some exciting, daunting, not-quiet-yet-official news! But, you all have been along for the twisty turvy, nauseous ride – so we couldn’t leave you out now, could we? Ps. I apologize for any grumpiness on my end during the podcast. Nighttime is not when I am my best self.  

Guess what everybody? Turns out Kamel has a weird view of our finances that *he* covers some stuff while *I* cover other stuff instead of it just being about who is responsible for not forgetting to pay which bill. But then turns out, that the idea of completely melting our hard earned money together is … Continue reading "Episode 24: The Budget Crisis"