Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin What If Your Father Is Having a Baby With Someone Your Age? Plus: David Duchovny Gives US Advice!
Nov 25, 2025
Listeners share their thoughts on family dynamics, including a daughter grappling with her father's baby with a younger partner. The hosts tackle tricky subjects like commenting on a friend's excessive Botox and whether high school reunions are worth attending. David Duchovny shares his wisdom, advising that nothing is as extreme as it seems. The episode explores empathy, boundaries, and practical life tips while closing the season with a thoughtful reflection on advice from listeners.
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Get Clarity Before You Act
- Seek clarity about what's bothering you before acting; clarity enables better choices.
- Reassess assumptions and focus actions on what you can control within family dynamics.
Polite Hand Gesture Stopped A One-Upper
- Molly shared a family example where a son-in-law politely stopped his father's interruptions by saying "I'm not done speaking."
- The tactic worked and silenced the chronic one-upper without aggression.
Tactfully Address Cosmetic Changes
- If a friend seems happy with cosmetic changes, leave it alone and avoid unsolicited critique.
- If she expresses dissatisfaction, ask gentle, empathetic questions and offer support rather than judgment.
