Listener Letters

Episode 6 | Listener Letters | Friendship Drama & Dating Dilemmas | Dirty Roses Podcast

Get ready for some unfiltered advice, Rose Buddies! In this highly anticipated "Listener Letters" episode, Leigh LaRie and Nik B. dive deep into real-life dating and friendship dilemmas straight from their audience. From a complicated love triangle involving a best friend's boyfriend to a 25-year-old virgin's quest for her first sexual experience, no topic is off-limits. Plus, hear from a male listener navigating uncomfortable family gatherings with his wife's large, close-knit family.

• [00:00:00] Intro & Welcome to Listener Letters! Submit your stories to DirtyRosesLetters@gmail.com or via social media.

• [00:02:15] Letter 1: Friend vs. Friend – Competition for male attention and crossing boundaries. Is this friendship salvageable?

• [00:10:30] The Love Triangle: Best friend, her boyfriend, and the "anonymous" third party. Who's wrong and can anyone win?

• [00:18:00] Advice on Boundaries: How to communicate your hard stops in friendships and relationships.

• [00:23:45] Letter 2: A 25-year-old virgin's first-time experience with a guy from a dating app. Tips, red flags, and prep advice!

• [00:30:10] Sexual Health & Safety: Why consent, testing, and protection are paramount.

• [00:35:00] Practical Tips for a First Sexual Experience: From hygiene to communication and making it memorable.

• [00:41:20] Letter 3: Husband navigating his wife's large, close-knit family gatherings as an only child. How to compromise without resentment.

• [00:46:00] Family Dynamics: Balancing different family backgrounds in a marriage.

• [00:50:00] Leigh LaRie's Personal Dilemma: When professional connections turn into unwanted romantic advances. How to set boundaries in work-related interactions.

• [00:58:30] Setting Boundaries: The importance of direct communication and protecting your personal space.

• [01:05:00] Nebula 9 Vodka: Our Season 6 sponsor and their delicious, "healthy" vodka drinks.

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