Cuffing Season

In their big return to the podcast arena, Ron and Eboni Batie discuss the challenges that led to their hiatus from podcasting. They also discuss the conscious decisions that they made to grow as a couple and how others should do the same!

In this episode, Ron and Eboni share a very special announcement with their listeners!

In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss their challenges with being long distance and how they overcame them. 

This is round two of Ron and Eboni's discussion about the role that finances play in relationships. For couples who want to build wealth and set goals, this is a must-listen episode!

One of the biggest drivers of divorce is disagreements about money. In this episode, Ron and Eboni share best practices for having productive conversations about money, setting goals and building family wealth. 

In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss myths around timelines that lead couples through transitioning from dating, to engagement, to marriage. 

Ron and Eboni sit down with Groovy Gene to discuss what men are really looking for in relationships. 

In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss the impact that friends can have when building new relationships. 

In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss the good, and not so good impacts that cell phones can have on relationships. Since we live in a world where we can't live without them, Ron and Eboni share best practices on how to use them for good. 

In this episode, Ron and Eboni talk about the road to parenthood, and share a very important secret with their listeners!

In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss their experience buying a home in the DMV.

In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss why people should be grateful for what they have, and how their ability to do this has a direct impact on what they'll be blessed with moving forward.

In this episode, Rontel and Eboni address their hiatus from podcasting by discussing how being newly weds can shift your focus. "I'm on some new ish" is a way of dives into how the couple uses their time to be more productive, strengthen their relationship and cut out distractions.

In this episode, Rontel and Eboni share initial feelings following their wedding in Cancun.

Looking for a new take on relationships? In this episode, Rontel and Eboni interview tech and real estate guru, Dominick Ardis, on how he lets his faith, discernment and purpose guide his decisions in both business and relationships.

During this year's Essence Fest, Michelle Obama spoke with a crowd about why you should marry your equal. In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss what they feel it means to marry your equal and why people should digest Obama's advice in a broad way.

In the first episode of Season 2, Rontel sits down with his long-time friend and attorney, Reshad Favors, to discuss the journey that men can expect in the first few years of marriage and fatherhood.

My grandma used to always say, "look at the five people that are closest to you... they are a direct reflection of who you are as a person." So many people want positive relationships but find themselves coming up short because of their environment, or the circles that they are in. In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss the benefits of making adjustments to your circle so that you can attract all the love and opportunity your heart desires.

Sex is an integral part of love, romance and relationships. In this episode, Rontel and Eboni sit down with a licensed couples and sex therapist to discuss the role that sex plays in relationships, common issues that arise, methods that she employs to get people through rough patches, and the overall benefits of seeking a therapist in the first place.

Over 70 percent of unmarried couples don't make it to two years of dating before they call it quits. In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss some of the factors that contribute to premature ending of relationships, and what you should know in deciding whether to fight for it, or let it go.

The 5 love languages is a book by Gary Chapman that discusses the ways in which people want to be loved. The 5 languages are 1) Physical touch, 2) Words of affirmation, 3) Quality time, 4) Acts of service, and 5) Gifts. In this episode, Rontel and Eboni discuss the 5 love languages and why listeners should consider learning their own to build strong relationships.

According to a Yale study, over 70 percent of black children were born to single parents in 2014, with Hispanic children at 55% and white children at 30 percent. These statistics indicate an increased likelihood that singles who are looking for love may find it with someone who already has a child. In this episode, Ron and Eboni discuss the dynamics of dating someone who has a kid, and shares wisdom on why people should be open to it.

The "international bae" phenomenon has infiltrated the dating world in days that couldn't have been predicted. More couples are making conscious decisions to travel more, together. In this episode, Rontel and Eboni discuss the benefits that traveling can have on a relationship, and why listeners should consider doing it!

Many couples experience periods of complacency and falling into 'dry' routines that cause the relationship to grow stale. In this episode, Rontel and Eboni discuss the small things that couples can do to maintain, improve and keep their relationship fresh!

In this episode, Rontel and Eboni take a witty approach to discussing the pros and cons of Valentine's Day.

