The Unorthodox Jukebox Podcast

Episode 62-Are you an asset or a liability?

August 06, 2018 13:36 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

This episode discusses if you’re bringing value to the relationship, or if you’re causing your guy to stress. It also talks about how you can recognize how not to be liability and the difference between the two.

EPISODE 61: Dressed Up But Messed Up

July 30, 2018 14:42 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

WHAT SOCIETY HAS US BELIEVE On television and social media all the things that are pushed out to us is really a facade. And we talk about how this taints our reality and what we really expect. The white picket fence and the white wedding dress with the nice honeymoon is a dream you can have. But the real work is after all the fireworks. Here’s what we talk about Being equally yoked The Fairytale we’ve been sold How there are no rules How Christians portray this facade but really...

Episode 60- Are you ready to be married?

July 16, 2018 11:30 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

We talk about some major things to think about when trying to determine are you ready for marriage: Getting the milk for free, what's reserved for marriage,Wifey duties vs girlfriend duties, Gender roles, What you’ll have to give up, Maintain your individuality, Sex before marriage, House deeds before marriage, communication, old fashioned vs. todays dating landscape, Being yourself, Most men want to get married, 3 things to make a marriage work and more!

Episode 59-You Don't Have to be Married to Do Big Things

July 09, 2018 11:30 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MB

Some people put boundaries on themselves. They make stipulations based on some arbitrary thing like marriage. Just because you aren't at a certain place you thought you should be at, it shouldn't stop you from doing other things you want to do. We discuss it in this episode.

Episode 58- Don't Lose Your Identity in Relationships

July 02, 2018 11:30 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

Even after you get married and have kids or get into a long committed relationship, don't forget about yourself. It's okay to be selfish sometimes. This episode discusses how to maintain your purpose, and pursue your destiny, ambitions and goals and how people lose sight of this once they get hitched or in a long committed relationship.

Episode 57-Is Celibacy a Turnoff in Today's Dating?

June 25, 2018 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

Discusses what the consensus is for a large majority of the dating pool of eligible daters and what they think (primarily men) when you say I am celibate. Also discusses the realities, the difficulties, and whether its really a turnoff when you tell someone you're not interested in having sex.

Episode 56- Why is My Inbox Dry?

June 18, 2018 14:23 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

Answers the question: Why is my inbox dry? This phrase is used a lot today and in this episode we discuss the reality of what's really going on in your DM's and texts and inboxes, and how to possibly turn some of that into prospects you could date.

Episode 55- Should You Go Dutch?

June 12, 2018 16:02 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

Discusses, who should pay on a first date? Also talks about should you not consider a man a suitable date if he offers to go dutch? Find out in this episode how today's daters look at it.

Episode 54- What should you bring to the table

June 04, 2018 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MB

Discusses what you should bring to a dating and relationship situation when you first meet someone, and the standards that go with it, as well as what you should expect from someone else. Check out the show notes here: mariorivers.com/episode54

Episode 53- Don't Date Mr. Potential

May 28, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this episode we talk about why you're starting off dating and relationships all wrong! Instead of entertaining the guy you're with, you entertain Mr. Potential. Find out more in this episode!

Episode 52- Does Your Partner Still Give you Butterflies?

May 21, 2018 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

We all get excited when we get those texts and calls at the beginning. don't you remember that feeling? What about 5 or 10 years down the line? Still have that feeling? I'll talk about how to get and keep that feeling long after you've gotten past the fresh love stage.

Episode 51- Are you Obligated to Return Favors for your Partner?

May 14, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MB

If your partner does certain "special" things for you, do you feel you have to return the favor? Should you be obligated to do the same things they do? Is it really fair to them if you don't? Let's talk about it in this episode.

Episode 50- Dealing With Frustrations in Relationships

May 07, 2018 11:30 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

This episode discusses ways you can talk about frustrations, and what NOT to do when trying to express yourself. We talk about nagging, arguments, and how to deal when they just get on your nerves. Also a special gift in this episode you'll want to listen to find out!

Episode 49- What Determines Your Dating Criteria?

April 30, 2018 11:30 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Talks about what you should use when dating, and also realistic expectations about the current dating pool. Also includes some current statistics about socio-economic status and dating outside your level.

Episode 48 -6 Keys to finish how you start

April 23, 2018 11:30 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Discusses the first of my 11 Core Concepts. One of the most important aspects of a relationship and I break it down. Talks about finishing the way you begin (core concept #1), and tips on how to accomplish that to keep the relationship strong.

Episode 47 -Social Media and Relationships Part 2

April 16, 2018 11:30 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

Continued discussion about the correlation between social media and the role it plays in relationships, Especially since it's prevalent in almost everything we do. Should you delete your social profiles in to be with someone if they say its a must? Let's discuss it.

Episode 46 -Whats the biggest reason men cheat?

April 09, 2018 11:30 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

Part 2 of a 2 part series about the biggest reasons men cheat, and solutions to preventing it along with some myths, facts and opinions on it. Part 1 was about why women cheat and solutions.

Episode 45 -Whats the biggest reason women cheat?

April 02, 2018 11:30 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

Reveals the top 3 reasons women decide to spend time with someone other than their significant others, solutions to help prevent it, and some myths and facts revealed about the topic. Part 1 of a 2-part series.

Episode 44- The Million Dollar Question- Can I trust you?

March 26, 2018 11:30 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

One of the most pondered unanswered questions and yet the most important one. Can I trust you? Most of us have been hurt and paralyzed by our past mistakes. Why should we let it dictate our present and future? I'll talk about a few ways you can figure this out.

Episode 43-Why do we stop doing the things that made us fall in love?

March 19, 2018 11:30 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MB

Is your relationship in jeopardy? Most of us meet someone, we date, hookup, then we’re off to the races. What happens five years down the line? What happens 10 years down the line? After kids, career, and routine sets in? Why do we stop doing the things that made us fall in love? Let's talk about it.

Episode 42-Would you marry for stability and not love?

March 12, 2018 11:30 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

Feel like your biological clock is ticking? Feel like you're running out of time? Would you marry someone or consider them for marriage without loving them or being in love with them if they had all the things you wanted? (Goal oriented, ambitious, successful, family oriented) Could you make it work? This episodes discusses in detail.

Episode 41-7 Things You Must Have to Get to the Next Level

March 05, 2018 12:30 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

For anyone who wants to level up their relationship and life, we discuss six major tips for life and seven concepts for relationships that can help propel you to get the life and relationship you deserve.

Episode 40- Happy Wife Happy Life

February 26, 2018 12:30 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

We break down the phrase "happy wife happy life" and give some clarity about what it really takes to make it work in a long committed relationship and in a marriage. Breaking down the myths about this concept.

Episode 39- The 3 Stages of Getting to Know Someone

February 19, 2018 12:30 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Talks about the 3 stages of dating and meeting people. The Exploratory Stage, The Declaration Stage, and the Groundwork stage. An in depth discussion on how to go from meeting someone to the beginning of a solid relationship! You don't want to miss this tips if you're dating or if you've been dating for a while.

Episode 38-3 Reasons Men Arent Signing up for Marriage Anymore

February 12, 2018 12:30 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

Lots of women wonder why guys just won't man up and make the decision? Wanna know why guys are less likely and more reluctant to sign on that dotted line these days? Are men afraid of marriage? Get a little insight about it in this episode!

Episode 37-How to Crush Online Dating and Become a Boss

February 05, 2018 14:43 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

We're all online anyway these days. Want to find someone great this year? Learn how to do it all online. I dispel the myths about online dating and give you some practical steps you can use so you can stop wasting time and find someone who you're compatible with. Check out these tips?

Episode 36-How Long Should You Wait on an Engagement

January 29, 2018 11:30 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

Do you have some time vested in a person? Do you feel like it might be time for him to drop that bomb on you? Tired of waiting on him to make a move? Here are some tips and guidelines you should use to figure it out! You've gotta catch this episode!

Episode 35- 9 ways to know you're in a stagnant relationship

January 22, 2018 11:30 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MB

Discusses tips on how to recognize you're in a stagnant relationship. Also talks about the phrase "getting the milk for free" and a few tips for committed people to keep their partners, particularly christian wives or daters.

Episode 34-Why Men Never Want to Talk

January 15, 2018 11:30 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

Gives you some inside tips on why men usually hate those four words "we need to talk." And some pointers on how not to be ignored and more. There's also some pretty funny pointers there too. You'll like this one it's short sweet and to the point.

Episode 33-5 Quick steps to a healthy relationship

January 08, 2018 11:30 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

This episode mentions 5 simple things that lots of people neglect to make their relationships solid, and to make it stick for the long run. Check it out to learn what those 5 things are!

Episode 32-How to Solve issues & Have a Mini-Vacation

January 01, 2018 11:30 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

Don't you hate that phrase "we need to talk"? This episode I teach you how to get your issues heard without dreading the discussion, AND take a mini-vacation in the process! Listen and find out how!

Episode 31-Do you really want the truth?

December 25, 2017 11:30 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

If everything was going great and it was your dream relationship, and they cheated, would you want things to continue on great, or would you want to know and it possibly wreck everything you've built? Which one would you choose? We'll talk about 6 case studies: One in which 3 couples revealed they had cheated, and 3 other couples who kept it to themselves and the results in both these instances. You've got to listen to this episode!

Episode 30-8 Essential Tips on Intimacy and Sex

December 18, 2017 11:30 - 26 minutes - 38.2 MB

This episode gives you some tips to use for intimacy in your relationship. Also answers: Why do we stop doing what we started out doing?

Episode 29-If you Aren't Married You're Single

December 11, 2017 11:30 - 23 minutes - 33.7 MB

If you're dating, is he obligated to answer certain questions or adhere to certain requests? We'll talk about it in this episode, and guidelines you should use.

Episode 28-How to Overcome Past Hurts

December 04, 2017 11:30 - 20 minutes - 29 MB

Ever been hurt, lied to, manipulated and cheated on? Doesn't it make it hard to overcome the past when that's all you know? This episode will help you move on in confidence with some valuable tips.

Episode 27-Don't Buy Into the Dream

November 27, 2017 11:30 - 18 minutes - 26.5 MB

Sometimes we can really be swept off our feet by people who say the right things or do the right things at the beginning. This episode is to help you avoid being sold a "dream" that doesn't pan out over time. Includes just a few power tips to help you out.

Episode 26-5 Ways to Tell You're the Side Person

November 20, 2017 11:30 - 21 minutes - 30.9 MB

In this episode I give you 5 main tips and 3 power tips to help you recognize when you're not #1, and you might just be the "side person."

Episode 25- Whats Your Relationship Return on Investment? (RROI)

November 13, 2017 11:30 - 23 minutes - 34 MB

This episode discusses what we gain or lose by choosing you over another potential candidate, and how to raise your RROI in a relationship where you become invaluable.

Episode 24- How to Deal With The Letdown of a Failed Relationship

November 06, 2017 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

After your heart has been broken isn't it hard to trust again? After the lies, manipulation & cheating how can you get back to a good place in your life? Power tips in this episode! Get you some!

Episode 23- How to Say What You Want Without Coming on Too Strong

October 30, 2017 11:00 - 22 minutes - 32.3 MB

You know how you don't want to waste time when you're dating and you just want to get straight to the point? I'll show you how to do that in a way that won't scare them off when you tell them you're ready to get married (as an example)! You've got to check out this episode!

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