It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD?! episode, where we answer listener submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. In this WWYBD, we’re talking all about romance and love because Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Questions we answer from our listeners:Can you share some tips for maintaining a strong romantic relationship?Not necessarily a question but more of a podcast prompt— if you both feel comfortable. I’d love to hear an episode about sexual health and growing into your sexuality.Date night ideas that are unique?How to put yourself out there if you’ve never dated anyone before?Episode Takeaways:Maintaining work-life balance can be challenging, especially for entrepreneurs and business owners.Maximizing small living spaces can be achieved through creative design and organization.Affordable beauty treatments can be found in certain countries, offering an opportunity for self-care and relaxation.Having a roommate can bring a sense of community and companionship, even for adults.Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but finding a dress and making progress can bring a sense of excitement and accomplishment.Effective communication and creating rituals can help maintain a strong romantic relationship.Chapters(00:00) Introduction (02:06) Recap of Allison's Trip to Columbia(04:44) Reflection on Work-Life Balance(07:09) Updates on Personal Life(10:03) Discussion on Affordable Beauty Treatments(12:11) Maximizing Small Living Spaces(15:12) Excitement about Getting a Roommate(16:23) Ceara’s Wedding Planning Updates(19:45) St. Louis Book Launch Event Announcement(25:08) Listener Peaks of the Week(30:00) Tips for Maintaining a Strong Romantic Relationship(34:52) Supporting Each Other and Prioritizing Intimacy(44:09) Exploring Sexual Health and Growing into Your Sexuality(51:49) Unique Date Night Ideas(56:27) Putting Yourself Out There to Be in a RelationshipMENTIONS:Eli Rallo's Live Show in St. Louis - Come hang with Ceara Feb 2nd at City Winery! Beauty Tourism TikTokAllison’s Friends Joshua Tree AirbnbsAuthentic Sex Podcast7 Years of Dating TikTok / The 5 Stages of RelationshipSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Factor - Real nutrition, made simple. Factor delivers fresh, chef-prepared meals straight to your door that are ready to eat in minutes. No hormones, antibiotics, GMOs or additives. Go to https://www.factor75.com/alreadyfriends50 and use code ALREADYFRIENDS50 for 50% off your first order! Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! SOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code alreadyfriends50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Shopify and use code ALREADYFRIENDS for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy