Be Aggressive pt. 2 || Father Knows Something Podcast || Dad Advice

[@zoobiteebop]

I'd like a theme about being stuck between a rock and a hard place, making difficult decisions, etc. Love yall 💖

[@rachelgregory595]

Can you get Charlotte Dobre on THT???! Also those Buffy sheets are quite nice!

[@Bookdragon3000]

This needs more votes! That would be an awesome collaboration!

[@zoobiteebop]

YES Morgan and Charlotte would be AMAZING together

[@CrystalHawkins0928]

They have 1 episode together from a coupla months back...really good episode on THT

[@candiedolives5340]

Story 1...i was also there at 21. Three months after my birthday I met someone who I was with for 5 years & completely changed the path of my life. I'm 35 now & I've been happily single for 4 years. Don't be so eager for a relationship that you ignore red flags or try to force things. Live life, make friends, & enjoy your 20s because there really is plenty of time to find "the one" 🖤

[@elephant1871]

Let’s get Jerry to 100k!!!!

[@kayleighmcgrath2454]

I’m going to take my husbands phone and subscribe him to your channel. He doesn’t know that he needs this yet. He hears me listening to you guys every night. So I know he is listening to your show, as well. Sometimes he’ll make comments and (guffaws) from behind his computer (he’s a coder). So even while he is deep in “code world”, the audacity of some of the characters in these writers’ stories conger him out of his focus and he’ll say something like, “What? Yikes.” before I see his head dive back down; re-immersed in code. 😆 So. He doesn’t know he needs this subscription on his phone. We’ll get you to that 100k, Dad! 👍🏻😘

[@kindululu]

about finding 'the one' I feel like we focus too much on finding the person we want to keep around the longest. So many of our loves in our lives aren't great to keep forever but for a time in our life it was amazing, it changed us and lead us down a path we would not have taken otherwise.

[@apersonnamedkai817]

I look forward to this channel and two hot takes weekly uploads. Both channels are comforting in a way I don’t fully understand. Thank you Jerry, Morgan, & Justin (along with Lauren & Alejandra over on THT) for simply being yourselves

[@Samuraikali1990]

Christmas is coming early this year pops! You got my sub 😁

[@aprillinton7889]

Love is a practice. Love is action. As we grow we learn how to become ‘the one’ instead of finding ‘the one’ through loving ourselves first. I really appreciate the empathy and thoughtful advice y’all have for this person. Also Morgan this color looks incredible on you it’s giving princess of spring.

[@jesslynxr]

Thanks for uploading right before I got up to get ready for work! Perfect timing. One of my favs to listen to while getting ready 😊

[@ak6ill]

I couldnt sleep... and now I dont need to haha

[@dedraratcliffe5285]

I feel this!!!

[@courtneyh7842]

I completely understand how the first person feels. I’m 25 and have never had a long term relationship, it just feels like it’s not going to happen for me

[@ariellyons1488]

Sometimes I wish I didn’t get in a relationship in my high school years up until my junior year of college. It messed me up mentally and I wasn’t prepared to be that involved. Sometimes the grass is greener but not actually better.

[@lorikerrigan1063]

I have never watched- just listened to the pod and of course like the pod on those formats… but since i heard dad begging for a KZbin plaque i thought i better check out the ep on YT… and of course subscribed… this is totally gonna mess up my 8 yr old algorithm😅

[@zoeysmama53108]

It's super early right now, and I'm going to watch this later. But I just wanted to pop in real quick and say thank you to everyone for all of your support, prayers and good vibes Sat. This community (along with THT) has been so amazing. And I truly appreciate all of you!!! ❤ I'm probably going to fall back to sleep so I will re-watch later. But I wanted to jump on real quick so I didn't forget. I also fell asleep sending an email to Morgan so I'll finish that later too. Again, thank you so much for providing an amazing space and community for so many people. And whether here or on THT, what you say, your advice, or even just the commentary, I know you have helped so many people. You truly are making a difference and I feel blessed to have found you. ❤

[@Kim-vt8yr]

Story 1- I agree so much with finding people you have interests in common with! Me and my partner met on tinder a dating app but before we met I had so many bad experiences on there and got my heart broken a lot! So nowadays I wouldn’t really recommend it tbh I think I just got very lucky! But we bonded over our love for outdoors, nature and animals and also horror films when we first started talking so you need to meet people you can get to know and that stimulate your brain with good conversation! Good convo in person is really lost nowadays with social media!

[@everythingavailable1]

Genuine question: why are you still taking money from BetterHelp when it has been so under fire for destroying people's mental health???

