Lots of dating and relationship advice talks about how to know when you've finally met the right partner to build a long-term relationship with. And yes, by now we know the basics about attraction, 'chemistry', sexual compatibility, shared valu

Episode 76--X & Y On The Fly--Dating And Relationships With Someone Younger

Jan 19th, 2024

Finally, here's the full episode on a topic that everyone wonders about. It's no secret that men often want to date younger women. But what is it about those guys who are actually successful at doing so? And is it really true that many amazing

Episode 75--X & Y On The Fly--First Date Weirdness? You Are NOT Alone

Nov 10th, 2023

If you've been out there dating for any time at all, you've likely compiled your fair share of weird dating stories. It's easy to think that those situations could only happen to you, and you've GOT to be the only one. But guess what? PLENTY of

Episode 74--X & Y On The Fly--Creepy People

Sep 1st, 2023

We've all found ourselves out on a date with someone who creeped us out. And no...it's not gender-specific. But what does 'creepy' even mean? Why is it often so hard to define? Well, in this episode we break down exactly what constitutes such i

Episode 73--X & Y On The Fly--What Is Normal?

Jun 23rd, 2023

Every couple thinks and behaves differently. You've probably thought and behaved differently depending on who your significant other was at a particular time in history. But for sure there are, well...'standards' that tend to rule any polite, p

Episode 73--X & Y On The Fly--What Does A Normal Relationship Look Like?

Jun 23rd, 2023

Episode 72--X & Y On The Fly--All About Power Couples

Apr 14th, 2023

You hear the term 'power couple' quite a bit, but what exactly does it mean? We know one when we see one, for sure. But is it necessarily a good thing? Would we want to team up with our significant other to BE one? If so, how do we BECOME one?

Episode 71--X & Y On The Fly--What Dating Is Like For Attractive Women

Feb 3rd, 2023

It seems to everyone paying attention that beautiful women enjoy a massive 'halo effect'. It's like they're treated like celebrities--or even royalty--everywhere they go. But what else is going on there? What's it REALLY like to be a sexy, attr

Episode 70--X & Y On The Fly--Weed Out The Wrong Ones

Nov 25th, 2022

Who knows why this topic hadn't been covered yet around here? My edumckayted guess is it probably had something to do with repressed memories. Yes, Emily and I both are survivors of first marriages affected by profound illness. And yes...we bot

Episode 70--X & Y On The Fly--Weed Out The Wrong Ones

Nov 25th, 2022

Episode 69--X & Y On The Fly--Blended Families

Sep 2nd, 2022

Let's face it, when single moms and single dads get together, it's pure naive idealism that would cause us to expect we're creating our own Brady Bunch. The reality of blended families is much different. Emily and I have been there ourselves, a

Episode 68--X & Y On The Fly--Words That Cannot Be Unsaid

Jun 17th, 2022

As the lyrics of one of Tyler Childers' songs say, 'There is hurt you can cause that time alone cannot heal'. When it comes to our interactions with women, a breathtaking amount of that pain is caused by what we say...or what SHE says. And when

Episode 67--X & Y On The Fly--Who is Jen, And Why Is She Texting You?

Apr 1st, 2022

No matter how well a couple gets along and navigates their relationship, there always seems to be a challenge to your relationship coming from somewhere. It can start with the best man's TMI speech during the wedding reception. But what about u

Episode 66--X & Y On The Fly--The Little Things That Make A Relationship Suck

Dec 31st, 2021

In the second installment of our two-part episode, Emily and I break down the little things couples do (often to each other) that make a relationship suck. To kick things off, we talk about the scene in the movie The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Episode 65--X & Y On The Fly--The Little Things That Make A Relationship Great

Dec 24th, 2021

This is the first of a two-part episode on the little things that either make a relationship great, or make it suck. Sure, you hear about the major pillars like trust, communication, attraction, etc., but this is a deeper dive into the subtle e

Episode 63--X & Y On The Fly--Neediness, Desperation And Trying Too Hard

Jul 9th, 2021

Who knew a funny video featuring two cockatoos would lead to a full-on discussion of one of the most devastating--and common--ways we do mess up our chances in dating and relationships? I'm talking, of course, about trying too hard. Do men, esp

Episode 64--X & Y On The Fly--Trust Is The Cornerstone Of Every Relationship

Jul 9th, 2021

It's the foundation of every good solid relationship. With it, you and your significant other are set for years of blissful happiness together. Without it, you're likely doomed to failure. We're talking about trust, of course. Emily and I have

Episode 62--X & Y On The Fly--Stand By Your Man...Or Your Woman

Apr 23rd, 2021

In 1968, Tammy Wynette released probably her most famous single, which caused immediate outrage from the Women's Movement. But Wynette countered by saying 'stand by your man' simply meant accepting one's husband despite his faults. But still, b

Episode 61--X & Y On The Fly--Dating And Relationships In 2021

Jan 1st, 2021

2020 has finally drawn to a close and it's time to address 2021. What will the 'new normal' look like insofar as dating and relationships go? How soon until we can actually get there? What unexpected surprises might be in store for all of us, w

Episode 60--X & Y On The Fly--Dating And Relationships In 2021

Jan 1st, 2021

Episode 60--X & Y On The Fly--Happy Relationship Or Miserable One?

Dec 25th, 2020

Last week on The Mountain Top podcast I said out loud that I had never met anyone in a happy relationship who was miserable. That concept is worth a deeper discussion, and who better to have it with than the very woman I'm in a happy relationsh

Episode 59--X & Y On The Fly--His Masculine Side, Her Feminine Side

Oct 2nd, 2020

Everyone has heard about how men have a feminine side and women a masculine one. How true is that? And if it's the case, how does the concept typically manifest itself? Is it a good thing, or is it something we would be better off minimizing th

Episode 58--X & Y On The Fly--Sexy Moms, Sexy Dads

Jul 10th, 2020

Parenthood is hot, and we can prove it! Curiously enough, however, the first direction we went in was debating the 'dad bod' and 'mom bod' factor. Do men really desire that rail-thin supermodel body, or do many prefer a woman shaped more like s

Episode 57--X & Y On The Fly--Dealing With Disruption

Mar 27th, 2020

This episode may come off as a bit weird up front, as it's the first show we've ever published to BOTH The Mountain Top and X & Y On The Fly feeds. But hey...we figured this is a timely conversation everyone can and should have, and also (more