Podcasts by I Think I Love My Wife

I Think I Love My Wife

This podcast explores the inner workings, struggles, challenges, and beauty of being in a relationship. It goes deep in uncovering how people have overcome challenges to become engaged and then married. It intentionally focuses on getting perspective from married men of color, especially married Black men, while providing a platform where people can learn from their stories. This podcast also highlights the mental burdens that stem from societal pressures, generational curses, gender related norms, and personal expectations.

Further podcasts by Chiedozie Eric Okafor

Podcast on the topic Beziehungen

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S03.E15 - Darrin Part 1: Selflessly Selfish from 2023-06-05T05:04

In this episode (Selflessly Selfish), I discuss with Darrin how he navigated obstacles such as long distance, being an entrepreneur, and infidelity prior to getting married as well as ...

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S03.E14 - Carlton Part 3: The benefit of truly learning somebody from 2023-05-08T06:03

In this episode (The benefit of truly learning somebody), I wrap up my conversation with Carlton as we talk through the benefit of truly learning someone and having a healthy sex life ...

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S03.E13 - Carlton Part 2: The unfortunate part of dating from 2023-05-01T05:47

In this episode (The unfortunate part of dating), I discuss the value of knowing your person’s heart with Carlton as he shares more of his journey in marriage and in fatherhood.

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S03.E12 - Carlton Part 1: Am I really willing to do the work? from 2023-04-24T08:29

In this episode (Am I really willing to do the work?), I discuss the feeling of knowing when you know and how they led to Carlton dating someone he randomly met prior to graduating col...

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S03.E11 - Courtney Part 3: I could have went off the rails from 2023-04-17T06:50

In this episode (I could have went off the rails), I wrap up my conversation with Courtney discussing critical moments that challenged his marriage early onsuch as dealing with a misca...

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S03.E10 - Courtney Part 2: From supporting myself to supporting three from 2023-04-10T05:33

In this episode (From supporting myself to supporting three), I talk to Courtney about his journey of becoming a stepfather. We discuss the importance of creating boundaries and relati...

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S03.E09 - Courtney Part 1: Shoutout to Bumble! from 2023-04-03T04:44

In this episode (Shoutout to Bumble!), I discuss how Courtney’s match on Bumble turned from a casual dating scenario to a marriage. We talk about dating a woman with a child and naviga...

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S03.E08 - Jourdan Part 2: I don't want a cheerleader from 2023-03-27T05:33

In this episode (I don’t want a cheerleader), I wrap up my conversation with Jourdan as he explains his need to have a partner he can trust and that can hold their own as he navigates ...

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S03.E07 - Jourdan Part 1: We never look at anybody’s Ls from 2023-03-20T06:37

In this episode (We never look at anybody’s Ls), I talk to Jourdan about his reluctance in participating in the dating game and how being honest with himself and what he wanted led to ...

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S03.E06 - Julian Part 3: We took the first baby for granted from 2023-03-13T06:22

In this episode (We took the first baby for granted), I wrap up my conversation with Julian, reflecting on an emotionally tough period in his marriage, dealing with pregnancy issues, a...

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S03.E05 - Julian Part 2: Titles and definitions have to be the same from 2023-03-06T07:28

In this episode (Titles and definitions have to be the same), I continue my conversation with Julian as we reflect on dating apps and attributes he saw in his wife leading to his propo...

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S03.E04 - Julian Part 1: You have to let yourself heal first from 2023-02-27T07:51

In this episode (You have to let yourself heal first), I discuss finding love after a serious breakup with Julian and talk about his journey towards marriage and the road to fatherhood...

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S03.E03 - Nkem Part 3: You're supposed to be the rock from 2023-02-20T08:46

In this episode (You’re supposed to be the rock), I conclude my conversation with Nkem discussing key aspects he considered in getting married and that he values in his marriage.

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S03.E02 - Nkem Part 2: The streets retired me from 2023-02-13T05:45

In this episode (The streets retired me), Nkem and I examine some of the issues he had to overcome in his long distance relationship and marriage.

We talk about when g...

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S03.E01 - Nkem Part 1: Seeing more cons than pros from 2023-02-06T05:58

In this episode (Seeing more cons than pros), I discuss with Nkem how he transformed a long distance relationship into a marriage. 

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B02.E04 - Not a fan of the term dating from 2023-01-30T06:24:23

In this episode (Not a fan of the term dating), I provide a recap of what has been going on within me, share why there has been so much time between seasons, and ...

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B02.E03 - Mosiac Matchmaking Part 3: Get your no's out of the way early from 2022-09-26T07:32:44

In this episode (Get your no’s out of the way early), I wrap up my conversation with Brooke Fitzpatrick, the founder of Mosaic Matchmaking and l get her thoughts ...

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B02.E02 - Mosiac Matchmaking Part 2: Women should participate in courtship from 2022-09-19T06:55:39

In this episode (Woman should participate in courtship), I learn more about Mosaic Matchmaking with its founder Brooke Fitzpatrick

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B02.E01 - Mosiac Matchmaking Part 1: Matchmaking as a Service from 2022-09-12T04:59:47

In this episode (Matchmaking as a Service), I discuss with Brooke Fitzpatrick, the founder of Mosaic Matchmaking, and learn about her business, how she got starte...