[@satinflora]

This !!! Among everything else also funded by isr*al and owned by a Zionist ex IDF

[@0MagesticEmu]

I’m curious how long their contract is and if it is still on going from before all of the controversies 😮 edit: I do remember thinking the same thing even with THT awhile ago! So I’m curious what their timeline was and is.

[@0MagesticEmu]

I don’t imagine they would keep going forward with them if there wasn’t a legal obligation however when that obligation was created is the question.

[@sarahwbs]

I am seriously hoping it's just because of a contractual obligation 😬

[@everythingavailable1]

@@0MagesticEmu yes thank you for mentioning this, I didn't realize that sponsors could contract creators and lock them into several videos.

[@towerxoverxme]

Jerry's proud dad moments are so sweet 🥰 Justin seems a bit down during this episode. hope he's okay.

[@katp3892]

Love listening while i clean! This was a great episode

[@ChantelleVH]

I subscribed and hit the thumbs up 👏👍 I thought I was already following your podcast on KZbin 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@cassidybrewer]

Story 3: I would just move on tbh. The more energy you give it, the more likely the photos are to resurface. If this guy posts them anywhere without your consent, that’s something he could easily be charged for.

[@TheWilleyCoyote]

Leaving a comment because Morgan told me to. I listen to every single FTS & THT episode. Love you guys!

[@mathenysabrina]

Story 4, do what you love. You're so lucky to have found a career you are passionate about. They will talk regardless. If you outpace your bf, they will say you've emasculated him. People like that talk no matter what. My husband and I earned the same. People always congratulated HIM on everything we did and told me how lucky I was to be with a guy who loves and takes care of me (I paid for most everything, he is horrible with money). Going low contact and doing what I wanted gave me peace and allowed everyone the chance to leave or fall in.

[@WelshWitch]

12:10 just for the 21 year old who feels lonely. Totally get it! I pretty much was constantly in a relationship from 14 - 24. Always searching for "the one". Always falling in love and being disappointed. Trust me, being in a relationship doesn't create happiness. The happiness 2-3 years of my life have been these past few years single, not needing to answer to anyone, buying my own house and discovering myself. Yes, I do want to find my future husband/ father of my kids. But who am I? What have I got to give? How do I react to things? If I was in a relationship I never would have been able to start the journey of finding myself. Hold on girl. Its tough, but find different ways to not feel so lonely. A romantic relationship isn't everything. Friendships usually mean more and have stronger bonds ❤

[@ogdirtychai]

Story 1: I had the same issue at that age… and up until 25. Def agree w Jerry’s advice. Would also suggest therapy for self esteem issues. I only started it after I got in my current relationship but I wish I had earlier.

[@gabyrinconn]

For story 3, she mentioned her ex bf is now 19, which means they could’ve been together when they were under 18, so he if he were to post it not only would he get in trouble for posting it but also for posting underage content!

[@cassidybrewer]

That may actually protect her in this situation. If she can prove they were taken while she was a minor, he could get hit hard by the law if he sends anything around.

[@lilieserose2551]

Wow, is this fate? I literally feel story no. 1. I'm 22 (F) with no dating experience. I've been stressing over this for a few months now. All my friends are slowly having relationships/situationships and I'm the only one still alone. I know the problem is with me because I never put myself out there. And with the few guys asking me out, I'm the one turning them down because I feel awkward and uncomfortable. I know i'm ready and want to be with someone. It's just that the first step of putting myself out there is too daunting for me

[@Yogi75467]

Subscribed!☺️

[@deepthinidhi2760]

I absolutely cannot go to sleep without listening to one of these podcasts

[@mikaylamarcha929]

the last story- i agree that she should just let the trash take itself out. i was in a similar situation in my nursing program where i lived with my friend at the time who was also in my program. we were in a large friend group together. well she turned out to be very manipulative & had lots of issues. she ended up moving out of my apartment abruptly & causing me to lose my spot in the friend group by talking about me behind my back (something i never did to her despite my deep anxiety & depression she was causing) & exaggerating stories. well fast forward a little over a year & im 20 days from graduation & it seems she doesnt have any friends left from the group at all. although nursing likely has more people in it than OT, youd be amazed at how small the world is when it comes to taking jobs. everyone knows everyone at least through other people. so i dont think this effects me much because people's true colors always show. im civil with the friend group & won't have a problem working with anyone, even my ex roommate. however i cant say how the other's feel. my point is, the truth always prevails & OP was not in the wrong & she'll be just fine in her profession. i think it would be good for her to meet with some new people & have a new support group especially while she looks for jobs! & she can plant the seed of her intentions in them. :)

[@alyssag1200]

For the first person, my husband of 8 years was 26 when we met and I was his true first real and serious relationship! It's okay to be a little late with dating!

