Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships
Episodes
Why you should Go Slow in Dating!
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why you should GO SLOW in Dating
I Validated EVERY complaint from my partner....here's what happened.
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rikki ran an experiment with her husband where she validated every concern he had. Here's how it went.
What classifies as Abuse?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What actually classifies as Abuse?
Shared Bank Accounts, Prenups, and separate bedrooms
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rikki and Jimmy try to find something they disagree about with the most controversial questions
What happens when the pursuer stops pursuing?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is a burnt out pursuer in a relationship?
Healing our Inner Child with Trevor Hanson
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about how important it is to heal our inner child.https://theartofhealingbytrevor.com/
Why the Anxious and Avoidant Get Stuck! (And How to Fix it)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the anxious avoidant dynamic. How we get stuck and how to get unstuck.
What you NEED to actually Forgive someone
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about when and how we should forgive other people.
Are you in a Co-Dependent Relationship? Here's what to do.
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the signs of a co-dependent relationship and what to do.
My partner doesn't care about Valentines Day
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your partner doesn't care about Valentines day?
How to Heal after Betrayal
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to heal after large or small betrayals
Can I meet my OWN Needs in a Relationship?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we tackle the question of "Can I meet my own needs in a relationship?"
Masters vs Disasters of Relationships. This is the difference!
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about everything we love about Dr. John and Julie Gottman's research and relationship advice.
Help! I Lose Myself In Relationships!
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we want to talk about why we lose ourselves in relationships and how to reconnect with ourselves again.
How to Actually Validate Feelings
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how and when we should validate someone's feelings.
What are Healthy vs Unhealthy Needs
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about what we believe are healthy vs unhealthy needs to have in a relationship.
Break-Ups: Should I give them another chance?
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how to navigate break-ups, specifically when you should give the relationship another chance or move on.
How to STOP Fighting for GOOD!
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to Stop Fighting in your Relationship using these principles.
What if I'm Dating or Married to a Narcissist?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we navigate a relationship with a narcissist?
Controversial Questions about Relationships
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sleeping on the first date, infidelity, sharing vs separate bank accounts, sleeping in the same bed vs separate rooms, we talk about all things contro...
I'm Not Allowed to Feel Disrespected??
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, according to some experts, disrespect isn't even a feeling we are allowed to have! Rikki and Jimmy debate this theory in this episode....
Avoid the Roommate Phase and Reignite the Spark!
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to avoid the dreaded roommate phase and reignite the spark in your relationship.
My Partner isn't meeting MY NEEDS
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How long should we wait for our partner to meet our needs?
Relationship Expert Dr. Sue Johnson reveals Secret to Connection
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I got the honor to speak to one of my relational and attachment heroes Dr. Sue Johnson about everything we all want to know about how ...
How to Create Safe Secure Love with Julie Menanno
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to one of our favorite counselors Julie Menanno about how to navigate conflict and create closeness and connection in our rela...
Our Most Embarrassing Dating Stories!
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just in case you wanted to know how our dating life went haha!
Interview with Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with relationship coach Jillian Turecki. She's been teaching people for 20 years how to cultivat...
The secret to a Great Sex Life, an interview with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get the pleasure to talk to sex therapist Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy about all the aspects that make a mutually fulfilling sex life. S...
This is How your Marriage Ends, an interview with author Matthew Fray
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we get to interview the talented author Matthew Fray. We talk about mini breaks of trust, mental load, divorce, validation, considerat...
Don't Fall for THIS Bad Relationship Advice
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we tackle all the bad relationship myths we've heard like "love hurts" or "Don't go to bed angry"...
Do we need to Validate WRONG Feelings?
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How important is validating our partners feelings? And do I still need to validate their feelings if the reason they're having them is wrong?
My Partner Turned into a Narcissist!
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like after you moved in or after you got married your partner slowly but surely stopped doing all the nice things they used to do for...
Relationships only WORK when BOTH are doing the WORK
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about what it means to do the work to make a relationship work. =)
"Relationships are elegantly SIMPLE". Our interview with expert Dr. Stan Tatkin
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We got the pleasure to interview Rikki's favorite author and relationship expert Dr. Stan Tatkin. We loved talking with him about how to function ...
THIS is why Anxious/Avoidant partners STRUGGLE together...
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is how to navigate Anxious Attachment and Avoidant attachment in our Relationships. How to navigate conflict through the anxious avoidant dance!
How to Intentionally Love our Partners!
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rikki and Jimmy go over what it would look like to Intentionally love your partner over a 48 hour period.
What are Healthy Needs vs Unhealthy Needs in a Relationship
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Rikki and Jimmy break down what they believe to be essential Healthy needs in a Relationship as well as what examples of some unhealth...
HELP! My partner has a LOW/HIGH S*X Drive
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you and your partner have different "bedroom drives", this episode is for you! We go into our tips and tricks on how to navigate this ver...
Narcissistic Red Flags in your Relationship
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about Narcissistic Red Flags and what to watch out for early in our Relationships so it doesn't cause so much distance and dis...
Am I Allowed to Look at my Partners Phone? || How to Build Trust in your Relationship (Episode 6)
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover a variety of topics including whether our partners should have full access to our phones, how to build trust, and how mental ...
How to anticipate HER NEEDS? || How to keep your Relationship from BOREDOM
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover all the questions you have submitted including How to anticipate each others needs, how to keep your relationship from gettin...
How to Prevent FIGHTS in the first place! / Answering your TOP Questions
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover LOTS of different questions from YOU about how to heal or grow your Relationship through tools such as conflict resolution (r...
How to FIX your Relationships!
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer your most frequent questions on how to fix your relationships. We are passionate about giving you any and all tools an...
How to Turn Conflict into Closeness
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"WHY DO WE FIGHT SO MUCH!?" Or maybe on the opposite side, we don't fight at all, but yet there is still a disconnection and distance felt in th...
Our Relationships were DOOMED until we realized THIS
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How’s your relationship? That’s what we thought. You’re going to love Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships, the show where we uncover the thoughts a...