We’re discussing the controversial topic of dating a friend’s ex (or someone they dated casually or even just slept with). We’re breaking down all the different scenarios, what counts as “girl code,” a recent situation between us, our listeners’ thoughts, and how to talk to a friend about dating their past flame. Then we’re diving into some spicy listener emails about a friendship-ending situation and a man dating his friend’s ex-wife. Before we get into the topic, we debut our 2024 campaign t-shirts, chat about Ashley’s wedding planning (the guest list has been made), and Rayna shares HUGE NEWS! Enjoy!

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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about:

Rihanna is trick-or-treating?!

Halloween costume predictions

October theory

Jason Tartick and Kat Stickler’s breakup

Analyzing influencer couples

Bath and Body Works’ controversial candle

Love is Blind tea

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing too much for everyone else (or even just one person) at the expense of yourself, this episode will speak to your soul. We’re talking about high-functioning codependency with psychotherapist and author Terri Cole. She explains high-functioning codependency, how it differs from traditional codependency, and how to know if you’re this type of person and/or in this type of relationship with a partner, friend, or family member. We discuss breaking these cycles, what to do instead of “auto advice giving,” co-parenting, the sneaky codependency of female friendships, why codependents attract narcissists, how to handle “boundary destroyers,” and more. Before Terri joins us, we’re talking about our new favorite sex toy, an iconic email Rayna’s sister-in-law sent to the family, and Ashley’s strong feelings about breakfast hours. Enjoy!

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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about:

Breakup season is upon us

Zamboni update

Granny panties are trending?

Kamala Harris on Call Her Daddy

Love is Blind Season 7

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We are SO excited to be joined by our favorite influencer couple (and new friends) Alex Madison and Jon Bouffard! We’re talking about everything – how they met and started dating, creating content together, why they’re not friends with many influencers, and how sex can solve your problems. Then they open up about the loss of their unborn child – how they changed their minds from being childfree to even wanting children, being open about the pregnancy and the loss on social media, the grieving process and how they supported each other, and how they are feeling about having children now. And then we dive into some juicy listener questions – a woman wanting her husband to take HER last name, and overstepping in-laws. Before Alex and Jon join us, we’re talking about the wildest thing that happened at our last live show, and the age-old debate of keeping or deleting pictures of an ex on Instagram. Enjoy!

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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about:

Sabrina Carpenter got the NYC mayor indicted?

Anna Delvey on Dancing With the Stars

Lana Del Rey marries alligator tour guide

Kristin Cavallari’s breakup

Nobody Wants This

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If you’re into the prospect of sleeping or living apart from a partner (or just curious about couples who do this), this episode with writer and professor Kelly Coyne will give you everything you need to know! We talk about couples who live in the same home but have separate bedrooms, how this affects your sex life (and what sex experts think about it), and which gender benefits more from sleeping separately. We then discuss couples who have chosen to live apart long-term, and spouses who lived together then decided to live apart and how it impacted the relationship. Kelley shares stats and the current landscape of “living apart together” and we also discuss why more women are questioning marriage and whether it actually benefits them. Before Kelly joins us, we have updates on Ashley’s engagement ring and Rayna’s flirty contractor next door, and we debate the topic: Should couples be in the bathroom at the same time? Enjoy!

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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about:

Ashley’s toes

Moo Deng and the cocaine hippos

Reality TV lawsuits and Bachelor Nation restraining orders

The hot Jeopardy priest

D*ddy’s white party pics resurfacing

The new fall trend

Surprise headlines

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