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Cremas & Coquito- Doing Life

Cremas & Coquito- Doing Life

by Napoleon and Kristina Metelus

Mental Health Relationships Personal Journals

Season 1

Fatherhood 2.6

I have been a father for 2 and a half years and within this time I was able to work remotely and spend that time watching my son grow. Fathers are appreciated in my household and I believe that the absence of fathers in the the household is directly responsible for the way children are in society. My son has taught me many lessons and have pushed me past my comfort zone. Being a father in the household is the most important piece of the puzzle. On this episode I discuss why.

For The Street or For Keeps

Should women accept a proposal because a man has money and status? Should a women keep her options open and hold out for the highest bidder? Why are men proposing to a woman before having a conversation or knowing if she would accept? What happens to your relationship if a woman turns down your proposal? Are women looking to be locked down or are they comfortable with being for the streets? On this episode we discuss all of this and more

Is Sex Ruining Relationships?

In this day and age sex is available in abundance. Monogamous relationships are not the norm. I believe the availability of sex with multiple people is affecting peoples ability to settle down. We believe there is better out there and we want more. Good sex is a top priority for the masses and we will tolerate individuals who aren't good for us for a good time. On this episode we discuss the effects this has on relationships.

Is infertility a deal breaker once Married?

Many couples suffer from infertility and it is important that we do not blame each other during that tough time in your relationship. I never thought that my wife and I would experience this but I was sadly mistaken. We take a vow to stay with our spouse through sickness and in health but is infertility a deal breaker? On this episode we discuss our struggles and mindset around this topic.

Societal Pressures on Men in a Relationship

A Man's role in a relationship is evolving but there are some roles that are fixed. A man is required to be a protector and a provider. The man use to be the sole provider for his family but those days are long gone. This role is now shared but society and our peers still require us to be head of household. The masculine man needs to be the breadwinner to be granted the cooperation of the woman in his life. Men should also be in control of our emotions or else you are viewed as weak. On this weeks episode we discuss some Societal pressures on Men in a relationship.

Societal Pressures on Women in a Relationship

The societal pressures on Women to look a certain way boxes them in. There is a confusion that Men want women to wear make up, straighten their hair or wear hair that adds length and volume to their existing hair. I am more concerned with how my woman thinks, her relationship with her father, her ability to be feminine and agreeable, her willingness to resolve conflict, etc. Beauty fades but the content of your character and your values are permanent. Men looking for fun time look at the superficial traits of a woman while marriage minded men look for qualities needed to sustain a long lasting relationship. On this episode we discuss the influence society has on Women in Relationships.

Single Motherhood vs Step Fatherhood

Single Motherhood vs Step Fatherhood is about how people view these roles in a different light. Single mothers are usually praised for taking on the role of both mother and father while stepfathers are looked down upon. Many men who are step fathers are not allowed to discipline their step children but are required to provide for them just the same. In a world where single motherhood is on the rise stepfathers are needed even more.

Love or Pockets- Which One Would You Choose?

When in the dating market you have the option to vet potential life long mates. Would you base that decision on Love or on the persons pockets? Making lifelong decisions on temporary feelings can be dangerous. On this episode we discuss how we chose love but never lost sight of the money, one of the many common goals we share.

Are Ultimatums Necessary to Progress a Relationship?

The Netflix series The Ultimatum has stirred up some conversation because it displays couples who have given each other an ultimatum to marry them or move on. There is an interesting added pressure to scenario where the couples must pick another mate and live as a married couple for 3 weeks. On this episode we discuss who and why someone would give an ultimatum in a relationship. Is it a good or bad thing? An ultimatum can be a checkpoint or an indicator that some one doesn't have the same intentions as you do.

Who Benefits from Double Standards?

Double Standards can be viewed as unfair when you're the one not receiving a favorable outcome in the situation. The truth is we all take turns benefiting from double standards. Men and women have different needs and expectations and although we want to be treated the same way in every scenario it isn't realistic. On this episode we discuss double standards that shaped us into the individuals we are today.

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