In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of weaning their children off dummies and share funny stories about parenting. They also talk about breakups and the timing behind them, including personal stories and the debate about breaking up before Christmas. The podcast covers humorous topics like mistaken identities, heatwave woes, and fitness weekends. Overall, it's an entertaining and candid conversation about relationships and life experiences.
Weaning a child off dummies can be challenging and guilt-inducing, requiring different strategies for success.
Breakups often peak on December 11th due to the holiday season, raising ethical questions about ending a relationship before significant events.
Deep dives
The Difficulty of Weaning a Child off Dummies
The podcast episode discusses the challenges faced by the speaker in weaning her almost three-year-old daughter off dummies. The decision to go cold turkey is described, leading to nights of intense screaming and adjustments. The speaker shares feelings of guilt and the realization that the dummy was more of a coping mechanism for herself than her daughter. The process of trying different strategies, such as the dummy fairy, is mentioned but proves ineffective. The speaker reflects on the long-term effects of prolonged dummy use and acknowledges the difficulty of the weaning process.
December 11: The Most Common Day for Breakups
The podcast acknowledges the trend of breakups peaking on December 11th as reported by the New York Post. The holiday season and the looming decisions surrounding family gatherings and New Year's plans are cited as contributing factors to the high breakup rate during this time. The potential selfishness of ending a relationship before the holidays is discussed, considering the impact on the other person who may not have enough time to recover before these significant events. The importance of perception and finding positivity in being single during the festive season is mentioned.
Humorous Misidentifications and Accidental Reactions
The podcast shares humorous anecdotes of mistaken identities and accidental reactions. Examples include accidentally wielding a knife at the wrong person, mistaking a child for one's own and walking away, and oversharing personal experiences. The segment emphasizes the comedy in such situations, highlighting the relatability of human error and the ability to find humor in awkward situations.
Wholesome Family Time and Personal Reflection
The podcast host recounts a weekend filled with wholesome family activities, including walks, swimming, and self-care. The importance of taking care of one's self both physically and emotionally is emphasized, discussing fitness routines, skin treatments, and positive self-perception. The sweet moment of having her father visit and spending quality time with family is shared, creating cherished memories and a sense of family unity.
Hey lifers, Today is a bit of a silly, fun episode because we're all crawling to the finish line, right?? Laura's been in some child induced hell for the last few days and Britt has learnt that kids can be assholes. Weird that it took this long to get here!
Britt has a new theory of girl language; the things we say vs what we actually mean.
PS Ben, always get a gift.
Plus we chat about how many of you have been through break ups this week because December 11 is the most common day for relationships to end! Is it a good thing to go into the new year with a fresh start and no strings to the past or is it selfish to break up with someone just before Christmas?
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