ASK P: Setting Boundaries With Family, Red Flags in Relationships, Confrontation in Friendships
Oct 5, 2023
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Ask P, a podcast host and advice giver, tackles listener questions about break-ups, sex, friendship, and family. The podcast covers setting boundaries with family members, challenges in military relationships, and giving advice on unsatisfactory sex in long-distance relationships.
Dating someone in the military requires understanding and empathy towards the demands and stress they experience in their job.
When addressing sexual compatibility issues, approach the conversation with kindness, openness, and support.
Setting boundaries is crucial in relationships, even when one partner is in the military, to ensure both partners feel fulfilled.
Deep dives
Issues with long distance boyfriend
The listener is in a long-distance relationship with a boyfriend in the Navy. While they have a strong emotional connection, their sex life is a constant source of fights. The listener feels rejected and believes there may be underlying reasons for their partner's behavior. They are considering ending the relationship to prioritize their own needs and happiness.
Ending a relationship with a friend-turned-dating partner
The listener has been dating a friend for some time but realizes that they are not attracted to him and feel like they are forcing themselves to like him. They are considering ending things but are unsure how to do it to avoid hurting him, as he is a great person. They seek advice on how to navigate this situation.
Dealing with a roommate's attention-seeking behavior
The listener shares a living space with their roommate who constantly seeks attention from men, even going as far as interrupting the listener's conversations with guys. The listener finds this behavior annoying and feels like the roommate copies their life when talking to guys. They want advice on how to handle going out with the roommate while addressing the issue.
Importance of Understanding the Stress of Military Life
It is important to acknowledge and understand the stress that military personnel go through, particularly when it comes to flying fighters and going through flight school. The intense demands of the job, the competitiveness, and the preoccupation with work can significantly impact personal relationships. It is crucial to be aware of what one is getting into when dating someone in the military and to approach the situation with empathy and understanding.
Approaching Relationship Issues with Kindness and Understanding
When addressing relationship issues related to sexual compatibility and behavior, it is important to approach the conversation in a kind and understanding manner. Rather than blaming or pressuring the partner, it is more effective to have an open and supportive discussion, expressing one's needs and desires. While military responsibilities can contribute to stress and preoccupation, it is still important to set boundaries and ensure that both partners feel fulfilled in the relationship.
#113. In this installment of Ask P, we are tackling listener questions about break-ups, sex, friendship & family. We’re really running the gamut on this episode, so buckle up.
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