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Hollywood has romanticized platonic relationships since lord knows when. Boy meets girl, they become friends, one of them starts to like the other, the other party eventually understands that they’re in love too, the end... Not in this case. Meet Demetrius and Alisha. After about 20 years of frie…

Demetrius & Alisha


    • Jun 26, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Episode #9: How to Father when you're Fatherless...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 47:58


    Follow us on IG: @xplicitly_platonic Email us your comments/suggestions: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIn this episode, Alisha interviews a father that she knows very well... her husband Kallai Brooks...on all things fatherhood, including how he did without learning from his father.

    Episode #8: To support black businesses... or nah?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 53:01


    Follow us on IG: @xplicitly_platonic Email us your comments/suggestions: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIn this episode, Capricorn Dee + Alisha discuss the pros and cons of supporting black businesses... and if it's worth it and the end of the day. Blog reference: 4 Reasons Black People Don't Actually Support Black BusinessesAthleisure clothing line referenced in podcast: https://www.bedstuyfly.com/collections/long-sleeve-t-shirts/products/obama-long-sleeve-t-shirt

    Episode #7: Do Cheaters suffer from Imposter Syndrome?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 34:00


    Follow us on IG: @xplicitly_platonic Email us your comments/suggestions: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIn this episode, Dee + Alisha discuss Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger Effect and the role both psychological ordeals may play a role in relationships/cheating.References: Imposter Syndrome - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-impostor-syndrome/Dunning- Kruger Effect - https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-dunning-kruger-effect-4160740

    Episode #6: Is holding hands considered "cheating"?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 60:55


    Follow us on IG: @xplicitly_platonic Email us your comments/suggestions: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIn this episode, Dee + Alisha discuss what they both think cheating should be defined as from both a male & female perspective. Blog Referenced: https://pairedlife.com/problems/What-Is-Considered-Cheating-men-and-women-point-of-view

    Episode #5 - Is it really cheaper to keep her?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 54:37


    Find us on IG: Xplicitly_Platonic Email us: hello@xpicitlyplatonic.comOn the episode, Dee & Alisha discuss the reasons behind why people cheat and debate on whether or not you should stay in a relationship that is clearly not working. Reasons Why People Cheat (blog reference): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-chemistry/201403/why-people-cheatWOD: "Every test in our life makes us bitter or better. Every problem comes to break us or make us. The choice is ours whether we become victim or victor.

    Episode #4 - When is sacrificing yourself too much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 59:41


    Find us on IG: Xplicitly_Platonic Email us: hello@xpicitlyplatonic.comOn this episode, Dee + Alisha talk about compromise vs. sacrifice in relationships. Whats the difference and when is either too much?Blog referenced: Sacrifice Vs. Compromise In A Relationship: Here's The Super Importance Difference Between The TwoWord of the Day: “Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another - too often ending in the loss of both.” -Tryon Edwards UPDATE!!!!If you listened to Episode 4... we said we were going to design a tee to promote commitment in the black community and fuel change towards the narrative that “Black Men Don’t Cheat”. We started a fundraising campaign to promote this. All proceeds will go to the ongoing production of our podcast. So buy a T-shirt... help support us to help support our community and bring more positivity into it...️ T-shirt’s are only $20 (+ $4.99 for shipping) ... We are trying to sell at least 50 shirts by April 16th!!! To purchase, go to: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/black-men-dont-cheat #BlackMenDontCheat #XpicitlyPlatonic #XplicitlyPlatonicPodcast #ChangeTheNarrative

    Episode #3: What does "play your position" in a relationship mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 54:55


    Follow us on IG: xplicitly_platonic Email us: hello@xplicitly platonic

    Episode #2 - Everybody has a story...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 62:30


    Dee & Alisha go through their highs and lows over the last two weeks, recent news topics, and their own personal background stories. Make sure you subscribe to our podcast!Email us: hello@xplicitlyplatonic.comIG us: xplicitly_platonicFacebook us: https://www.facebook.com/xplicitlyplatonicpodcast/

    Episode #1 - Our 1st Podcast!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 38:11


    We are Demetrius & Alisha. A quick intro, along with some highs and lows. Also...How much do we care about Social Media?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xplicitly_platonic/

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