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S02.E16 - DJ Part 3: Marriage is extremely dynamic from 2021-01-18T02:45:27

In this episode (Marriage is extremely dynamic), I wrap up my conversation with a guy who’s met his partner in Vegas while visiting from another country and exami...

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S02.E15 - DJ Part 2: Stick to your guns from 2021-01-11T05:44:03

In this episode (Stick to your guns), I continue my conversation with a guy who’s met his partner in Vegas while visiting from another country and examine his jou...

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S02.E14 - DJ Part 1: It’s about opportunity and access from 2021-01-04T04:12:35

In this episode (It’s about opportunity and access), I start my conversation with a guy who’s met his partner in Vegas, while visiting from another country and ex...

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S02.E13 - Trey Part 2: It wasn't a full court press from 2020-12-14T05:52:19

In this episode (It wasn’t a full court press), I continue my conversation with a guy I’ve known for 20+ years, who’s been remarried, and examine his journey towa...

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S02.E12 - Trey Part 1: I was definitely on her B team from 2020-12-07T04:59:02

In this episode (I was definitely on her B-Team), I start my conversation with a guy I’ve known for 20+ years, who’s been remarried, and examine his journey towar...

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S02.E11 - Todd Part 2: She taught me how to love from 2020-11-30T05:12:45

In this episode (She taught me how to love), I continue my conversation with the father of a friend, who's been married for almost 30 years, and examine his journ...

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S02.E10 - Todd Part 1: Marriage is a job from 2020-11-23T00:38:09

In this episode (Marriage is a job), I start a conversation with the father of a friend, who's been married for almost 30 years, and examine his journey towards g...

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S02.E09 - Bryan Part 3: It's a constant recalibration from 2020-11-16T02:52:33

In this episode (It’s a constant recalibration), I wrap my conversation with a friend, who's been married for 17 years, and examine his journey towards marriage w...

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S02.E08 - Bryan Part 2: Men are mad emotional from 2020-11-09T04:23:29

In this episode (Men are mad emotional), I continue my conversation with a friend, who's been married for 17 years, and examine his journey towards marriage with ...

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S02.E07 - Bryan Part 1: I'm a friend zone survivor from 2020-11-02T03:49:04

In this episode (I’m a friend zone survivor), I start a conversation with a friend, who's been married for 17 years, and examine his journey towards marriage with...

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S02.E06 - Jomar Part 3: Putting my feelings aside from 2020-10-26T04:01:58

In this episode (Putting my feelings aside), I wrap up my conversation exploring love and relationship as I talk to a friend, who's been married for 7 years, and ...

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S02.E05 - Jomar Part 2: Casting unnecessary blame from 2020-10-19T01:34:31

In this episode (Casting unnecessary blame), I continue my conversation exploring love and relationship as I talk to a friend, who's been married for 7 years, and...

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S02.E04 - Jomar Part 1: We tend to proceed before acknowledging from 2020-10-12T03:12:57

In this episode (We tend to proceed before acknowledging), I explore navigating a relationship through marriage, tough career decisions, and intentions to grow a ...

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S02.E03 - Mik Part 3: How do I out serve her from 2020-10-05T01:29:43

In this episode (How do I out serve her), I wrap my conversation with a friend, who's been married for 5 years, and examine his journey towards marriage and how h...

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S02.E03 - How do I out serve her from 2020-10-05T01:29:37

In this episode (How do I out serve her), I wrap my conversation with a friend, who's been married for 5 years, and examine his journey towards marriage and how h...

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S02.E02 - Mik Part 2: The little things add up from 2020-09-28T02:01:14

In this episode (The little things add up), I continue my conversation with a friend, who's been married for 5 years, and examine his journey towards marriage and...

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S02.E01 - Mik Part 1: You wasted her time from 2020-09-21T00:36:59

In this episode (You wasted her time), I explore the feelings that stem from trying to be strong amidst a pandemic and after the #GeorgeFloyd murder. I talk to a ...

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B01.E10 - Part 10: They trade in height for honesty from 2020-06-29T04:25:43

In this episode (They trade in height for honesty), I wrap up this bonus 10-part mini series and my conversation with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called...

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B01.E09 - Part 9: Do you not trust me from 2020-06-29T04:17:41

In this episode (Do you not trust me), I continue my conversation with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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B01.E08 - Part 8: Guys always want sex from 2020-06-22T04:20:41

In this episode (Guy always want sex), I continue my conversation with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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B01.E07 - Part 7: I have courting potential from 2020-06-22T04:11:47

In this episode (I have courting potential), I continue my conversation with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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B01.E06 - Part 6: Sometimes you just have to listen from 2020-06-15T00:31

In this episode (Sometimes you just have to listen), I continue my conversation with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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B01.E05 - Part 5: So ready to be washed from 2020-06-15T00:24:11

In this episode (So ready to be washed), I continue my conversation with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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B01.E05 - So ready to be washed from 2020-06-15T00:23:38

