Just Being the Joneses

It's Boss and April, back for another episode. We are talking about combating holiday stress as a couple. We discuss our experiences spending holidays apart due to a military deployment, how to handle being in toxic family environments during the holidays, holiday spending and more. Follow us on Instagram IG: justbeingthejoneses Subscribe to April's therapy and author website for newslette...

It's Boss and April and we are back with another episode of Just Being the Joneses. We're talking about the "D" word on this episode. Some people do everything to avoid it and some people will want it at the drop of a dime. DM us at IG: @justbeingthejoneses New Episodes Every other Tuesday.

We know how many relationships that are falling apart still have potential to be great and to thrive. On this episode we jump into some of the reasons couples might grow apart and how to reach back toward each other. Boss & April Jones IG: @justbeingthejoneses

It's Boss and April back with another episode of Just Being the Joneses. We are talking about proposals and ultimatums. A woman asking a man to marry her or giving him an ultimatum may not be a huge difference. Or is it? Message us on IG @justbeingthejoneses Get Set Me Free: A Journey Toward Self-Freedom by April Y Jones on Amazon.

We're Boss and April and we are back with another episode of Just Being the Joneses where we talk all things life and relationships. On this episode, we are talking about love languages. Also, don't miss our Would You Rather segment. Follow us on IG @justbeingthejoneses and let us know your answer to our Would You Rather. Get Set Me Free at www.aprilyjonestherapy.com/shop Follow us on IG:...

It's April and Boss and we are back with another episode. We are discussing the pros and cons of dating in a long-distance relationship, it's challenges and how we made it work. Follow us on IG: @bossjones4real @iamaprilyolan @justbeingthejoneses Get Set Me Free: A Journey Toward Self-Freedom at www.aprilyjonestherapy.com/shop

We are back with another episode of Just Being the Joneses and we are talking about ghosting. Call me Casper because I am out of here with no explanation. Nah, not me but that's a lot of people are ghosting and being ghosted these days. Follow us on IG: @Justbeingthejoneses and let us know if you have been ghosted before or if you are the ghoster. Pre-order Set Me Free: A Journey Toward Self-F...

On this episode of Just Being the Joneses we are discussing if our mate's opinion matters while dating or if we need to have a ring on it before he gets a say so in how we move, what we wear, etc. Minding our own relationships and leaving others alone and more. Pre-order Set Me Free at www.aprilyjonestherapy.com/setmefree Order relationship cards, Make It Last and Do-Ask-Tell at www.aprilyjone...

In this episode we are discussing if it is a bad thing to change for your relationship. Accept me as I am or keep it moving is a firm mindset that many have. This mindset can work for you and against you. visit www.aprilyjonestherapy.com/shop to order a deck of our relationship cards, DO-Ask-Tell. visit www.aprilyjonestherapy.com/setmefree to learn more about April's new memoir that will be av...

If he is getting the "milk" free will he buy the cow? Men and women alike might put boundaries on how much they are willing to show up in the relationship until marriage but will doing too much really hinder commitment? Let's discuss.

Generational and societal changes are not always peaches and cream for everyone. In this episode, we are talking about the positive generational changes. Contrary to all of the negatives floating around in about the younger generations it "ain't" all bad.

The past is the past but maybe the past matters sometimes. We are discussing how much of your past should be shared with someone you are dating and soon is too soon to share deep details of your past.

We are discussing a hot and heavy topic and we come with some popular and not so popular opinions about discipline. Everyone has their own way of child-rearing but opinions on corporal punishment will more than likely always be debatable. We're jumping right into it.

We are discussing the importance of balancing church and family. Both are important in many households but can sometimes be difficult to juggle.

On this episode, we are talking about time away from your mate. Everybody needs that time away. That is important for a lot of individuals in relationships. Create those "Getting Out the House" boundaries and have fun!

Most couples are going to argue and that is OK. What matters the most is how you fight and resolve disagreements. Join us with guests Rashad and Danie Williams as we discuss fighting fair.

This episode we are talking about parental boundaries. Of course, parental boundaries must apply. When it comes to boundaries we do not discriminate. Keeping your relationship intact can be a challenge when parental boundaries are not established and maintained.

Let's get into this hot topic about gender roles. Again! Who is making up these roles and are we sticking to them or doing what works for us?

Let's get into this hot topic about gender roles. Who is making up these roles and are we sticking to them or doing what works for us?

This is a double topic episode. We are talking about scheduling sex, because sometime life is just busy! Plus, for those with generous exes are you accepting those gifts? You might be the ex that is giving them. Either way, we are talking about it today!

We love hanging out with other couples, but we maintain a NO DRAMA zone. We are talking about the importance of having other couples as friend but maintaining peaceful relationships with those couples.

On this episode we are talking about regrets and life choices. Life is full of choices, and we are going to make some good ones and some bad ones for sure. Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you are going to regret. Or maybe you have no regrets.

We are outside in the streets of Tampa Bay on this episode. This is a double topic discussion. We are talking about the shenanigans of we had going on in the BIG APPLE while on vacation. The POWER STRUGGLE was real yall. Then we jump into that good ol' black love topic. Get our relationship cards: www.aprilyjonestherapy.com/shop

In this episode we are discussing a very important factor in every relationship. Intimacy. Building and Maintaining intimacy in your relationship is not always easy, however, it is necessary for a healthy lasting relationship. Being a safe place for your partner is of the most importance when building intimacy.

Our meet up wasn't great but here we are 13 years later killing this marriage thing. In this episode, we talk about how we met, how important friendship is in our marriage and how we put God first.