"Monogamish"

After catching up on a week filled with unexpected twists—from work frustrations to car mishaps—Janine and Nicole dive into a relationship trend that's taking over social media: "monogamish." In this week's What's on Our Timeline?, the ladies unpack the growing conversation around relationships that blur the lines between monogamy and open partnerships. Is "monogamish" simply honesty replacing secrecy, or is it just infidelity with better branding? Janine and Nicole explore the importance of communication, boundaries, emotional intimacy, and whether some relationship arrangements create more complications than clarity. The conversation takes an even deeper turn when they read a heartfelt listener letter from a woman questioning whether the relationship structure she agreed to is slowly costing her the love—and the sense of self—she's worked so hard to build. As her partner develops an emotional connection with someone outside of their relationship, the hosts offer candid, compassionate advice about self-worth, intuition, healthy boundaries, and recognizing when compromise becomes self-abandonment. Drawing from Nicole's perspective as an OB/GYN and Janine's faith-centered approach to relationships, this episode tackles everything from emotional attachment and trust to sexual health, commitment, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. The episode closes with a powerful Motivational Moment from James Baldwin: "Love takes off the mask that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within." It's a reminder that real love requires honesty, vulnerability, and the courage to show up as your authentic self—even when the truth is uncomfortable. Until next time... Pray. Work. Slay. And show off your melanated excellence. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion Media app. Follow, rate, comment, and share!