Why This QUICKIE Hits: It’s Personal, It’s Practical, It’s Us

You know how most “relationship podcasts” either preach at you or pretend every day is a champagne bubble bath? Yeah, nah. Around here, we hand you the towel and the truth. In this episode, Pris pulls out questions I didn’t see coming — and we get into the real stuff: how we communicate, how we cool down when we’re hot-headed, and why “don’t go to bed angry” became less cliché and more like an emergency fire extinguisher for our marriage.

ADHD in Love: Chaos Meets Calm (and Somehow It Works)

Yes, I’ve got ADHD. That means my brain can be a rave at 7:12 AM… and also a black screen when the world wants a spreadsheet. It also means I love big. I feel big. I protect the people I love like it’s my job — because it is. We talk about how ADHD impacts our dynamic: hypersensitivity, hyperfocus, interrupting (working on it!), and the lifelines that keep us steady: routine check-ins, clear signals (“I need space” vs “I need you”), and a no-shame attitude about resetting.

What Actually Calms Me Down

• Connection first: A hug can do more than a 20-minute debate at 1:00 AM.
• Clear paths: Tell me what you need — support, solution, or silence — and I can show up fast.
• Micro-resets: Walks. Water. Music. Then we talk. (Walking + talking = no yelling. Magic.)

The J-Word: Jealousy Without the Drama

People ask, “Do you get jealous?” Short answer: We’re human. Of course. But it’s not usually the body-to-body stuff. It’s meaning. Are we still prioritizing us? Are we telling the truth fast? Do we feel safe? In the ep, we break down how we recognize jealousy early (that little stomach flip), call it out without shame, and handle it like a team instead of pretending we’re above it. Hot tip: Most jealousy is just a messenger that says, “Hey, I need reassurance.” Give the reassurance. Keep the vibe hot.

Our Communication Code (a.k.a. How We Don’t Burn the House Down)

1. No bedtime grudges: We either solve it or set a time to solve it tomorrow. Sleep is sacred, but so is us.
2. Use real words: “I feel.” “I need.” “I’m scared about…” We do big feelings with simple language.
3. Repair fast: The first apology wins the day. Pride is expensive; repair is cheap.
4. Private before public: We align in the kitchen before we align in the club.

Ethical Non-Monogamy, Swinging & Us

If you’re new here, our story includes years of exploring ethically — from soft beginnings to full calendars, plus a detour through polyamory and back. We’ve learned that the sex is fun (understatement), but the structure is what makes the fun sustainable: clear boundaries, clean communication, and respect for the relationship that hosts the party. That’s the heart of Beyond Monogamy: love first, adventure second, honesty always.

Our Big Three in the Lifestyle

• Consent up front: Enthusiastic “yes” or it’s a “no.” Easy.
• Check in often: Pre-game, mid-game, post-game. Make debriefs sexy — trust me, they can be.
• Protect the relationship: Don’t chase a new spark at the cost of the home fire.

Adam, the Partner: Protector Energy & Playful Chaos

Pris calls me her king. Her calm. Her chaos. Her sweetheart who also organizes the snacks (listen, someone has to). In this QUICKIE, you’ll hear the way we tease each other — and the way we tell the truth. I’m not perfect. I can be stubborn. But I’ll meet you in the kitchen at midnight with a hug and a “Let’s fix this.” That’s love. That’s our team. That’s the Bald Truth.

Episode Nuggets (Time-Stamped-ish Vibes)

• Opening: Pris puts me on the hot seat. I try to act cool. Fail adorably.
• ADHD talk: How my brain works and the tools we use so it doesn’t run the house like a toddler with espresso.
• Jealousy, but grown: Not the “Who touched who?” kind — the “Are we okay?” kind.
• The rule we live by: Don’t go to bed angry. Or at least set a time to finish the convo tomorrow.
• Partnership: How we keep the flirt, the friendship, and the fire all turned up at once.

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SEO Corner: What You’ll Learn in This Episode

If you’re googling around for ethical non-monogamy tips, how to handle jealousy in swinging, communication tools for open relationships, ADHD and love, or how couples stay connected while exploring — this QUICKIE is your snack-sized masterclass. We talk practical strategy and real feelings without turning your bedroom into a boardroom.

Keywords We Actually Believe In

• Ethical non-monogamy & swinging for real couples
• Jealousy as a signal, not a sin
• ADHD in relationships (and how to make it a strength)
• Don’t-go-to-bed-angry: why it works (and when to schedule the sequel)
• Repair faster, love longer

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If You Loved This QUICKIE…

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