Jimmy Knowles and Rikki Cloos

Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships

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How’s your relationship? That’s what we thought. You’re going to love Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships, the show where we uncover the thoughts and behaviors that are sabotaging your relationship… and what you can do about it. Jimmy and Rikki are passionate about sharing the ways that imperfect partners like you can shift unhealthy relational dynamics and create closeness. Drop your defenses and open your heart, eyes, and ears… we’re going to learn how to be the best partner we can be, together.

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Jimmy Knowles and Rikki Cloos

Episodes

Why you should Go Slow in Dating! 02.04.2026 1:13:01

Why you should GO SLOW in Dating

I Validated EVERY complaint from my partner....here's what happened. 02.12.2025 1:13:24

Rikki ran an experiment with her husband where she validated every concern he had. Here's how it went.

What classifies as Abuse? 15.10.2025 1:13:04

What actually classifies as Abuse?

Shared Bank Accounts, Prenups, and separate bedrooms 15.09.2025 1:16:43

Rikki and Jimmy try to find something they disagree about with the most controversial questions

What happens when the pursuer stops pursuing? 01.09.2025 1:28:16

What is a burnt out pursuer in a relationship?

Healing our Inner Child with Trevor Hanson 09.07.2025 1:06:46

Let's talk about how important it is to heal our inner child. https://theartofhealingbytrevor.com/

Why the Anxious and Avoidant Get Stuck! (And How to Fix it) 20.06.2025 1:03:12

This episode is all about the anxious avoidant dynamic. How we get stuck and how to get unstuck.

What you NEED to actually Forgive someone 10.04.2025 58:38

In this episode we talk about when and how we should forgive other people.

Are you in a Co-Dependent Relationship? Here's what to do. 14.03.2025 1:01:59

Here are the signs of a co-dependent relationship and what to do.

My partner doesn't care about Valentines Day 11.02.2025 59:42

What if your partner doesn't care about Valentines day?

How to Heal after Betrayal 29.01.2025 1:20:04

How to heal after large or small betrayals

Can I meet my OWN Needs in a Relationship? 07.11.2024 1:03:22

In this episode we tackle the question of "Can I meet my own needs in a relationship?"

Masters vs Disasters of Relationships. This is the difference! 19.09.2024 1:25:51

In this episode we talk about everything we love about Dr. John and Julie Gottman's research and relationship advice.

Help! I Lose Myself In Relationships! 10.09.2024 44:42

In this episode we want to talk about why we lose ourselves in relationships and how to reconnect with ourselves again.

How to Actually Validate Feelings 16.08.2024 1:13:09

In this episode we talk about how and when we should validate someone's feelings.

What are Healthy vs Unhealthy Needs 28.07.2024 1:15:04

In this episode we talk about what we believe are healthy vs unhealthy needs to have in a relationship.

Break-Ups: Should I give them another chance? 06.07.2024 1:01:22

In this episode we talk about how to navigate break-ups, specifically when you should give the relationship another chance or move on.

How to STOP Fighting for GOOD! 30.05.2024 1:51:24

How to Stop Fighting in your Relationship using these principles.

What if I'm Dating or Married to a Narcissist? 23.04.2024 49:42

How can we navigate a relationship with a narcissist?

Controversial Questions about Relationships 12.04.2024 1:02:47

Sleeping on the first date, infidelity, sharing vs separate bank accounts, sleeping in the same bed vs separate rooms, we talk about all things controversial in this episode.

I'm Not Allowed to Feel Disrespected?? 25.03.2024 50:50

Apparently, according to some experts, disrespect isn't even a feeling we are allowed to have! Rikki and Jimmy debate this theory in this episode.

Avoid the Roommate Phase and Reignite the Spark! 24.03.2024 54:50

How to avoid the dreaded roommate phase and reignite the spark in your relationship.

My Partner isn't meeting MY NEEDS 03.03.2024 59:26

How long should we wait for our partner to meet our needs?

Relationship Expert Dr. Sue Johnson reveals Secret to Connection 17.02.2024 1:03:53

In this episode I got the honor to speak to one of my relational and attachment heroes Dr. Sue Johnson about everything we all want to know about how to stay connected to our partners.

How to Create Safe Secure Love with Julie Menanno 31.01.2024 1:06:59

In this episode we talk to one of our favorite counselors Julie Menanno about how to navigate conflict and create closeness and connection in our relationships. Grab her new book titled Secure Love, available wherever you buy books! =) https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Love-Create-Relationship-Lifetime/dp/B0C94WMTPS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7J51LQDFCMJB&keywords=secure+love+julie+menanno&qid=1706671966...