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 speaker recounts a story of his dad challenging Travis to a game of Wii Tennis and taking full swings with the controller, while also predicting the rise of Twitter.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
The absence of children in one's life does not equate to a purposeless existence. There are still plenty of options, such as finding a fulfilling career or relocating to a job opportunity, that will bring you joy and satisfaction.
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.
Ashley and Tom Fallis danced to their wedding song, hoping for a better future amid the challenges they faced, which included their youngest child's life-threatening medical condition.
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 man's daughter informs him of her mother's comment that she is going to hate her present, causing confusion and speculation about the reasoning.
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.
Despite being raised by a single mother who moved them from NY to NC and worked multiple jobs, the speaker learned valuable life lessons from his father's absence, such as the importance of not idealizing the traditional American family and the diversity of different backgrounds and cultures.
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.
The speaker reflects on their loving home and the relationship with their difficult father, as well as how their early experiences with family and society shaped their sense of identity.
A story about a man who plans to cross the border into Canada, change identities and disappear, leaving behind his family and his old life.
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 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.
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.
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.
The speaker shares memories of fun family moments and encourages not feeling guilty about having fun during celebrations or if someone has passed away while also emphasizing the importance of coming up with ideas to have fun with loved ones.
Papa J shares the gender of his upcoming child and encourages viewers to hit the like button.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
A woman shares about a deceitful granddaughter who lied about her grandmother's death and how her lies were exposed.
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.
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.
Eun-sun's cousin reveals a secret that will change everything she knows about her family.
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 talks about getting full custody of the children and letting all professionals agree that it would be a good thing before making any moves, as they thought it would be better for those children to be with a family that they knew and with brothers and sisters, giving them a normal life.
Christine talks about her parents' cool 80s, early 90s vibe and imagines their relationship as a fiery one.
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 discusses his close relationship with both his wife's and his own family, who all happen to live in Encino.
Liam and his mom are able to spend quality time together now that they're back in the same city. Rachel, Liam's sister, joins in on the fun as they all spend the summer together.
A comedian talks about the awkwardness and discomfort that can come with hugging parents and shares some personal experiences with his mom and dad.
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'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.
