Ep. 99: Spirit Airlines Shutdown, Is Mothering Your Man Killing the Attraction? & Teaching Kids Social Skills,

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of 'mothering' in marriage, the importance of teaching kids social skills, and the implications of Spirit Airlines' shutdown.

This week’s episode dives into the pressures, habits, and cultural shifts shaping relationships, parenting, and everyday life. We explore how “mothering” in marriage can affect attraction and partnership dynamics, discuss the importance of intentionally teaching kids social and life skills in a screen-heavy world, and react to the shocking shutdown of Spirit Airlines and what it could mean for travelers and employees alike. It’s an honest conversation about balance, responsibility, and staying connected in today’s world.

People in this episode

Hosts: Keonte McDonald, Kristin McDonald

Topics covered

• relationships
• parenting
• social skills
• attraction
• cultural shifts
• emotional labor

Keywords

• mothering
• attraction
• social skills
• parenting
• Spirit Airlines
• relationships
• emotional labor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spirit Airlines

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