It's Complicated

In a game of $20,000 Pyramid, the clues would be: Because they have babies, because they can multitask, they have a high level of emotional intelligence, because they have a high tolerance for pain, they are the muses of historical art and music and because wars have been fought over them. The answer? Why women are superior to men! You guessed it! We have definitely all heard versions of this phra...

Many of us have dreamed of the moment we are proposed to, or the moment we are going to ask someone to marry us. The details of these monumental relationship steps differ from couple to couple, but most often they include an element of surprise, and happen in a standard order. We are so happy to have resident heartbreak coach for POOSH and newly engaged, Claire Byrne, our favorite relationship exp...

We have all had this happen. One of your friends, your brother or sister or cousin, your coworker or even your kid is dating someone you don’t like! What do you do? You want so badly to confront them and tell them to pump the brakes or run the other direction but will they listen? Do you tell them how you feel just to be honest, or do you just let them be and figure it out on their own?   The trut...

Our new “Bestie,” Southern Charm’s Craig Conover, joins us for his first podcast interview of the season! Craig shares his thoughts on dating in the real world vs the reality world, how he met Paige, and why it took some time to take off. He discusses how life differs on and off camera, his point of view on prenups (get one), and why he’s on a 6 month Reddit hiatus. And it’s not just his relations...

There are always points in every stage of dating a relationship where insecurities arise and boundaries need to be reset and communicated. So what happens when you take off the “cool girl” or “nonchalant guy” mask and act how you really feel in the moment? We are very excited to introduce you to our guest, Dr. Veronica Anderson, intuitive Guide, and Relationship Coach for High Performers, who shar...

YOU GUYS! Jen is ENGAGED! We are so happy and proud to have a full on relationship start, blossom and come to this stage while being documented in real time on our show! Jen’s relationship has developed over a short time frame so the fun has been jam packed, super exciting and happening in front of our eyes (and ears)! No matter which speed you are deciding to move at, there are always so many ste...

Love languages, we know them, we love them and we even lead with them when looking for a romantic partner or even while in a current relationship. This system of categorization is relatively new terminology in the dating world, but now there are NEW additions to the list that might better represent YOU! We are excited to share the two new love languages added to the list! We discuss why we think t...

The stages of dating and of relationships are very exciting, very layered and very complex. We could talk for hours about each stage and the positives and negatives that come with them, essentially what we’ve been doing the last handful of years on this podcast, but if we break down the journey from being single to finding your match, we can identify some key steps that seem to surface the most qu...

Change your mindset and change your life! Your mindset determines the actions you take and the actions you don’t take. This is why EVERYONE talks about the importance of changing your thoughts. We all know that if you are worrying about an issue, telling yourself to “not worry’ or to “calm down” does NOT help. Let’s also be clear, changing your mindset isn’t a cute way to put a positive spin on a...

Whether you’re on a vacation and looking for love or you’re in your hometown swiping or walking your dog and waiting for a rom com “meet cute,” you’re probably feeling anxious to find “the one” and get the relationship going, right! You might think this sense of urgency sounds like desperation but we think being sure about what you’re looking for and standing solid on your expectations, boundaries...

Sometimes having sex just isn't in the cards. Maybe your work schedule is cray, you have kids and minimal private time, you aren’t feeling sexy because of an emotional issue or maybe you're just in a rut. Whatever the reason is, it happens to all of us. We can read all of the “getting in the mood” tips out there (in fact we JUST did a show based on that very topic) and while these tips are helpful...

Third time's a charm! We gave you an exclusive interview with Rob on being single and loving it, went for a quick spin around Jen’s fast paced relationship and now it’s Lauren’s turn in the relationship hot seat. For those of you who have been listening from day one, Lauren gave us the behind the scenes from her first date with James, her now husband, on one of the very first It’s Complicated epis...

