Val, Courtney, and Lisa unpack a real-life scenario about the complexities of financial boundaries, social pressures, and relationship expectations among young partners. They provide insights into recognizing red flags, managing guilt, and prioritizing self-care in tricky relationship dynamics.

Main topics:

• The impact of financial control and guilt-tripping in relationships
• Recognizing signs of unhealthy relationship behaviors
• The importance of self-awareness and boundaries in dating
• The role social media and peer pressure play in relationship decisions
• Practical advice for managing relationship conflicts and social obligations

Let’s Chat! Have a love story to share or a book recommendation we can’t miss? Maybe you have a "What Would You Do?" dilemma for us to tackle? We’d also love to hear from published authors or fellow relationship podcasters interested in an interview!

Head over to www.myperfectromance.com to connect.

But while you're here… don’t forget to follow the show and leave a rating or review. It means the world to us!

Coming up:

• How To Save Your Marriage by Lee Baucom: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/5822685.Lee_H_Baucom
• Heated Rivalry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKO26odltss
• Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36336078-call-me-by-your-name

• (00:00:00) - The Perfect Romance Deodorant
• (00:02:54) - Bradley Licks His Own Chapstick
• (00:05:53) - Microneedling is great for collagen production
• (00:07:23) - 8 Months In A Relationship
• (00:09:07) - His Childhood Friend's Birthday Trip To Mexico
• (00:12:29) - He Can't Afford To Pay For Her Wedding Plans
• (00:16:17) - He Doesn't Care About Money
• (00:20:44) - He Doesn't Want You To Go On A Vacation With Your
• (00:24:17) - How To Fix Your Perfect Love Life

Val, Courtney, and Lisa explore the profound lessons about trust, vulnerability, and resilience, in a lively discussion inspired by the movie "The Fall Guy" and real-life relationship insights. Whether you're here for the humor, the heart, or the life lessons, this episode offers valuable takeaways on healing, growth, and love.

In this episode:

• The significance of acknowledging hurt and making space for repair
• The metaphor of building and remodeling a house to understand trust repair
• The physical risks and meticulous planning involved in stunt work
• The emotional journey of characters recovering from trauma and loss
• The power of vulnerability, curiosity, and intentionality in healing

Fall Guy Official Trailor (In case you haven't seen it yet) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7jPnwVGdZ8

Let’s Chat! Have a love story to share or a book recommendation we can’t miss? Maybe you have a "What Would You Do?" dilemma for us to tackle? We’d also love to hear from published authors or fellow relationship podcasters interested in an interview!

Head over to www.myperfectromance.com to connect.

But while you're here… don’t forget to follow the show and leave a rating or review. It means the world to us!

Coming up:

• How to Save Your Marriage by Lee Baucom - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/5822685.Lee_H_Baucom
• Heated Rivalry starring - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKO26odltss
• Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36336078-call-me-by-your-name

• (00:00:00) - THE PERPETUAL ROMANCE
• (00:00:31) - How To Hydrate Yourself With Water
• (00:02:36) - The Fall Guy
• (00:04:39) - Film Review
• (00:05:25) - The World Record For The Most Canon Rolls
• (00:06:05) - Stunt Doubles On 'Ryan Gosling'
• (00:09:09) - How To Fall From The Most Intense Jump
• (00:09:59) - Academy Awards
• (00:11:03) - Tom Cruise Does His Own Stunts
• (00:11:59) - The Stuntman in 'Colt'
• (00:15:03) - Her Drama On 'Metal'
• (00:18:13) - The Love of Your Life
• (00:21:18) - Colt On The Hunt For Tom Rider
• (00:25:40) - The Hurt Locker
• (00:29:18) - "What Would You Do?"
• (00:30:14) - Broken Trust: How to Repair It
• (00:35:28) - "The Hurt Guy"
• (00:37:49) - Emily Blunt on Directors and Movies
• (00:38:44) - The Crush in '
• (00:40:33) - Oh, How Spicy Was This Movie?
• (00:41:14) - Favorite Line From 'The Help'
• (00:44:01) - I Overthink About What I'm Said
• (00:46:58) - Box Office Review
• (00:47:50) - MY PERFECT ROMANCE

Explore the delightful love story of Jessica Everly and her husband Brandon as they share behind-the-scenes insights into their relationship, her writing journey, and her newest novel, Lyrics and Love Letters. Discover how love, timing, and growth intertwine to craft a story both on and off the page.

In this episode:

• Jessica Everly's journey from speech pathologist to romance novelist
• Romantic beginnings: matching on Match.com and their unexpected first date
• How their relationship evolved from a cute meet-cute to marriage and parenthood
• The significance of timing and personal growth in love stories
• Behind-the-scenes on Lyrics and Love Letters and character development
• The influence of real-life relationships on romantic fiction
• How Jessica and Brandon support each other's passions and weaknesses
• Using music, books, and shared experiences to strengthen their bond
• Future projects: new books in the works and character spin-offs

Let’s Chat! Have a love story to share or a book recommendation we can’t miss? Maybe you have a "What Would You Do?" dilemma for us to tackle? We’d also love to hear from published authors or fellow relationship podcasters interested in an interview!

Head over to www.myperfectromance.com to connect.

But while you're here… don’t forget to follow the show and leave a rating or review. It means the world to us!

Resources & Links:

• Jessica Everly - Author Website
• Lyrics and Love Letters on Amazon
• Roses in Rome on Amazon
• JessicaEverlyWrites on Instagram
• JessicaEverlyBooks on TikTok

Coming Up:

• The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling & Emily Blunt: https://share.google/Bzti6LRizZEmHvMJj
• How To Save Your Marriage by Lee Baucom: https://share.google/YWGBpFjQeGQYPL6v4
• Heated Rivalry starring Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKO26odltss

• (00:00:00) - THE PERFECTION OF ROMANCE
• (00:00:31) - Jessica Everly on Lyrics and Love Letters
• (00:01:22) - He Asked To Marry Me On Match.com
• (00:04:50) - How One Couple Got Married in Florida
• (00:08:42) - How Writing Made Me Write
• (00:12:33) - In the Elevator With My Wife
• (00:14:33) - Brandon and His Wife's Favorite Things
• (00:16:37) - The End of Forever
• (00:19:31) - Tom Holland on 'The Dark Princess'
• (00:21:51) - The Book of Love: A Complicated Decision
• (00:27:06) - "I Choosed The Right Route"
• (00:28:08) - What If They Had Stayed Together?
• (00:31:04) - What is the Most Romance Novel Thing That Has Ever Happened In
• (00:33:40) - The Right Person in the Right Time
• (00:37:37) - Taylor Swift at TED2012
• (00:38:12) - Share Your Love Story!