ep 134 / Relationship Pet Peeves: From Toothpaste Splatter to Taking Responsibility

07/01/2026 59 min Temporada 6 Episodio 134
ep 134 / Relationship Pet Peeves: From Toothpaste Splatter to Taking Responsibility

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Episode Synopsis

Is it the big stuff that wears down relationships or the tiny, everyday annoyances? In this fun, honest episode of Relationship Dish, Pam and Iona dish about relationship pet peeves, from minor irritations to major triggers—and even guess what their partners would say drives them crazy. Pam shares her frustrations "yes, but" responses, reckless driving, and the ever-controversial topic of lying (is a "white lie" ever okay?) Iona opens up about interruptions, feeling unseen at social events, being held to an impossible standard because she's a therapist, and why "ten minutes" rarely means ten minutes. Along the way, they explore how unspoken resentment builds when we're afraid to express anger, why anger doesn't have to mean yelling, and how emotional maturity often sounds like a simple sentence: "I don't like that—here's what I'd prefer." At the end of the day, healthy relationships aren't about having no pet peeves; they're about taking responsibility for what you need, what you want, and how you ask for it.

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