What Changes In A Relationship After Kids?
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In this highly anticipated return episode of the U Up? podcast, hosts Jordana Abraham and Jared Freed welcome back Jordana after her maternity leave, celebrating the arrival of her twin daughters, Lucy and Charlie—whom they affectionately dub 'Twisters.' The conversation dives deep into the transformative impact of parenthood on their relationship, highlighting how their dynamic has evolved from a romantic partnership to a co-parenting business model. Jordana shares how pre-baby couples therapy sessions helped align her and Mike on key issues like boundaries, emotional needs, and postpartum support, emphasizing the importance of intentional communication. Jared, meanwhile, opens up about his new relationship with Emily, recounting a nostalgic, emotionally charged reunion after years of silence, which he frames as a testament to personal growth and authenticity. The episode also features a playful yet insightful 'Red Flag Deal Breaker' segment, where the hosts dissect real listener stories involving pet neglect, under-tipping, and personal hygiene, blending humor with candid relationship wisdom. Throughout, the tone remains warm, vulnerable, and deeply human, underscoring the podcast’s signature blend of comedy and emotional intelligence.
Pre-baby couples therapy can be a powerful tool for aligning expectations and reducing postpartum conflict.
Parenting shifts romantic relationships into a co-parenting partnership—more like a business than a romance.
Authenticity in dating is more valuable than performative generosity, especially on a first date.
Small gestures like acknowledging a pet’s health or tipping appropriately signal emotional intelligence and care.
Personal growth over time allows for deeper, more secure relationships—especially when returning to someone from your past.
Welcome Back: The Twisters Are Here
“I'm in charge. It feels very surreal. And also like zero to two feels like I've been doing it for a while, but I haven't.”
From Romance to Co-Parenting: The New Relationship Dynamic
“It becomes like you said a little bit more like a business than it does two people just like having a great time all the time.”
The Power of Pre-Baby Therapy: Aligning Before the Storm
“I need you to go to battle for me a little bit. Yes. If something comes up, I like want to know because I know he hates doing that.”
The Dog, The Babies, and The Ego: A New Family Balance
Jordana reflects on the emotional challenges of introducing two new babies and a neutered dog, Ronnie, into the home. She shares how Ronnie has become a surprising emotional anchor, offering her attention and affection in ways the babies don’t yet.
Jared’s New Love Story: The Emily Reunion
“I had this, like, kind of breakdown like public emotionally like yeah like public I'd never like crying tears all this stuff and just about how much I'd thought about her.”
“It's not about the money. It's about the message. He's saying, 'You ain't gonna fuck me.'”
“I need you to go to battle for me a little bit. Yes. If something comes up, I like want to know because I know he hates doing that.”
“I had this, like, kind of breakdown like public emotionally like yeah like public I'd never like crying tears all this stuff and just about how much I'd thought about her.”
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Jordana Abraham
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Jared Freed
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Mike
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Emily
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Lucy
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Charlie
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Ronnie
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Euphoria
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Jimmy Fallon
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HBO Max
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