Just Between Us with Jennifer Zamparelli

Money, sex and rows: how to survive a couples’ holiday

A couples’ holiday sounds romantic until you’re tired, lost and arguing over where to eat. Jennifer is joined by psychotherapist Síle Uí Chiaráin to explain why holidays can expose pressure points in a relationship – and how couples can manage conflict, repair a row and reconnect. Just Between Us is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debunking myths about anal sex

Anal sex is surrounded by myths about preparation and pain. General Surgeon Dr Evan Goldstein joins Jennifer to explain what people often get wrong and how to approach your body from a pleasure point of view. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your friend is back with their Ex. Now what?

When a friend keeps returning to the same relationship, it can feel like you’re trapped in the cycle with them. Do you tell them exactly what you think, keep your mouth shut or admit that you can’t keep having the same conversation? Psychologist Louize Carroll joins Jennifer Zamparelli to discuss compassion fatigue, boundaries and the difference between honest support and judgement disguised as care. Plus, why people go back, whether no contact works and how to face the ex everyone called a bastard. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to explore your sexual fantasies without freaking each other out

We've all had a fantasy we've kept to ourselves, but should it stay there? Jen is joined by relationship and sex educator Aoife Murray to talk about the fantasies people actually have, why they're so common, and why talking about them doesn't have to be awkward. From BDSM and foot fetishes to communication, consent and Irish shame, this is an honest, funny conversation about what really goes on in our heads. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should everything be 50/50? Money in relationships

Who should pay on a first date, should couples split everything equally, and how much financial independence should each partner keep? Jennifer Zamparelli and matchmaker Mairead Loughman explore how money exposes our expectations around fairness, security and respect—from joint accounts and childcare to debt, spending habits and the rows that are rarely just about money. Just Between Us is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.