Playing House

Why can’t married men have female friends? On this episode of Playing House podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard dive into have close friends of the opposite sex or the sex that you’re attracted to, when you’re in a longterm relationship. At what point is sharing details about your relationship disrespectful? Have a question that you’d like Dominique and Kolter Bouchard to answer on the podcast?...

Am I the a**hole for not telling my partner that their personal hygiene sucks? Personal hygiene impacts relationships as much as it impacts us individually. Without prioritizing personal hygiene, environmental hygiene and mental hygiene - you’re not respecting yourself or your partner. On this episode of Playing House Podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss building a skincare regimen, mens...

Does the decision to have kids mean no longer having time for passion for one another? On this episode of Playing House podcast Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss their journey into parenthood, the decision, the surprises and the learnings. They chat about their fears and challenges when being parents, and the resilience they’ve tried to show. Have a question that you’d like Dominique and Kolte...

What the hell does it mean to allow a woman to be in her feminine energy? On this episode of the Playing House podcast Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss the power of vulnerability in relationships, taking turns being the little spoon, and some of their favourite non-sexual ways to connect. Have a question that you’d like Dominique and Kolter Bouchard to answer on the podcast? Leave a voicemail...

Can two people who don’t share the same faith have a successful relationship, let alone a happy marriage? On this episode of the Playing House podcast Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss what it’s like dating and ultimately marrying outside of their religions. From where their spiritual beliefs differ and common grounds they’ve found, and how they approach spirituality while raising their daught...

Is the 7-year itch real? On this episode of Playing House podcast Kolter Bouchard and Dominique Bouchard discuss sustaining long-term satisfaction in their over 15-year relationship. Is monogamy an old-school concept that we need to move on from? And after almost a decade of marriage, how do they keep the flame alive? Have a question that you’d like Dominique and Kolter Bouchard to answer on the p...

How do you know when it’s time to introduce couples therapy into a relationship? What are the telltale signs that a relationship just isn’t going to make it? On this episode of the Playing House Podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard speak with couples therapist Roxanne Francis. Roxanne dives into some of the hurdles that couple’s face when deciding to seek counselling, answers your submitted ques...

Preferences change over time so it's important for couples to be open and flexible in embracing sexuality. Playing House Podcast hosts Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss: Fetishization vs Preference; Sexual Shame, including their Catholic schooling experiences and Dom's journey being raised in the Christian church; Communicating sexual desires with your partner; And embracing new discov...

In this episode: my husband is a unemployed bum, lovers/friends/and business partners, and we tried grits for the first time - now we’re ready to move! Kolter Bouchard and Dominique Bouchard kickoff season 2 of Playing House podcast with a new set and a new outlook as Kolter celebrates his first month after he quit his job and focused on his mental health! On this episode, the couple discusses wha...

Was Harrison Butker right? Have women been told a diabolical lie about their true roles in society? No, that man is an idiot. But it is important to deconstruct our views on binary gender roles in society and how they may also be playing out in our romantic relationships. On this episode of Playing House Podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss traditional marriage roles, what is a “high val...

Is it fair to your partner to have non negotiables in relationships? Is it fair to yourself not to? On this episode of Playing House Podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss navigating non negotiables in relationships, the ridiculous rules that that set out for their dream partners, and what some of the non neogtiables in their marriage look like today. Have a question that you’d like Domini...

Does getting married mean the end of individuality? On this episode of Playing House Podcast Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss: - what maintaining individuality in their marriage looks like; - if they believe that couples actually take a break, and; - introverts marrying extroverts. Have a question that you’d like Dominique and Kolter Bouchard to answer on the podcast? Send your question to [i...

Do interracial couples have a lot more to consider before deciding to commit? Cultural differences in relationships can either be a beautiful learning journey or a deal breaker depending on how it’s handled. On this episode of Playing House Podcast Dominique and Kolter Bouchard dive into their shared and individual experiences as an interracial couple. From interracial challenges including online...

Have you ever considered your partner’s communication style or even your own? From overwhelming each other with text messages, never being on the same page about budgeting, to figuring out how to initiate sex - communication breakdowns in relationships can ultimately be deal breakers if not dealt with properly. On this episode of Playing House Podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss navigat...

You know what they say about a healthy, happy relationship - weight gain is a sure giveaway that you’re in one! But what if the weight gain doesn’t stop? What if it bothers your partner? What if it bothers YOU? On this episode of the Playing House podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss healthy relationship weight gain; From meeting as scrawny 18-year-olds to getting thick on purpose (and n...

They say that all good relationships require compromise but what is healthy compromise in a relationship? On this episode of Playing House podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss finding common ground, when to stand firm vs when to compromise, and how they aim to avoid resentment in their marriage. The couple shares their personal experiences with learning to become flexible and finding hea...

Is couple’s therapy a pitstop before divorce? Your mental health directly impacts your relationships; romantic, platonic, and most importantly, with yourself. So how can couple’s navigate prioritizing their individual mental health or receiving a mental illness diagnosis? How do you tell the person that you’re in a relationship with that you’re concerned about their mental health? On this episode...

What makes an apology good? Many of us haven’t learned how to apologize in a way that is authentic and heartfelt. Even more of us haven’t learned how to accept an apology that allows us to forgive while still setting healthy boundaries, acknowledging the wrongdoing. On this episode of Playing House podcast, Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss the art of apologizing and forgiving, saying I’m Sorr...

Love Languages and Compatibility, loving your partner the way that THEY want to be loved, and learning to settle arguments. Please support the show by subscribing! 👀 Follow Kolter : https://www.instagram.com/koltertalks/ https://www.tiktok.com/@koltertalks 👋🏾 Follow Dom: https://www.instagram.com/dom.creates https://www.tiktok.com/@domcreates 🛒 Merch: https://koltertalks.sellfy.store/products/...

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How does a church girl transition into her womanhood and own her sexuality? Exploring the theme of Saving Room For the Holy Ghost (0:08:52), on this episode of the Playing House podcast Dominique and Kolter Bouchard discuss Dom’s (often tumultuous) church upbringing, sexual shame, and approaching womanhood differently now as a mom. Kolter delves into his belief system and the importance of raising...

Managing money as a team can be both rewarding and challenging. Do you have a joint bank account or do your baking separately? How do you budget as a couple? What is your financial compatibility. And does being the breadwinner matter? Kolter and Dominique have real-life stories and practical advice to help you and your partner build a strong financial foundation. Let us know in the comments: you w...

Is equal parenting possible? We host our first guests on the Playing House Podcast; Jeena and Drue Wilder from @HeyThereWilders! We discuss positive parenting tips, navigating your partner’s love language, interracial marriage, and the age-old question - “How do you keep the flame alive in a marriage after all these years?” We’re so excited to host our first guests on the podcast, and to take the...

Finding a healthy balance in relationships, the podcast is going international, and is there a good kind of clingy? Also: Kolter gets the results from his cancer scan. Plus: establishing healthy boundaries in relationships. How can we improve in this area? Please support the show by subscribing! Timecodes: 0:00:00 - Value: men versus women 0:01:00 - Intro & Check-In 0:03:55 - Kolter's scan results...

Kolter & Dominique Bouchard discuss getting a cancer scan, sharing a vision for 2024, and increasing intimacy outside of the bedroom. Please support the show by subscribing! 👀 Follow Kolter :   / koltertalks     / koltertalks   👋🏾 Follow Dom:   / dom.creates     / domcreates   🛒 Merch: https://koltertalks.sellfy.store/prod... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices