We Gotta Thing - Exploring Non-Monogamy

Discussion Topic: Using Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People , we align how those same habits can make you successful as a couple in the swinging lifestyle. Travel with us to Desire Pearl the week of November 16-23, 2019!   Book your trip here. Join our Members Only community here!  

Discussion topic: In this episode we catch you all up to date on what we've been going through since we were "outed" as lifestyle podcasters 18 months ago.  Through all the turmoil we lost our "happy place" and share how we've grown and rediscovered each other.  Each person and couple has the freedom to define and then find their happy place in the lifestyle. Our We Gotta Thing Desire Pearl trip n...

Discussion topic: Most agree we'd like to avoid any drama in a lifestyle experience.  But is this a realistic expectation? Is drama such a bad thing? Do we know what drama really is and is not?  How should we handled drama if we encounter it in ourselves or another couple? Catherine (from episode 41), a licensed professional counselor joins us again and provides answers, insights and tools to help...

Discussion topic: In this episode we discuss the tension between wanting to be discreet yet at the same time wanting to know as much as possible about others. Too much discretion and nobody knows you but being vulnerable is necessary to connect socially to make true friends (with benefits) in the lifestyle. Join us at our first WGT Regional Meet & Greet on Saturday, October 20 at 8pm in Providence...

Discussion Topic:  We share sexy stories from our trip to Desire Pearl and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of sexual play with newbies and veteran couples in the swinging lifestyle. Spoiler alert: we enjoy both! Mentioned this episode: Join our We Gotta Thing private members only group Listen to our podcast with the Spiritual Swingers Desire Pearl Resort  in Cancun, Mexico  

Discussion Topic- Whether it's your very first play experience or you've been swinging for years awkward encounters will always be a part of your lifestyle journey. We share some awkward lifestyle moments, discuss why they occur, what (if anything) can be done to avoid them and how to work through them as a couple.   Visit our website:  https://wegottathing.com/ Join our private community: We Gott...

Discussion Topic: In this episode we celebrate the milestone of reaching 50 episodes by reflecting on our lifestyle journey thus far. We are learning a lot and having a loads of fun but it's the people we meet and the growth in our relationship that are most valuable. Care to join us? Our new We Gotta Thing Members Only Subscription Our Navigating Your Lifestyle Journey online course Our new We Go...

Discussion Topic: Mrs Jones is joined live by "C" from the Swinging Downunder podcast to discuss what the two ladies believe men need to know and understand to be successful in the swinging lifestyle. Mentioned this Episode: The Swinging Downunder podcast Our brand new We Gotta Thing website Our new "Members Only" subscription Our online Lifestyle Course

Discussion Topic In this episode we discuss the difference between being courageous and being confident as you enter and navigate the swinging lifestyle. Many people say "just be confident" and you'll be fine.  But is that enough to be helpful?  We offer tips to help you understand the difference and how being courageous leads to being a more confident person and couple in the swinging lifestyle....

Discussion Topic- In this episode we discuss how we see the lifestyle bumping up against real life.  Personally we are becoming more "out" as swingers, more and more mainstream media is reporting on swinging and the lifestyle community seems to be growing rapidly.  What does this all mean? Listen in to find out! Mentioned in this episode: Our online lifestyle course- Navigating Your Lifestyle Jour...

Discussion Topic - Connecting with your play partner while trying to maintain a connection with your own partner is a balancing act many find difficult to achieve.  This month we discuss the challenge of and some helpful tips for staying connected as a couple during playtime with others. Online Lifestyle Course Relaunch - we are excited to announce the following major changes and additions to our...

Discussion Topic-   Navigating this lifestyle can be awkward at times, especially when trying to transition from conversation to playtime.  We discuss our experience in this area and share some tips to help couples take the leap to enjoying some sexy fun with others!  Our New Online Lifestyle Course is Live! Our new online lifestyle course called Navigating Your Lifestyle Journey  is now available...

Our New Online Lifestyle Course is Live! Our new online lifestyle course called Navigating Your Lifestyle Journey  is now available! We've created 6 modules and over 40 lessons to help you move into the through the lifestyle while having fun, growing your relationship and avoiding the pitfalls and mistakes. For more information and to purchase visit our new course  website or send us an email at m...

