Father Cooper shares her take on relationship topics like discussing engagement rings and handling a friend's toxic partner. She reflects on personal growth and wedding day advice, emphasizing cherishing moments over details.
In relationships, communicate openly about preferences to avoid misunderstandings and ensure satisfaction.
Reflect on personal growth, embrace change, and navigate friendship dynamics with positivity and communication.
Deep dives
Communication and Expectations in Relationships
Discussing the importance of open communication in relationships and setting clear expectations. Using the example of selecting an engagement ring, the speaker advises directly communicating preferences with a partner rather than leaving it to chance to ensure mutual understanding and satisfaction.
Signs of Potential Relationship Issues
Addressing concerns about behaviors in relationships, such as giving hickeys, and questioning the motivations behind such actions. Encouraging individuals to reflect on their intentions and possible insecurities that may lead to seeking public displays of possession or validation.
Personal Growth and Reflection Over Time
Reflecting on personal growth and changes over different life stages, particularly comparing one's college era self with the present. Emphasizing the importance of evolving and embracing new phases, while acknowledging the challenges and lessons learned from past experiences.
Navigating Friendship Dynamics and Boundaries
Navigating challenging dynamics within friendships, especially when disliking a friend's partner affects the relationship. The speaker advises handling such situations delicately, prioritizing communication, setting boundaries, and expressing concerns positively to maintain friendship while addressing potential issues.
Join Father Cooper for a cozy Sunday session where she takes us all to Big Al bootcamp with questions of the week. Alex gives her take on whether or not you should tell your partner what type of engagement ring you want and reminds us why we should never leave important decisions to men. She walks you through how to tell your BFF that you don’t like her boyfriend and also gives a PSA about being too old for hickies (it’s time to knock that vampire shit off)! Then, she reflects on the ways her life has changed over the past few years and why growing up should be exciting instead of scary. Finally, she shares her biggest takeaways from her wedding and how she and Matt managed to stay present and be in the moment throughout the weekend. Enjoy!
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