The pressure to build a family and experience long-term love for another human being can impact productivity and mental ability to flourish, similar to a partner who demands attention as a result of being a joy to others. However, there is a desire to experience this type of love despite the potential consequences.
The speaker recounts the story of reuniting with his father after 34 years apart, facilitated by his mother's invitation. He also shares advice on learning to play guitar and improving musical skills.
The speaker expresses the desire to have a family and feeling regret for being too harsh with a potential partner. They also discuss the value of having family and wanting to have that family feeling.
The cultural norm of teenagers leaving home at 18 is not feasible for every family and is largely driven by the banking system to make extended family members pay for multiple households. Good relationships with your children are important for a healthy marriage.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
A mother reflects on how her family coped with a tragedy that occurred while she was away for work and how it took years to repair their relationship afterwards.
A man discusses how he is content with making less money to spend more time with his family, which he finds amazing.
Sherri and her sister were removed from their mother's care in 2003 and, years later, discovered that no one else in their family knew where she was. With the help of her step-grandmother, they were able to locate her and finally reunite with her.
A transcript telling the story of a lost six-year-old girl who was helped by her family and a good Samaritan on a highway.
A family of three takes a leap of faith and moves to start a new life after the mother meets a new client at her job as a real estate agent.
The speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
Shane talks about an experience where his dad's watch got stuck in the bottom of a lawnmower while he was refilling it with gas, and he called for Shane's help.
The speaker reflects on how they mistreated their family in the past and how they regret not getting to know them better, realizing that they were just being a nuisance.
Ashley's love for religion and family remained constant throughout her life, but balancing family and school was a challenge. Despite her husband's increasing work hours, they both still loved being parents.
The host talks about his five-year long search for his biological mother and how it felt like someone pulled the rug out from under him. He discusses making tens of thousands of phone calls and hoping that the next call would be the long-awaited answer from his biological mother.
The host discusses a story about a turn of the century British family who whimsically sent their child to the police station to be locked up for a few minutes while also reflecting on how the current climate may have changed parental behavior.
The speaker shares the importance of finding and being intentional with quality time with family despite a busy schedule, especially with doing television work, and making them feel like a priority.
This transcript snippet touches on family dynamics and how a podcast like Stuff You Should Know can bring people together despite changes and differences in family relationships.
The speaker reflects on memories of their grandmother, including a visit just before her death and her driving habits.
A son reflects on the precious 15 years he spent playing and spending time with his father before he was unsure if he would be able to do anything again following a devastating accident.
The speaker reminisces about her loved one who used to send her cards on every holiday including Halloween, Easter, and Valentine's Day, and how much she misses her. She also shares how much she idolized her mother as a child despite not fully understanding the conflicts between her and her grandmother.
The speaker expresses a desire to have his mom on the podcast and talks about his good relationships with both his mother-in-law and his own mom.
A conversation between two people praising the grandmother for her kindness and her exceptional ability to remember people's stories and details about their lives.
In this podcast, the host discusses surviving holidays with family and loved ones by setting realistic expectations and boundaries while also showing compassion towards others.
In a conversation where having children in a senior age is discussed, a woman mentions that she and her partner talk about having kids but neither of them is 100% decided.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
A man discusses his search for a daughter he allegedly had but gave away due to his struggles with alcoholism. The authorities claim there is no open case, leaving the man to continue his search.
The speaker shares an emotional moment where all of their heartache made sense, while talking about their relationship with their stepchildren. They also express the belief that there is no other love that can fix them and make them feel lovable.
The speaker talks about how she supports her son's decision to take his stepfather's last name and even considers adding it to her Bio.
Two people share stories about their respective children and siblings, including one child requesting drinks and a sister collecting dolls.
A reminder to prioritize and work on your romantic relationship for the sake of your family’s happiness and wellbeing as a whole.
A generous man plans on surprising his dad with a new truck and bought his 18-year-old sister her first car. He shares his excitement about their reactions in a previous similar instance.
Al requests a birthday song for his grandma who is dying on her birthday.
A man named Steve makes bad choices and treats his family unfairly while writing for anti-LDS magazines and campaigning against the church.
A man discovers through DNA testing that the man he believed was his father for 53 years may not be his biological father, and instead it could be his uncle.
The speaker shares a story about how, after his grandfather's passing, he and his family experienced unexplainable occurrences that seemed to guide them towards finding a new home close to their grandmother.
The hosts discuss who they would like to have dinner with if they could have a meal with anyone, dead or alive. One of the hosts choose their deceased grandmother, wanting to catch up and share how life has been since her passing.
The speaker shares her belief that fighting with her sister is better than fighting with anyone else because they are closest to each other and can comfortably handle the discourse that comes with disagreements.
Mary's sister-in-law, Maggie, had a versatile personality and could adapt effortlessly to different social settings, from the Governor's mansion to food banks. However, despite her social prowess, Maggie was a devoted mother who deeply invested her time and energy in her sons' lives.
The speaker talks about how babies or young children might have difficulty understanding who their grandparents are if they are referred to by a nickname instead of their official title.
The speaker's uncle Cant visits multiple times a year for extended periods and they discuss the case of a kidnapping and how innocent he was. The speaker also doesn't think that a previous comment made by someone was meant to be derogatory.
