Relationships, Friendships and Family Dynamics

Send us Fan Mail We’ve all fallen into this trap — opening up to the wrong people. But not everyone in your friend group is meant to hear your breakup story. Some friends carry their own hidden pain and will judge you through the lens of their secrets. I know you’re just looking for comfort and a soft place to land, but remember — not everyone’s heart has walked the same path as yours. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail We do this to ourselves because we focus on the good. He’s throwing red flags, but we choose to look past them. And that’s how the cycle begins — dating the same man over and over, just with a different name  Sometimes, we fall in love with potential instead of reality — and that potential can lead us straight down the rabbit hole. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support th...

Send us Fan Mail A quick life update. Sorry for going missing, but I’ve been on the road, headed to a new destination called home. I did it scared and overwhelmed, but I made it. The key is to just do it. We we will not know what life has in store for us unless we move, unless we take a chance on us. So, for that reason, I left on Monday at 4 p.m. to travel to my new home.  Of couree, I had to sto...

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Send us Fan Mail There could be several reasons for this feeling, and we will explore them further in the next episode. But here are some factors that might contribute to a wife feeling this way. In the next episode, I will speak with some married friends to get their opinions and report back to you all. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I never knew about this, and wanted to share it!  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I have talked about this on the podcast before, and I think we need a refresher. One of the biggest decisions in life is choosing a partner. It sets the trajectory for our lives. But we have a habit of saying yes because he proposes. But really, are you ready to say yes?  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail How many times have we all seen this behavior? He starts to act indifferent, he’s not calling as much, the date nights slow down, he finds things to argue about, etc. This is the biggest telltale sign he has someone else on the brain.    https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I had a call with a listener which brought us to the discussion of that period in life when we are having the most difficult times.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We all follow the couples that look like the perfect match with the matching outfits, exotic vacations or just simply poses like the movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I think most men feel very confident without a job because they have a woman providing for them, but ladies, this is where you need to pay attention. Supporting a partner through a rough season is one thing, but enabling him to stay stuck and depend on you is another.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I was scrolling on Instagram when I came across this conversation. I know this, but it was very exciting to hear, too. So I wanted to share it with you all.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Of course, he might want you to believe that what he’s saying is true—but we’re not buying it. When a guy says something like, “You’re not enough,” it’s rarely about you. More often than not, it’s about his own insecurities.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail  I’ll be honest, I’ve been guilty of this, and I’m sure you have too—overthinking the negative. You know, those moments where your mind starts spinning out of control, replaying conversations, analyzing every little detail in your relationship, and before you know it, you’ve stressed yourself out over something that might not even be true.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ S...

Send us Fan Mail Someone ask why am I smiling. How could I smile? Well, I know what grief can do. I've been down that road before when my sister passed. So, I'm choosing to heal differently.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I knew she was leaving months ago. I knew I would be alone in this world. So I started 9 months ago to build a new life to help the grieving process.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail You all know how I feel about this topic. I've discussed the 50/50 approach in romantic relationships before, and I'm sure many of you have your own opinions. I know this because every time I cover this subject, I receive a lot of emails. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The question is all over social media, being asked by some broke-looking guys. First of all, real men do not ask this question. But we have these little immature boys who we females don't give a second look at running with this question. The only thing I can think of is these busted guys never had attention, and somehow, they believe they have attention now. But really, not a...

Send us Fan Mail Ladies, if you see this happening, please nip it in the bud, as the elders would say. Don’t ignore the early signs of role reversal that leave you carrying the weight while he gets comfortable watching you lead, provide, protect, and fix everything.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I have talked about this in previous episodes, but I like to do a refresher to remind you that even though you're in a relationship, I want you to continue the way you were before you met him.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Some men admire women who stand up for themselves; others don’t. A confident man respects her standards and sees her strength as a good thing. But an insecure man feels challenged by her. Deep down, he knows he can’t control her, and that frustrates him. He realizes that she won't allow him to treat her poorly—there will be no games, no lies, and no half-hearted efforts—becau...

Send us Fan Mail We all know people who say, “This is just how I am,” and refuse to correct their behavior. But their actions — and even their facial expressions — clearly call for a change. They refuse to grow, insisting it's just their personality. Eventually, they get dumped and are left wondering what went wrong.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ I Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I have more male friends than female friends, and that's an advantage, particularly for us. I hear them saying things like, "Is she worth the effort?" or I hear them curse, "like, oh shit," when they find out she's in debt, or what I like to call "Paying Bills."  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ I Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It starts small, as I mentioned in the previous podcast. But sometimes, it can get out of hand, and that’s when things get complicated. The more you try to be her, the more you lose your own sense of who you are—and that’s when resentment toward her begins to build.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ I Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It seems like harmless chatter. We are just talking about our husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, and partners. Plus, we are speaking with people we know, whom we consider family, friends, and colleagues.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show