10 Relationship Truths Every Woman NEEDS to H...

When a man is ready to commit, it’s not about your résumé, your looks, or even how perfectly you check his boxes. It’s about how you make him feel—and there are five specific emotions that tip the scales from “she’s great” to “she’s the one.”Let’s break them down—and show you how ...  Show more

When I say “never settle,” I don’t mean what Instagram usually means by it.In this episode, I walk you through how I actually think about standards, trade-offs, and non-negotiables in a way that successful women rarely get told.If you’ve ever wondered whether your bar is high in ...  Show more

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl ― A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship, by Sherry Argov. Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all t ...  Show more

In this episode, I sit down with author and relationship coach Jillian Turecki to talk about the hard truths of love, why it really begins with you, and what changes when you stop outsourcing certainty and start meeting your own needs. We get into the “six human needs” as a simpl ...  Show more

In the dating phase, what are good qualities to look for in a spouse? John asks the Smalley's about ways they encouraged their kids to search for a godly spouse. Also, Jim Daly asks social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, on why dating is a great time to examine someone' ...  Show more

Kristen & Jolenta live by Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl ― A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship, by Sherry Argov. Can they learn to take charge in their relationships ― and how will the husbands react? Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $ ...  Show more