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Marriage and relationships can be tough. You may feel like you’re the only one struggling but you’re not. Life After I do is a weekly podcast where Morice and Kynesha, a black married millennial couple, share their experiences and advice on everything from kids and family to intimacy and connection. Noting is off limits.
In their 21 years together and 7 years of marriage, Morice and Kynesha have learned a lot about what it takes to make a relationship work. They know the importance of communication, trust and commitment. They also know it’s okay to not have it all figured out.
Join them every Wednesday as they talk about their own journey of “Life After I do”.
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Send us a text Is there such a thing as “cheating respectfully,” or is that just secrecy pretending to be consideration? In this episode of Life After I Do Podcast, we challenge modern loopholes around infidelity and break down why discretion protects your image, but loyalty protects your bond. We explore honesty, discipline, emotional provision, and the standards that make relationships feel truly safe. Through personal reflections, fitness wins, and powerful listener stories involving child...
Send us a text This episode of Life After I Do Podcast blends strength, reflection, and real partnership as we step into a new year and a new season of marriage. From hitting a 405-pound deadlift at 39 to asking whether we’d still choose each other today, we explore how habits, loyalty, and intentional effort shape both personal growth and lasting relationships. We unpack marriage mechanics, evolving roles, intimacy beyond touch, and how respect shows up in everyday decisions. With honest con...
Send us a text We close out the year with our most honest “Two Cents” episode yet—full of laughs, tough love, and real relationship conversations. From holiday highlights and personal wins to listener dilemmas involving control, boundaries, postpartum health, blended family dynamics, and stalled commitments, this episode tackles the moments that quietly test love and self-respect. With practical scripts, compassionate guidance, and humor that lightens heavy truths, we break down why boundarie...
Send us a text In This Installment of Our 2 Cents. Money can quietly strain a relationship long before anyone says it out loud. In this episode of Life After I Do Podcast, we explore how financial expectations, family pressure, and unspoken agreements turn into resentment—especially during the holidays. From being treated like the “walking wallet” to paying into homes you don’t own, we break down what’s fair, what’s familiar, and why clarity is essential for healthy partnership. Through perso...
Send us a text What does a real apology actually sound like—and why do so many of them miss the mark? In this episode of Life After I Do Podcast, we explore why apologizing isn’t about surrendering power, but about strengthening connection. We unpack why validation matters more than intent, how defensiveness blocks repair, and why unresolved conflict quietly turns into resentment. Using a real-life disagreement and two revealing AITA stories, we break down the most common apology mistakes, ge...
Send us a text Potential is attractive, but patterns never lie. In this episode, we dig into the messy, funny, and painfully real difference between red flags and green flags—why intensity feels like intimacy, how chaos can make stability uncomfortable, and what someone’s actions reveal long before their words do. We break down emotional unavailability, blame-shifting, hot-and-cold affection, jealousy disguised as passion, and secrecy habits that signal trouble. Then we highlight the green fl...
Send us a text A week of coughs, errands, and hair-wash day becomes the backdrop for an honest look at how love really shows up when life gets messy. When one partner is sick and the household load suddenly shifts, the small tasks reveal the biggest truths about care, commitment, and showing up for each other when you’re not at 100%. That real-life moment launches us into four listener stories that push the limits of boundaries—from a “friend” suggesting shared partners, to the myth of being ...
Send us a text What does it really mean to be your partner’s peace? In this episode, we challenge the cliché and offer real conversation around emotional safety, tone, leadership through service, and the shared work of building a peaceful home. We also break down common misunderstandings about peace, and give practical tools to help both partners feel heard, safe, and respected—even in hard conversations. Listener stories include a disappearing co-parent and an episode of quiet neglect that s...
Send us a text You’re doing all the “right” things—but the connection still feels distant. In this episode, we talk about the emotional gap between being a good partner on paper and actually meeting your person where they are—mentally, emotionally, physically. We explore mismatched love languages, how to build habits that support connection, and why shared leadership matters in every season of marriage. Plus, we offer real advice on listener dilemmas—from family disrespect to boundary breache...