If you listen to our pod on the reg-u-lar then you’re likely here because you need relationship advice of some sort. Consider yourself lucky because between the three of us (single, in a relationship and married with kids) we cover all your relationship needs. If we aren’t currently going through a relationship issue or milestone, we most likely already have lived through it AND have interviewed a...

Does one person in your relationship often claim they are just not in the mood?  This is a common feeling that can leave the relationship feeling unbalanced and eventually breed frustration, guilt and resentment. Problems like this are very common and they can resurface if you don't find the correct tools to deal with it and make a change! Well thank god for The ‘Gram and one of our past guests (s...

Toxic relationships are the new “boy who cried wolf” Are you really in one or are you just throwing around the popular buzzworthy term? It’s probably one of the most overused terms on social media which is why we need to be able to correctly identify it in order to stop it, fix it or leave it behind! It’s a very common issue that most people experience although most of those people aren’t even awa...

We discuss the scandal that is rocking the headlines….SCANDOVAL! Some of us have personal connections to the Vanderpump cast, and Kristen, Peter and Ariana have all been guests on this show! We love Vanderpump Rules mostly because it’s massively entertaining and it’s a guilty pleasure but we have to say, the relationships that have developed and crumbled in front of our eyes has to be the most cap...

We are each in different phases of the relationship game, and we all have unique expertise when it comes to approaching love in our own specific lane, if we do say so ourselves. Like anything in life, there are ups and downs, positives and negatives and being single is no different. No one enjoys the anxiety and worry about the potential of never finding anyone and ending up alone, but the upside...

We all know which type we like , or maybe some of us are still trying to figure it out, but do you know which type of dating couple you are? Yeah, it's a thing, and we think it’s up there with knowing which “love language” you speak. This episode we go over the four different types to help you identify the category you fall into in order to know if you need to try dating differently, or if you are...

We have another Valentine's Day in the books and WE NEED TO TALK! A lot has been going on over in the It’s Complicated village - with Rob’s recent wedding travel, Jen’s BIG MOVE in with the BF and Lauren’s day with the whole fam, it got us thinking about how we are all in much different places on this hallmark holiday than years past. We represent a wide range of people in the dating world…single...

What is the problem with dating? We’re on the heels of Valentine’s Day and this question could not be louder in our minds right now. So, why are so many people single? Some think it’s the dating apps that completely changed the landscape of the dating world. Some blame the pandemic. Or is it that the gender roles have been flipped upside down? What we do know is that we are all on this journey tog...

She likes the Patriots and I am an Eagles fan! She wants to take it slow and I am ready to settle down. He voted for someone I despise. She likes to travel and I have a demanding work schedule. How do we know if these “situations” that arise in our relationships are deal breakers or if it is something we can work out? These questions can show up in long term relationships, or with someone you’ve j...

We've all heard of “the secret” and why it’s important to focus our energy into creating a life filled with the things we want. We hear our friends, co-workers and people we follow on social media talking about meditation, crystals, lists, goals, mindsets and self love that helped them find “the one.” All of these tips can be inspiring, but they can also feel overwhelming if we don’t have any dire...

Most of us have tried conventional things when it comes to finding love. We have all dabbled in getting set up by a friend, going on a blind date, dating apps or even a matchmaking service, but would you give up your home and job to travel to a foreign country to find love? We watched Bravo’s Love Without Borders and it got us thinking about all the aspects that go into finding the one . Can love...

We all know Rob’s favorite seasonal dating trend “cuffing” is in full swing, but did you know there is a cornucopia of other dating trends that have been circling amongst us that we might not even know exist? “Winter Coating,” basically cuffing season's less serious sister, is where people reach out to exes in order to rekindle and extinguish flame to keep warm during the winter months. There is a...

We're getting close to the end of the year and we don’t mean to put on the presh but you guys need to get your lives together! No but seriously, with all the dating and relationship pressures on our plates we know it can feel overwhelming to tackle the whole “self care” aspect too. Plus, there’s nothing like the New Years Eve party countdown to bring on the anxiety of looking for a midnight kiss a...