Announcing our special project Mrs Jones and I are developing an online lifestyle course called Navigating Your Lifestyle Journey  to be released in December 2017! We've created 6 modules and over 30 lessons to help you move into the through the lifestyle while having fun, growing your relationship and avoiding the pitfalls and mistakes.  For more information please check out our website or send u...

Discussion Topic: Setting expectations is something we (and many couples) struggle with in the lifestyle.  With expectations usually comes disappointment.  Disappointment can lead to leaving the lifestyle or stir up negative emotions and feelings about yourselves.  We discuss how we TRY to manage our interactions with others and share some tips we hope will help you do the same. Good luck!

Discussion Topic:  Way back on WGT Episode 3 we discussed Mr Jones's struggle with jealousy when we entered the lifestyle. In this episode we welcome Catherine, a licensed professional counselor AND swinger!  She breaks down jealousy: what it is, how to prepare for it, what it feels like, how to identify it, how to work through it and come out of it stronger as a couple. You can reach Catherine by...

Discussion Topic - Many couples approaching the lifestyle consider clothing optional resorts as a first step on their journey.  This episode we tackle some commonly held beliefs and fears regarding clothing optional resort vacations.  Just back from another trip to Desire Pearl, we use our experiences from the week to "bust some myths." Book your trip to one of the Desire Resorts right here ! Subs...

Read our latest newsletter here and then  Subscribe to our newsletter here! Keeping up with the Joneses We update you on our new business ventures and Mr Jones makes his request to Mrs Jones for his home office modifications.  We also describe a visit from our Canadian friends, our Southwest friends and our long-time LS friends. Topic Many people say how intimidated they are by having to flirt wit...

Read our latest newsletter here and then  Subscribe to our newsletter here! Keeping up with the Joneses We recap the highlights of our experiences at Naughty in N'awlins 2017!  Our WGT Meet & Greet and workshops were amazing, we were runner-ups again at the Annual Lifestyle Awards for Best Lifestyle Podcast. Discussion topic We hear from many listeners how difficult it is to find that "four-way co...

Discussion topic: This month we stray from our regular format to talk about being "outed" as podcasters in the lifestyle.  We discuss what happened, how it impacted our lives, how we managed the fallout, what decisions we had to make and how we've decided to move forward. Snapshots: This month we share two emails from listeners that describe perfectly how we view the lifestyle and why it's so impo...

Keeping up with the Joneses "Friends" from out of town drop by for a few sexy encounters and we chat about the half-marathon that almost happened. Discussion topic We break down lifestyle friendships and what they might look like.  We categorize friendships into four types: Community, Casual, Close and Core to help put some perspective on expectations for making Friends With Benefits in the lifest...

Keeping up with the Joneses This episode we share three explicit experiences, a weekend with some "tried and true" LS friends, an evening with our new Texas friends and (queue the trumpets) our first experience with a single female!   Discussion topic We discuss how we developed a healthy approach to the lifestyle by 1) setting priorities, 2) staying balanced and 3) keeping a healthy perspective a...

Keeping up with the Joneses This month we catch you up on our date(s) with a "unicorn", an evening in our swinger pad with good friends, a somewhat vanilla work party at our house and a family event. Discussion topic Mrs Jones recently discovered the lifestyle changed Mr Jones more than herself.  Armed with this revelation she decides to "interview" Mr Jones in order to dig into how men may view t...

Keeping up with the Joneses This month we catch you up on the sexy weekend we had with a very special couple as the four of us visited the Trapeze Club in Atlanta, Georgia.  Oh, and you'll also want to hear what we put in each other's naughty stockings! Discussion topic How is it that we can watch each other have sex with other people and not only does it turn us on but it brings us closer?  Many...

Keeping up with the Joneses Our trip to Desire Pearl is set! Join us the week of November 11-18, 2017 as we bring T&A from The Curious Couple and C&D from the Swinging Downunder podcasts to meet you all for some sexy fun times.  Book on our website  through our affiliate link on the page titled "The Joneses Recommend." We also describe what happened at our second house party (note: it was better t...