[@emilymcbride378]

My husband makes a bit over 100K and we afford a large home and have two kids and 2 dogs. It works for us and I can't imagine anyone judging me for not contributing financially. It's none of anyone's business

[@Beverchakus]

As a neurodivergent myself with a neurotypical wife, it 1000% can work beautiful. This year will be ten years of marriage. So, no need to limit the dating pool to only other neurodivergent people, as cool as we are. 😎

[@hannanadine]

Maybe I (the writer if story 1) was unclear there. By “a smaller dating pool” I was actually just talking about being a lesbian😅 I’m definitely not ruling out neurotypical people from my potential dating pool, however I can definitely see some neurodivergent people thinking they can only date other neurodivergent people so that’s great advice☺️

[@carolcarroll1823]

Story #1) hi I'm literally u from the future. I went on maybe 5ish dates in my whole life. Then, when I was 23 (almost 24) I met my husband. We have been together since and in 26 now. It's right around the corner 💖

[@polkadots1836]

Story 4: Even if he did pay everything, who cares 🤷🏽‍♀️ sprinkle sprinkle

[@totallynotdiu]

i’m so happy this came out when i’m getting ready thank you!!!

[@XoXoNegatteiru]

To the writer of the first story: I learned that if you aren’t comfortable and content with being by yourself, then you are not ready to be with someone else. Not being able to enjoy your own life outside of a romantic partner leads to attachment issues. You will rely on that person to give you happiness when it should really be that you are happy with yourself and you want to spread that happiness. You change so much as a by person in your twenties. Focus on yourself, find the things that bring you joy, and one day that person will see how brightly you shine and will be drawn to you. It sounds like you have a lot of anxiety about being alone, talk to a therapist to manage those fears. Your anxiety might be coming off as being desperate to date and that may turn people off to you. Keep dating but make sure you are the best version of yourself

[@claudiacastro9186]

Woohoo!!! 1st comment!!! It's the 1st time I've caught an upload so soon!!

[@claudiacastro9186]

I could get sentimental, but I just wanna say I never miss an episode of FKS, and THT!

[@everythingavailable1]

Hey early crew!! Have a great day today❤

[@dedraratcliffe5285]

You as well!!!❤

[@morganmullins1384]

story number three is very relatable to me. going on 10 months with my boyfriend now, it’s been in the back of my mind i never asked my ex to delete them. he is also in another relationship. now i’m in the same position lmao

[@alexisp621]

For the girl in the first story-yes you are still very young, which should give you way more optimism than you have right now. What if your first ever “relationship” is with a girl who is still finishing high school who you won’t meet until your late 20s/early 30s? It may not be the one but you’ll pop your relationship cherry within the next decade, I promise! There’s also a TikTok compilation of many women wondering this exact thing. They’re older, established, but still waiting to meet the love of their life and yearning for a family. Someone stitched the TikTok and told the story of her best friend who was in this position until 40. She met her husband and they have two little kids now. Early 40s is still young enough to spend forever with someone else. If this is what it will end up like for you, I do not want you spending the next 2 decades fretting over this. You will regret it. Enjoy your young life and expect the unexpected.

[@tinaet4909]

Story #4. It isn't just your friend group where the men make more than the woman. This is the world we live in. Even if you both had the same education and did the same job, statistically he would still make more that you. Financial matters should be private. He needs to tell his people to butt out.

[@mackenziedamann579]

There is hope! I’m also a Audhd lesbian and I just found the most amazing girl at 20! I felt like a total freak for so long but now I’m deeply in love. Just don’t give up and let her find you.

[@Handmadesewciety]

Loved this episode 💛 as always!

[@suzannehaverty4310]

Love y’all!!❤

[@shelbyjones8429]

Love listing to these podcasts every morning! 💜

[@andresfincher668]

For the first story I didn't find my partner till I was 24 😊 you got this!

[@hannanadine]

I appreciate it❤️❤️ (that poster is me btw haha)

[@JS-0-]

Story #1 I had no dating experience or anything in that realm whatsoever until I was around 20. I got my first job and about half a year in this guy started pursuing me. We’ve been together almost 5 years now. I wasn’t looking for anything. I was very quiet, kept to myself, and not looking for any type of anything but I found someone

[@laurenkoile8391]

I want to set Jerry up with my Jewish mother, they would be perfect. If he ever comes to Florida, let us know!

