He Cheated, Do I Leave?
Digest
Alex Cooper, host of "Call Her Daddy," welcomes listeners back to the podcast, sharing updates about her life and upcoming tour. She discusses her love for television and football, highlighting her fair-weather fan status. Alex then announces her West Coast tour, expressing excitement for interacting with fans. She acknowledges the challenges of performing live, including nervousness and the importance of connecting with the audience. The podcast then transitions into a Q&A session, where Alex addresses various listener questions. She provides advice on breaking up with a boyfriend, emphasizing the importance of being direct and honest. She also tackles a question about anal sex, sharing her own experiences and encouraging listeners to explore their sexuality. Alex then shares a story about a white lie she told in her real estate job, highlighting the importance of professionalism and avoiding unnecessary drama. She also offers advice to a listener whose husband cheated on her, emphasizing the severity of infidelity and suggesting couples therapy. The podcast continues with advice for a 23-year-old virgin struggling with insecurities about her weight and newfound attention from men. Alex encourages the listener to embrace her sexuality, recognize her worth, and not let others' opinions define her. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and finding a partner who respects her. Finally, Alex responds to a listener who discovered her husband's infidelity, including his messaging an ex and sending her pictures on their wedding day. She expresses outrage at the husband's actions and advises the listener to seek couples therapy and individual therapy for her husband. She encourages the listener to prioritize her own well-being and make decisions that align with her values.
Outlines
Personal Updates and Upcoming Tour
Alex Cooper shares personal updates about her life, including her love for television and football. She also announces her upcoming West Coast tour and expresses excitement for interacting with fans.
Relationship Advice and Breakups
Alex provides advice on breaking up with a boyfriend, emphasizing the importance of being direct, honest, and compassionate. She also discusses the importance of having a plan in place for logistics like housing.
Sex and Sexuality
Alex tackles a listener's question about anal sex, sharing her own experiences and opinions. She discusses the prevalence of anal sex in modern relationships and encourages listeners to explore their sexuality.
Workplace Ethics and White Lies
Alex shares a story about a white lie she told in her real estate job, emphasizing the importance of maintaining professionalism and avoiding unnecessary drama. She advises the listener to play it cool and avoid taking responsibility for a broken toilet.
Infidelity and Relationship Repair
Alex addresses a listener's question about her husband's infidelity, expressing concern and offering advice. She emphasizes the severity of cheating, particularly in a new marriage, and suggests couples therapy for both the listener and her husband. She also encourages the listener to prioritize her own well-being and consider the long-term consequences of staying in the relationship.
Self-Love and Embracing Sexuality
Alex offers advice to a 23-year-old virgin who is struggling with insecurities about her weight and how to handle newfound attention from men. She encourages the listener to embrace her sexuality, recognize her worth, and not let others' opinions define her. She also emphasizes the importance of self-love and finding a partner who respects her.
Dealing with Infidelity and Trust Issues
Alex responds to a listener who discovered her husband's infidelity, including his messaging an ex and sending her pictures on their wedding day. She expresses outrage at the husband's actions and advises the listener to seek couples therapy and individual therapy for her husband. She also encourages the listener to prioritize her own well-being and make decisions that align with her values.
Keywords
**Fair-weather fan**
A person who supports a sports team only when they are winning or performing well. They lack consistent loyalty and may switch allegiances based on current success.
**Compatibility**
The degree to which two people are well-suited to each other, often in terms of values, goals, and personalities. It's a key factor in successful relationships.
**Infidelity**
The act of being unfaithful to a romantic partner, often involving sexual or emotional betrayal. It can have devastating consequences for relationships and trust.
**White Lie**
A small, harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or causing unnecessary conflict. It's often used to protect someone's reputation or avoid awkward situations.
**Mental Health**
A person's overall psychological well-being, encompassing their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It's important to prioritize mental health and seek help when needed.
**Couples Therapy**
A form of therapy where a couple works with a therapist to address relationship issues, improve communication, and strengthen their bond. It can be helpful for couples facing challenges like infidelity, communication breakdowns, or conflict resolution.
**Individual Therapy**
A form of therapy where an individual works with a therapist to address personal issues, improve mental health, and develop coping mechanisms. It can be helpful for individuals facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Q&A
How can I break up with my boyfriend without hurting his feelings?
While it's impossible to avoid hurting someone's feelings during a breakup, you can minimize the pain by being direct, honest, and compassionate. Focus on your own needs and future goals, and have a plan in place for logistics like housing.
Is it ever okay to cheat on your spouse?
Cheating is a serious betrayal of trust and can have devastating consequences for a relationship. While individual circumstances vary, Alex believes that cheating is never acceptable and can lead to long-term damage.
How can I overcome my insecurities about my weight and embrace my sexuality?
It's normal to have insecurities, but it's important to challenge negative self-talk and recognize your worth. Embrace your sexuality and don't let others' opinions define you. Find a partner who respects you and makes you feel comfortable.
My husband cheated on me on our wedding day. Should I stay in the marriage?
This is a complex situation with no easy answers. Alex advises seeking couples therapy and individual therapy for your husband to address the underlying issues. Prioritize your own well-being and make decisions that align with your values and what you believe is best for your future.
Show Notes
He cheats…how do you know if you should stay or leave? In this episode, Alex gives her take on when to know if a relationship is salvageable after cheating. She also discusses how to navigate a breakup and how to respond if someone body shames you during sex. Enjoy!