This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon: Head to https://www.magicspoon.com/NOTALONE to grab a custom bundle of cereal and try the magic for yourself, and don’t forget to add their tasty Treats to your order! Be sure to use our promo code NOTALONE at checkout to save five dollars off. Gary is back by popular demand! In today’s episode, Gary and Valeria discuss the complexities of marriage, drawing from their own 12-year experience. First, Gary and Valeria touch on the passing of his mother, then dig deeper into how their 18-year age gap impacts their views on marriage and divorce. The duo explores why marriages often fail, the long-term and ongoing emotional neglect, changing personal needs, and societal pressures. Valeria highlights the dual burden women face as caregivers and professionals, while Gary emphasizes the importance of effort and communication to resolve issues before considering divorce. From bickering about cavemen to dissecting foreplay…this episode definitely gets spicy 🌶️ Gary is on: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHLJJd07IhT9DPhxsY-EYg https://www.tiktok.com/@garylipovetsky https://www.linkedin.com/in/garylipovetsky/ Valeria is on: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone Podcast Shop my look from this episode: https://liketk.it/4Hhce What We Talked About: 00:00 Let’s talk about divorce 01:57 Dealing with loss and grief 06:00 Responsibilities of a son and a husband 07:27 How should children repay their parents? 09:46 Our grief process 16:41 What’s your experience with divorce? 19:27 How do you prevent infidelity? 21:34 Single mothers in a marriage 23:05 Men and women are wired differently 26:22 The traditional model of procreation 29:27 When couples aren’t a good match 31:45 Divorce is never an easy way out 33:14 How soon can talks of divorce happen? 35:15 Don’t be scared of having difficult conversations 38:00 How do you prevent divorce? 41:19 The phase of falling in love again 44:19 Financial stress 48:16 Dealing with your partner’s long-term trauma 49:09 Focusing on your partner again 51:01 Would you go through a divorce? 55:45 Discovering the things that turn you on 01:00:09 Men are responsible for an amazing s*x life 01:02:42 Have you read the Kama Sutra? 01:03:14 How do you define sensuality? 01:06:49 Secrecy of marriage and in friendships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices