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In this episode of the RelateGREAT! Podcast with Jonathan Sherman, listeners are treated to a variety of dating stories during the second part of a two-part call-in show focused on dating disasters. The episode features 12 callers, including Jonathan's son Adam, who shares his high-school dating mishap. Other callers like Peyton and wife Lauren narrate their humorous and awkward relationship beginnings, and Austin recounts his clumsy journey from heartbreak to finding true love. Xerxes and Laurene share their long-term marriage experiences, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and friendship in enduring relationships. Jonathan Sherman, a marriage and family therapist, also shares insights drawn from John Gottman's relationship research, highlighting the significance of friendship and admiration in successful marriages.

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00:00 The Call-in Show: Dating Disasters! Part 2

00:54 Adam's High School Date

05:54 Caller Peyton and Lauren's Awkward Beginnings

17:23 Caller Austin's Nervousness

17:40 Introduction to the Writing Group

18:42 Austin's Clunky Love Story

20:42 The Turning Point in Austin's Relationship

24:45 The Proposal and Marriage

31:33 Reflections on Marriage and Friendship

36:00 Xerxes' Story of 32 Years of Marriage

43:01 Laurene's Bad Date and Love Story

49:13 Conclusion and Future Plans

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