In this episode (So ready to be washed), I continue my conversation with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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B01.E04 - Part 4: You're going to take some Ls from 2020-06-08T00:41:46

In this episode (You’re going to take some Ls), I continue my conversation with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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B01.E03 - Part 3: Let's just learn each other from 2020-06-08T00:31:42

In this episode (Let’s just learn each other), I continue my conversation with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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B01.E02 - Part 2: You can't microwave a relationship from 2020-05-31T23:26:02

In this episode (You can’t microwave a relationship), I chat with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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B01.E01 - Part 1: It's not just what you say from 2020-05-31T22:56:21

In this episode (It’s not just what you say), I chat with Brittney Gwynn, the host of a podcast called Listen

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S01.E17 - Reunion Part 5: You are enough from 2020-03-16T01:50:09

In this episode (You are enough), I wrap up season 1 by completing my conversation with Anthony, Dorian, and Paul where we discuss more topics and questions from the listeners.

We talk ab...

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S01.E16 - Reunion Part 4: That's the dilemma from 2020-03-09T02:22:46

In this episode (That’s the dilemma), I continue the conversation with Anthony, Dorian, and Paul from season one and we discuss topics and questions from the listeners.

We talk about how ...

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S01.E15 - Reunion Part 3: Everyone has a past from 2020-03-02T01:36:38

In this episode (Everyone has a past), I bring Anthony, Dorian, and Paul back from season one and we discuss more topics and questions from the listeners. We also get their perspective after bei...

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S01.E14 - Reunion Part 2: It's okay to be scared from 2020-02-24T04:20:19

In this episode (It’s okay to be scared), I continue my recap with Brandon and Justin from season one and we discuss topics and questions from the listeners.

We talk about how women exclu...

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S01.E13 - Reunion Part 1: Get over yourself from 2020-02-17T03:16:24

In this episode (Get over yourself), I bring Brandon and Justin back from season one and we discuss topics and questions from the listeners. We also get their perspective after being on the podc...

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S01.E12 - Anthony Part 3: There's always that pressure from 2019-11-25T03:08:39

In this episode (There’s always that pressure), I discuss family and preparing for a child while growing your relationship. I conclude my conversation with my friend from episode 10 and 11, who’...

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S01.E11 - Anthony Part 2: Marriage is a choice from 2019-11-18T00:10:31

In this episode (Marriage is a choice), I discuss some of the choices and adjustments you have to make in marriage. I continue my conversation with my friend from episode 10, who’s recently marr...

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S01.E10 - Anthony Part 1: Proceed at your own risk from 2019-11-11T00:45:29

In this episode (Proceed at your own risk), I discuss dating, long distance relationships, and demanding lifestyles. I talk to a friend, who’s recently married, and examine his journey towards a...

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S01.E09 - Justin Part 2: Prevention instead of mitigation from 2019-11-04T02:38:25

In this episode (Prevention instead of mitigation), I discuss relationships and getting married after going through a divorce. I continue my conversation with my friend from episode 8, who’s bee...

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S01.E08 - Justin Part 1: It's almost like death from 2019-10-28T00:42:10

In this episode (It’s almost like death), I discuss the breakup from a divorce and rebuilding to find love again. I talk to a friend, who’s been recently married, and examine his journey towards...

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S01.E07 - Paul Part 2: It's a two way street from 2019-10-21T00:19:03

In this episode (It’s a two way street), I discuss being a relationship with an alpha woman and how children can impact a marriage. I finish my conversation from episode 6 with a friend, who’s b...

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S01.E06 - Paul Part 1: Some things are just a marathon from 2019-10-13T23:49:55

In this episode (Some things are just a marathon), I discuss the enduring journey of marriage, the road to get there, and the critical considerations to keep in mind when selecting your partner....

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S01.E05 - Dorian Part 3: She completed me from 2019-10-07T00:33:19

In this episode (She completed me), I talk about the process of managing the business of a relationship and the work it takes to sustain a good relationship. I wrap up my conversation from episo...

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S01.E04 – Dorian Part 2: There is no playbook from 2019-09-30T00:59:38

In this episode (There is no playbook), I talk about the stress of navigating tough personal seasons while in a relationship and some of the personal growth required to be a good partner. I cont...

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S01.E03 – Dorian Part 1: You have to be 100% in from 2019-09-22T23:53:13

In this episode (You have to be 100% in), I talk about the role sex can have in your relationship and explore how to navigate dating without sex. I talk to the husband of a good friend, who's be...

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S01.E02 – Brandon Part 2: Filling in the gaps from 2019-09-15T23:31:38

In this episode (Filling in the gaps), I explore how social media and friends can impact your relationship. I continue my conversation from episode 1 with a friend, who's been recently married, ...

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S01.E01 – Brandon Part 1: That unquantifiable feeling from 2019-09-08T22:30:52

In this episode (That unquantifiable feeling), I explore the feelings that stem from really loving someone. I talk to a friend, who's been recently married, and examine his journey towards marri...

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S00.E01 - Prelude and introduction from 2019-08-12T06:56:55

In this prelude episode, I introduce myself as your host and provide insight to the catalyst for creating the I Think I Love My Wife (ThinkLoveWife) podcast.

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