Send us a text When your relationship starts sounding like a to-do list, it’s time to reset the rhythm. In this episode, we talk about how to shift from business-mode conversations to emotional connection without needing hours of time. We share our go-to rituals, micro-habits, and listener stories that prove small changes can make a big difference—especially when it comes to intimacy, appreciation, and staying connected during busy seasons. You’ll also hear our takes on some intense AITA scen...
Send us a text This installment of Our 2 Cents is a deep dive into what happens when boundaries, honesty, and consequences collide. From open relationships to caregiver burnout, inheritance drama to cheating fallout—we unpack the emotional layers and offer real strategies for protecting your peace. We don’t sugarcoat, but we do bring both laughter and perspective. If you’re navigating tough conversations in love, family, or money—this one’s got something for you. Thanks for rocking with us! ...
Send us a text WE ARE BACK with another installments of Our 2 Cents! When does a boundary become a dealbreaker? In this episode, we explore the moments where trust cracks—not through explosive drama, but through patterns that wear love down: silent treatments, mixed signals, and unspoken rules. We offer real tools for navigating opposite-sex friendships, social media etiquette, and emotional manipulation—while answering listener stories that dig into the real-life moments where love and respe...
Send us a text What feels like real love after all these years together—big gestures or small, daily choices? We explore that question through our “King Treatment or Bare Minimum” check-in and talk honestly about what we’re getting right, where we miss each other, and how to keep showing up even in chaos. We also tackle two listener stories: one about a boyfriend’s unrealistic move-in plan, and another about inheritance money in a blended family. These conversations get real fast—and bring ou...
Send us a text This episode starts with 90-year-olds dancing and ends with real talk about love, growth, and the small decisions that build a lasting relationship. We play a round of Fact or Fiction to bust myths about marriage, then share real lessons about money, chores, sex, and emotional repair. From the difference between fairness and equality to the power of touch and real apologies, this one’s full of game you can actually use. We also weigh in on two listener-submitted AITA stories—on...
Send us a text After more than a decade together, we asked each other: what’s actually keeping this marriage working? In this episode, we talk about growing through conflict, redefining intimacy, and finding compatibility through both shared space and personal freedom. We’re honest about disagreements (including the future kid debate) and laugh through the ways we’re still learning. We also weigh in on two complicated listener stories—one about a messy break during separation, and another abo...
Send us a text Marriage is hard enough—but what happens when in-laws, exes, and unspoken expectations start to pile on? In this installment of Our 2 Cents, we’re breaking down relationship dilemmas that push boundaries to the limit. From wild in-law visit requests to uncomfortable co-parenting situations and permanent reminders of old relationships (yes, the ex-wife tattoo situation is real), we’re talking through the real-life messes that test communication, loyalty, and respect. With person...
Send us a text Is there really a perfect time to say “I do”? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of marrying young versus later in life, from divorce stats to financial readiness, health benefits, and gender differences. Plus, we dive into real-life dilemmas on respect and boundaries that every couple can learn from. Thanks for rocking with us! Don’t forget to follow Life After I Do so you never miss an episode. Got a relationship situation you want us to weigh in on? Hit u...
Send us a text If you could design your perfect partner, what traits would they have? This week, we build our “Fantasy Marriage Draft,” picking the qualities we think make for a solid, lasting relationship. From emotional intelligence and consistency to playfulness and independence, we talk through what really counts over time—not just during the honeymoon phase. We also answer some listener questions, including a surprise paternity story and a relationship debate about showing up unannounced...
Send us a text Not every relationship issue is toxic—but not everything is just a “rough patch,” either. In this episode, we talk about the line between flaws and real harm, and how to tell the difference. We share moments from our own relationship where we had to confront things that weren’t working—from communication breakdowns to the postpartum season when we honestly didn’t like each other much. The difference is, we chose growth instead of blame. We also answer questions from our listene...
Send us a text We’re diving into boundaries in a big way this week—across marriage, money, and personal decisions. In this installment of Our 2 Cents, we break down a honeymoon surprise gone wrong, financial tension in a single-income household, and whether lending inheritance money to family is ever a good idea. Plus, we open up an honest conversation about birth control and the role your partner should (or shouldn’t) play in decisions about your body. This episode also marks a major moment ...
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