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Today, Valeria and Gary get real about the feedback they've received from listeners. From Gary being called too harsh to comments about their relationship dynamic, they tackle it all head-on with humor and honesty. Valeria opens up about how she feels when Gary’s directness gets misunderstood, and Gary explains why he believes in being straightforward—even if it rubs people the wrong way sometimes.

The two dive into how they’ve learned to communicate more effectively, share some laughs about the wild world of online comments, and reflect on the balance between staying true to themselves while also growing together as a couple. 

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What We Talked About:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:40 Every Married Couple Communicates Differently
• 07:24 Don’t Change to Appease Other People’s Views
• 09:58 Do You Feel Fulfilled in Your Relationship?
• 14:01 This is Why Our Marriage Has Worked
• 16:47 People Just Find Gary to be Harsh
• 18:02 Firm Communication is Welcome
• 21:58 The Conversation We Had About My Brain Cyst
• 31:48 Emotions are Necessary
• 33:45 Is Gary Threatened by Valeria’s Career?
• 39:44 Gary’s Pseudo-Intelligent, Snarky Remarks
• 44:46 Is Gary Being Domineering?
• 47:03 Let’s Talk About Age Gaps in Couples
• 54:21 Define an Alpha Male
• 56:00 Being Direct Might Sound Harsh

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