The digital world has bridged the dating gap in a way that allows people to find love anywhere on the planet. However, long distance relationships come with a unique set of obstacles that need to be navigated properly in order to be successful. In this episode, Rontel and Eboni discuss how couples with lots of miles between them can make their relationship work, and ultimately, take it to the next level.

One of the key elements to being in a successful relationship is to achieve happiness from within. However, many people carry burdens into relationships that inhibit it's potential growth over time. In this episode, Rontel and Eboni interview Sara Oliveri, who was named Washington, D.C. #1 Life Coach for two years in a row. They discuss the benefits of life coaching, how it helps improve all areas of your life, and why it can be beneficial to your relationship.

As a follow-up to episode 11, Rontel and Eboni discuss "Batie's 6 steps to grow your account as a couple", while also taking about personal experiences with achieving their financial goals.

The number two cause of divorce stems from money. Differences of opinion in how to acquire, spend and manage money can have damaging effects on relationships at all stages. In this episode, Rontel and Eboni begin a preliminary discussion on how money can have positive or negative impacts on relationships, and what couples can do to manage it properly.

Everybody thinks there's a magic number of years that people should date before getting engaged. This episode discusses some of the myths about timelines and how you can go about recognizing the perfect time in your life to make the move!

A lot of people make assumptions about what men are looking for from women in a relationship. Some people think that men are a monolith whose primary focus is on physical attraction, and nothing deeper. While attraction is important, all men are different... and many men desire something much deeper than what you see on the surface. In this episode, Groovy Gene discusses some of the things that single men are looking for from women when deciding to settle down (amongst other things) :)

Real friends are hard to come by. The older you get, the more you realize that some people were only placed in your life for a season... BUT, there are some that will ride with you for eternity. This episode talks about how to navigate the dynamics of struggling friendships during times of personal prosperity and dating.

We are all blessed beyond measure. Some blessings are easy to grab, and come with little to no effort at all. But some blessings require effort and sacrifice, especially in relationships... maybe more than we are willing to give. This episode discusses some of the ways that we stand in the way of our own blessings, while also providing tips on how to change the way that we think to get what we deserve.

We all have goals that we work tirelessly to achieve. We take pride in our grind, hoping to make it to the top of our field and become a key influencer of the culture. However, many people can attest that placing such a premium on "work" can make it difficult to find and sustain healthy relationships. In this episode, Rontel and Eboni interview a political power couple, Damien Jones and Courtney Hodges, to discuss strategies for excelling in careers and at home. Damien and Courtney also share their journey to becoming engaged while Courtney was busy raising money for several congressional candidates and Damien leading political outreach for Beto O'Rourke's senate campaign in Texas.

Cell phones are a crucial component to communicating in a modern world. While they make it easy for us to remain connected to the world, they can sometimes be the cause of much stress, contention and misunderstanding, especially in relationships. Let's be honest - phones provide access. But too much access can get us in trouble. Text messages, screen shots, DMs, and the list goes on... In this episode, Rontel and Eboni discuss the varying ways that cell phones and its applications can complicate relationships while also giving advice on how to maintain digital access to the world without offending your partner.

Have you ever stayed in a relationship wayyyy longer than you should have? Don't worry, most of us have. Many relationships have red flags that usually indicate whether the relationship has any long-term potential. In this episode, Rontel and Eboni discuss some of the red flags that occur in relationships that are too bright to ignore.

Marriage counseling isn't only for people who are broken or trying to work through issues. In fact, counseling can be instrumental in deciding whether you want to get married to a person in the first place! In this episode, Rontel and Eboni discuss their decision to seek marriage counseling before getting engaged, and how it put them on the road to marriage.

We've all questioned whether the person we're dating has long-term potential, or if we should listen to the little voice inside of us that says we should cut our losses now. In this episode, Eboni discusses how she questioned the role Rontel would play in her life, and how she got over previous hurts to be able to find love and build a life with him.

In its inaugural episode, engaged couple Eboni Malone and Rontel Batie lay the foundation for why they started The Cuffing Season Podcast. Here, Eboni interviews Rontel to give listeners an inside-scoop on his background, his perspective on love, and why he thinks millennials should take their dating lives seriously.