SummaryThis episode discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with positive and healthy couple friends. The hosts emphasize the influence that toxic relationships can have and the benefits of being part of a supportive community. They also highlight the value of learning from other couples' experiences and the impact of open and vulnerable conversations. The episode concludes with a call to action to seek out and build a community of couple friends who align with your values and can enrich your relationship.TakeawaysSurrounding yourself with positive and healthy couple friends can have a significant impact on your own relationship.Toxic relationships can be contagious, so it's important to choose your inner circle of couple friends wisely.Being part of a supportive community of couples can provide encouragement, motivation, and valuable insights.Open and vulnerable conversations with other couples can help strengthen your own relationship and provide new ideas and perspectives.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties00:57 Topic Introduction01:26 Surrounding Yourself with Positive Couples03:20 The Influence of Toxic Relationships04:16 The Impact of Positive Couple Friends05:11 The Importance of Healthy Relationships06:10 Seeking Healthy Relationship Examples07:08 The Value of Conversations with Healthy Couples08:05 The Benefits of a Supportive Community09:23 The Importance of Community for Men10:18 Learning from Other Couples' Experiences11:44 The Power of Positive Couple Friends12:42 Open and Vulnerable Conversations13:39 Building a Community of Couple Friends14:09 Being the Best Version of Yourself15:08 The Challenge of Being a Good Man and a Bad Husband17:29 The Complexity of Being a Good Man18:23 Aligning Values and Behaviors in Relationships19:22 The Importance of Self-Awareness20:17 Being True to Yourself in Relationships21:29 The Internal Conflict in Relationships23:16 The Desire for a Healthy Relationship24:42 The Importance of Being on the Same Team25:37 The Wildness of the Comment Section26:34 The Challenges of Being a Good Partner27:56 The Complexity of Being a Good Woman28:40 The Discomfort of Being in a Toxic Relationship30:37 The Drive to Improve Relationships32:47 The Need for Repair, Healing, and Support35:03 The Benefits of a Supportive Community36:32 Finding the Right Group of Couple Friends37:00 Conclusion and Call to Action--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-need-2-talk-about/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-need-2-talk-about/support