The Unorthodox Jukebox Podcast

This episode discusses recovering from divorce or an emotionally involved relationship that didn't work out. It always seems hard to start over but I'm going to help you out in this podcast. is starting over the worst thing that can happen? Is this a bad thing? it means now you have experience. Most experience is hard earned knowledge. But moving forward with that knowledge will help you make bett...

When we're young we make mistakes. Especially with the people we choose to be in relationships with. In this episode we talk about why women choose this way, the result of those choices and what you can do to make better decisions in today's dating landscape.

This episode discusses the #1 cause of divorce in America. Money. Financial disparities and arguments caused the greatest amount of discontent even more than cheating. In this episode we'll talk about that and some tips to use and pitfalls to avoid as it relates to money and your relationship

This episode discusses if you're bringing value to the relationship, or if you're causing your guy to stress. It also talks about how you can recognize how not to be liability and the difference between the two.

  WHAT SOCIETY HAS US BELIEVE On television and social media all the things that are pushed out to us is really a facade. And we talk about how this taints our reality and what we really expect. The white picket fence and the white wedding dress with the nice honeymoon is a dream you can have. But the real work is after all the fireworks. Here's what we talk about  Being equally yoked The Fairytal...

We talk about some major things to think about when trying to determine are you ready for marriage: Getting the milk for free, what's reserved for marriage,Wifey duties vs girlfriend duties, Gender roles, What you'll have to give up, Maintain your individuality, Sex before marriage, House deeds before marriage, communication, old fashioned vs. todays dating landscape, Being yourself, Most men want...

Some people put boundaries on themselves. They make stipulations based on some arbitrary thing like marriage. Just because you aren't at a certain place you thought you should be at, it shouldn't stop you from doing other things you want to do. We discuss it in this episode.

Even after you get married and have kids or get into a long committed relationship, don't forget about yourself. It's okay to be selfish sometimes. This episode discusses how to maintain your purpose, and pursue your destiny, ambitions and goals and how people lose sight of this once they get hitched or in a long committed relationship.

Discusses what the consensus is for a large majority of the dating pool of eligible daters and what they think (primarily men) when you say I am celibate. Also discusses the realities, the difficulties, and whether its really a turnoff when you tell someone you're not interested in having sex.

Answers the question: Why is my inbox dry? This phrase is used a lot today and in this episode we discuss the reality of what's really going on in your DM's and texts and inboxes, and how to possibly turn some of that into prospects you could date. 

Discusses, who should pay on a first date? Also talks about should you not consider a man a suitable date if he offers to go dutch? Find out in this episode how today's daters look at it.

Discusses what you should bring to a dating and relationship situation when you first meet someone, and the standards that go with it, as well as what you should expect from someone else. Check out the show notes here: mariorivers.com/episode54

In this episode we talk about why you're starting off dating and relationships all wrong! Instead of entertaining the guy you're with, you entertain Mr. Potential. Find out more in this episode!

We all get excited when we get those texts and calls at the beginning. don't you remember that feeling? What about 5 or 10 years down the line? Still have that feeling? I'll talk about how to get and keep that feeling long after you've gotten past the fresh love stage.

If your partner does certain "special" things for you, do you feel you have to return the favor? Should you be obligated to do the same things they do? Is it really fair to them if you don't? Let's talk about it in this episode.

This episode discusses ways you can talk about frustrations, and what NOT to do when trying to express yourself. We talk about nagging, arguments, and how to deal when they just get on your nerves. Also a special gift in this episode you'll want to listen to find out!

Talks about what you should use when dating, and also realistic expectations about the current dating pool. Also includes some current statistics about socio-economic status and dating outside your level.

Discusses the first of my 11 Core Concepts. One of the most important aspects of a relationship and I break it down. Talks about finishing the way you begin (core concept #1), and tips on how to accomplish that to keep the relationship strong.

Continued discussion about the correlation between social media and the role it plays in relationships, Especially since it's prevalent in almost everything we do. Should you delete your social profiles in to be with someone if they say its a must? Let's discuss it.

Part 2 of a 2 part series about the biggest reasons men cheat, and solutions to preventing it along with some myths, facts and opinions on it. Part 1 was about why women cheat and solutions.

Reveals the top 3 reasons women decide to spend time with someone other than their significant others, solutions to help prevent it, and some myths and facts revealed about the topic. Part 1 of a 2-part series.

One of the most pondered unanswered questions and yet the most important one. Can I trust you? Most of us have been hurt and paralyzed by our past mistakes. Why should we let it dictate our present and future? I'll talk about a few ways you can figure this out.

Is your relationship in jeopardy? Most of us meet someone, we date, hookup, then we're off to the races. What happens five years down the line? What happens 10 years down the line? After kids, career, and routine sets in? Why do we stop doing the things that made us fall in love? Let's talk about it.

Feel like your biological clock is ticking? Feel like you're running out of time? Would you marry someone or consider them for marriage without loving them or being in love with them if they had all the things you wanted? (Goal oriented, ambitious, successful, family oriented) Could you make it work? This episodes discusses in detail.

For anyone who wants to level up their relationship and life, we discuss six major tips for life and seven concepts for relationships that can help propel you to get the life and relationship you deserve.