[@rahrah97]

Just in time 😅 currently having a smoke sesh after my skincare routine

[@mahakhaled9969]

Dude tell Debra, she will indeed get AGGRESSIVE 😂

[@clairewolf6013]

About story 1: If you're also neurodivergent, I have some advice. Invest in therapy and courses for social training. Therapy helped me be more in sync with myself and allowed me to show up as my authentic self. And people feel that. Childhood-trauma has a way of blocking people out, even if you don't openly discuss it. So maybe look into that.... And I also had to learn how not to be obnoxious in conversations. 😅 I went to courses on violence-free communication and listened to many podcasts on communication and how to properly listen. I never wanted to be obnoxious. I didn't even know that I was being off-putting. I always wanted to love the person I was talking to as best I could, but I had to learn how to first.

[@pegwomp737]

As far as "the one" conversation... I think there are a lot of compatible people, so potentially, there are multiple matches. If you've married, I believe that means you don't seek that anymore. It really should be a commitment. Exceptions might be infidelity, abandonment, or abuse.

[@SamiMichelle]

Story 1: I have had 5 year long plus relationships and my boyfriend had zero relationships at all and very little dates. We both agree that he did it right. The trauma and heartbreak and toxicity that I experienced with my relationships was not worth it in a lot of ways. My boyfriend and I met at 24 and it’s end game. As devastating as it feels to be single and not have any relationships, I want to tell you that you’re doing it right. ❤

[@hannanadine]

OP of the first story here. Thanks, I try my best to live life to the fullest and take it as it comes❤️ Really happy for you that you’ve found your person by the way!

[@SamiMichelle]

@@hannanadine thank you! I’m rooting for you by the way 😍

[@paolaolvera7738]

Just subscribed dad

[@emmapinkley2368]

yes come to louisville!!!! we would love to have you :)

[@styledbygabi]

Story 4 is like my bf and I. Hes looking to even pay 2/3 of rent while I pay 1/3 based on our income. He finds it more fair and as much as I want to try and pitch in more, it truly IS fair. I don’t get backlash tho :\ I feel bad for OP not everyone who is dating someone with more $ is a gold digger. I pay for my own things and I pitch in for my part always

[@jessicajean2112]

to the first story: i am 21 as well, struggling with the same feelings. when people tell you that you will find someone, they really mean it. it may take time, but everything in life happens for a reason. take this time to ground yourself, find & love you so that way when the right person comes you’re ready. you sound like an incredible soul, you deserve everything you want in life 🩵

[@hannanadine]

Thank you so much, feels good to see all the support in this comment section. I hope you’ll find what you deserve to❤️ (I am the OP of the first story)

[@kmrus514]

I want to comment to Story 4. First, your finances are no one's business. Second, if boyfriend's sister doesn't like you, she is not going to like you, no matter how much money you spend in front of her. Odds are that jealousy is at the root of everything. You are working on a PhD. Lastly, if the worst thing anyone has to say about you is that you are with someone because of a 100K income, there isn't much to criticize or gossip about. That's actually great. You do have earning potential - you haven't reached your max yet. You are just starting out. You don't know yet where your road will lead. He should defend your situation but then, let it go. You have to let it go or their comments will drive you crazy. You know how things are.

[@killapatra555]

For the first story's poster: join roller derby! Almost all of use are Neurodivergent and Queer 😂

[@hannanadine]

I appreciate the advice, is does seem like a lot of fun😂😂 (OP of the first story)

[@KM-iv2zc]

My theme: no blues clues noises😅😅😅😅😭😭😭😭

[@nicolepeterson3946]

Theme idea: navigating the relationship between my bf’s brother and myself! SOS

[@jaimel8772]

Story 5 I feel like it’s not weird for people not to wear their rings at Disney. ANYTHING could happen from losing it on a ride or sweating and it falling off somewhere or it get stolen. I feel like that’s really not weird. But ya not a terrible question just approached a little weird

[@sydney5635]

I agree with Justin on story 3. It would only start drama with the new relationship especially if he deleted them.

[@hellobell123]

Can someone type out the when in battle quote? I couldn’t hear it well

[@hellobell123]

Tried rewinding just couldn’t really hear his annunciation

[@alysonnataliavasquezsolano8066]

@@hellobell123 Wish you had put the minute :c What I remember I heard was: "When in battle of wits with a fool and won, what did you win?"

