Boundaries are needed, even in marriage!  When you get married, that is the time that you set boundaries around your relationship, on expectations with your spouse as well as how others are to treat you as a married person.  It may require you to limit communications to protect it or redefine previously established roles.

This week we are diving into a hot topic!  The people have been up in  arms about La La Anthony's comments on marriage and how marriage is no longer the goal when dating.  But the data isn't so sure about that!  Globally, marriage rates are decreasing, but 2022 was a huge for weddings in the US.  So is marriage a taboo?

Hey Bside Family! We are back with a new season and new episode this week. In this episode we talk about a little bit of everything and a little bit of nothing🙂! But seriously...we talk about what we have been doing over the break as well as give you all some hints about what we have planned for you all this season.

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda discuss how we are tackling decision fatigue in our marriage!

Decisions...decisions...decisions! Do you know that if you are constantly making decisions all day (whether they are big decisions or not), drains you of your energy and impacts your mental health?

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda explore what dad guilt is and if fathers experience the same regret that moms do when they return to the workforce.

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda tackle job loss and how it's impacting our family and household.  Going from corporate America to full-time entrepreneurship is a true mindset shift and Ra'Shunda addresses some of the conflicts and revelations discovered so far during this transition.

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda talk about how it all started. Also, find out why the gift of laughter is the best way to break the ice when trying to date someone.

So take a listen and find out about all of the hilariousness!

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda talk about what's going on in the Adams household. We talk about adjusting to having 3 kids in school and in 3 different grades, graduate school update, as well as an update on our entrepreneurship journey.

So take a listen and find out about all of the craziness!

Everyone grows up with a certain level of adversity in their childhood and throughout their lives. Meaning there's a certain amount of emotional bacteria that you build up to help you navigate those life challenges.

So when you start having kids, you don't want them to experience the same level of problems and difficulties, so you create an environment for them that is sanitized. It keeps them away from the situations that you experienced while growing up, but that also means that they don't get to learn those same lessons. You run the risk of your kids not being prepared for heartbreak, defending themselves, etc.

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda talk about this and how they plan to balance protecting their kids from certain life experiences vs. letting them grow from some hard knock life experiences.

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda talk about the comparison trap and why it is so real especially in today's world! How often are you discouraged of doing something that you know you were called to do just because someone else is already doing it?

Have you ever purchased something or participated in a trend just because that was the "thing" to do?

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda talk about the motivations to leave your marriage and how to combat those thoughts and actions.

Of course we are advocates of marriage, so of course we give tangible advice because no one should feel alone, hopeless, or helpless in a marriage! We live in a world that celebrates the hustle of trying to have it all, but doesn't necessarily support staying in marriages when things get rocky. It often promotes the opposite "you deserve better", "he doesn't know what know he has until it's gone", or "the grass is greener on the other side". But that is not true!

Marriage takes work and we can't put the work in everywhere except our marriages and expect it to be rainbows and roses.

Too many times we focus on what to say or do so that we can “win” the fight, but how does that benefit your relationship if your spouse feels neglected and minimized?

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda talk about how to fight within your marriage and do it respectfully and without damaging the relationship. We all know that there will be disagreements in your relationship, but let's figure out how to handle them fairly!

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda talk about the tools and resources they utilize to keep their marriage strong (and accountable) after 12.5 years.

Find out who is the serious one and who likes to keep it fun. The answer may surprise you!

The most common relationship advice you often get is "communication is key" and we definitely agree! But there are definitely levels to this thing!

On this week of the B-Side of Marriage podcast rewind episode , Jason and Ra’Shunda breakdown the 5 levels of communication. This episode explains each level and how you can level up your communication in your relationship.

Also, excuse @sincerelyshunda's voice. Listen to the episode to find out what's going on with her.

This episode is our season finale as we take some time off to take care of our mental wellness. With the holidays fast approaching, expectations of family gatherings and social events with friends are right around the corner. For us, this time of year is bittersweet because we have lost parents, family members, and a best friend during this time of year, but we also have several milestones and anniversaries to celebrate too.

Jason and Ra’Shunda breakdown the similarities between relationships and diamonds and give you some advice to withstand the process. Everyone looks at a good sparkly diamond....on their hand, on a necklace, on a bracelet, and even in a grill😬! Diamonds are often given as a pledge of love and a symbol of commitment, but what really goes into the making of a diamond? And are you willing to put in that same level of work and effort to have a marriage that shines as bright as the diamonds in your wedding bands?

What typically draws a person to their partner is physical attraction. It could be their height, their eyes, their smile, etc. but at the end of the day physical attraction is temporary. Although this is important throughout your relationship, other character traits become more important as your relationship ages.

There are many things that couples can disagree on like money, sex, loyalty, chores, etc.  But at the end it all boils down to a lack of communication on whatever the subject is.  If there are unspoken expectations, it will set you up for conflict to occur between the two of you.

In this episode, we discuss some of the subjects that we struggled early on with (and some we are still working through).  We also address how we have been able to navigate some of these hot spots to maintain healthy communication even when we don't agree.

Welcome back to the Bside of Marriage family! 

Having hard conversations in your marriage is a necessity!  In today's episode we talk about how avoiding addressing difficult and/or uncomfortable subjects with your partner only leads to continued dissatisfaction and potential resentment.  Your relationship should be a safe space where no subject is off limits, especially if one person is feeling neglected or disrespected.

Have you ever had a bad day or just didn't feel like being in the relationship that you are in?  Those feelings are normal and they will past!  When you are married, you don't get to give up!  (Even though we have all had those moments!)

In this week's episode we discuss:

• How to identify when there is a problem

• Why sometimes you just don't have it to give in your partnership

• Practical tips on what to do when you are just not feeling it

Check it out and let us know what you think!