[@marlenesanchez2360]

For story 5. I feel like op coming out to set the record straight isn’t just to clear her name. It’s to give her confidence and power over past trauma! I personally would think to let it go at first but when you’re wanting to make it a goal to stand up for yourself more then let this be the time. They were wrong in how they treated you. I agree with Morgan, wrong place and time, but he made you the scapegoat aftr almost getting caught for cheating.

[@emmamoore7551]

Story 1- stop worrying about if these girls like you and worry about if you like THEM

[@asana_awakening]

Yessss!!! This is the advice I would give my younger self!

[@lns4life]

Could anyone follow story 5?? Lol...I'm sooo lost. Gotta rewind for the 2nd time. I'm working but usually I keep up just fine. So many names 😂

[@sakura-chan8102]

My husband and I don’t wear rings because we have a fear of being de gloved. I work with animals so I have a higher chance of that actually happening.

[@Elise-xy7wq]

is it just me of is the google form also not working for other people???? I was going to submit a story but it says the google form has been deleted!

[@ValerieVerHage]

Jerry should apply to be on golden bachelor!!!

[@ValerieVerHage]

*bachelorette

[@cassidybrewer]

He’s an attractive older man with a lot to offer! He’d slay on that show!!

[@taeminislove]

Uploaded 5 minutes ago? Damn I'm early

[@kristenboo5163]

That was me tooo lol

[@kristieienders9041]

Hi guys! I need some advice but I have come off social media to give myself a mental health break.. can anyone send me the link to send in my issue? Thank youuuu!!! ☺️🙏

[@tabitas.2719]

I'm wondering if there's a way to professionally adress it, while being the bigger person. Something along the lines of meeting up with the instigators of the rumors and calling them out: "You know this isn't true. I do not appreciate these rumors being spread about me! Those who know me and my character know them to be lies and you're only reflecting badly on themselves." followed up by a warning that you will take action (regarding slander/defamation depending on how and where they spread these rumors) should they continue to spread the rumors or make up new ones. Idk. :D

[@ShowMeSandy]

Story 4: they really shouldn't be paying bills 50/50. More like 50% of their income should go into a joint account for JOINT expenses.

[@BisexualBeauty]

2nd story...He IS thee AH

[@kad2270]

late but story 1 u need to change ur perspective and decenter relationships and realize ur in ur prime and its the time to realize who u are and everybting and have life esp ur 20s to yourself . I totally understand though but this definitely changed my life and u cannot put ur worth and ur entire life on the fact on if ur dating someone or not. The time will come

[@asana_awakening]

The people in story #4 are JEALOUS! Who cares?!?! If it works for y’all and you are happy tell those hating people to kick rocks. Story #5: Do you want peace or do you want victory? Because usually you don’t get both. I know what it feels like to want to clear your name, but I would just let it go and move on.

[@Rmrz06.]

The ex with the nudes story, If it bothered me thay much, I would reach out to the ex AND his gf. Let them know im not trying to start nothing & the reason im writing both is to he respectful as possible. Hopefully, no drama starts and even if they start, I'd ignore it. I personally would do as Justin said

[@TinaAjala]

Excuse me, since when is making a carreer in academia gold digging?Huh???

[@Princess_Perle]

Story 4 her and her boyfriend are living and splitting expenses as if they were roommates yet people say shes a gold digger. Lol if thats the case every woman i know is a gold digger. My man and all my girls men and our fathers never let the women even peek at a bill.

[@_ChantalB]

Story 4. Point blank tell them to stfu and mind their own business.

[@BisexualBeauty]

Watch the GIRL release those photos....yall wild...FORGET IT.

[@lns4life]

Wait the last story, so she flirted with a married man and thinks its okay bc "i can do whatever i want"??? Yikes...

[@zulu32656]

Story 3: DO NOT CONTACT THE NEW GIRLFRIEND!!! That’s freaking WEIRD! That’s not going to be well received. Lesson learn: NEVER send nudes… nudes are FOREVER… toss it up to a life lesson.

[@-stephanie420]

Morgan is so mean

[@leilanitauheed3334]

No tf she's not actually. She's the opposite of mean. You are weird.

[@Gothicc_ang]

Story 5 I think you're weird for flirting with someone you know is married without asking before hand if he was in an open relationship, I think everyone who flirted with him are assholes including you, yes he's the one who owed loyalty to his wife but where the girl code in this

[@alanajadecox3230]

Story #5 EVERYONE sucks including her

[@zulu32656]

Stop with the whole you may get together again in the future BS! That’s toxic. A person treats you how they view you. To break up and leave open a possibility of a future relationship is like a dog returning to eat its own vomit. It’s toxic.