Hi UA Fam! Today is all about friendship, bestie weddings, and making friends. It’s such a beautiful thing to be engaged at the same time as your best friend… but what happens when she suddenly starts copying all your ideas? How do you confront her without causing drama? Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Monday, UA Fam! Today's episode is all about first loves and boyfriends. In our story, today's writer lands her very first boyfriend and he’s amazing. Like, too good to be true?? But now she’s wondering, is it too soon to say I love you? Should she wait for him to say it first? And how do you even know when it’s real love and not just infatuation? We’re unpacking the wild, confusing, heart-thumping emotions of first love. Thanks to our Sponsors: Visit https://forhers.com/ADVICE to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.  For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to https://NurtureLife.com/ADVICE and use code ADVICE.  Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A haunting in August... and a love triangle. Yikes. In today’s episode, Ashley shares a chilling story about her stay at a famously haunted hotel (yes, there were lights flickering!). Meanwhile, our writer caught feelings for the wrong guy, who ended up falling for her best friend. So how do you stay close to someone you love when you're quietly hurting? It’s complicated, but we’re here to unpack it all. Thanks to our Sponsors: The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://BetterHelp.com/UNSOLICITED Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use ADVICEPOD to get an additional 30% off at ⁠https://blissy.com/ADVICEPOD⁠ Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at ⁠https://MINTMOBILE.com/UNSOLICITED⁠ Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it a red flag if your partner won’t take you out to dinner? What about not mentioning you to his mom? In today’s episode, we’re breaking down whether these behaviors are actual red flags or not. Our writer wants to know if her boyfriend is hiding her because he’s embarrassed, or if she’s just spiraling. We’re here to decode the signs and help her find the clarity she’s looking for. Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Navigating adult friendships can be tricky. As you move into different stages of life, priorities change, seasons shift, and your dynamic will change too. Marriage, babies, and distance can all have a huge impact on the friendship you once shared as teens. But learning to define your boundaries and your level of friendship is all part of it. So… can babies really ruin a friendship? Thanks to our Sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://forhers.com/ADVICE Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

School, work, and a social life, juggling it all can feel overwhelming. In today’s episode, our writer is on the brink of burnout. With a new academic program on the horizon and a full-time job already on her plate, she’s asking the tough questions: When is it time to take a break, and what exactly should she take a break from? We’re offering practical first steps for recognizing burnout, setting boundaries, and knowing when to step back. Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Monday everyone! Today’s episode is full of best friend problems and a toxic situationship. Let’s face it, ghosting is awful, and even more confusing when it’s your bestie. There’s a lot left unsaid, and it leaves you questioning: what happened? Is it me? Is it them? How do I bridge the gap? We’re sharing our perspective on knowing when enough is enough—and how to figure out if the friendship is still worth saving. Thanks to our Sponsors: Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use ADVICEPOD to get an additional 30% off at https://blissy.com/ADVICEPOD Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/UNSOLICITED Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diet Culture Is Out! Our lovely writer and her partner are struggling to navigate her future mother-in-law’s constant comments about diets, weight, and other people’s bodies. It’s toxic—and it’s too much. We’re diving into how to set respectful boundaries, preserve family harmony, and gently (but firmly) let her know: this isn’t okay. Thanks to our Sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://forhers.com/ADVICE Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sudden breakup after four years and a boyfriend caught in a web of lies! In our first story, our writer is left reeling after her partner suddenly breaks up with her... they had just moved in together. “Blindsided” doesn’t even begin to cover it. In our second story, our writer learns that her boyfriend faces disciplinary action at work for lying — but the lies don’t stop there. She’s left questioning everything: where does the truth end, and should she even stay? Thanks to our Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/UNSOLICITED and get on your way to being your best self. Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've all been there—having a crush on someone in your friend circle. It's exciting, it's scary, and you never know what's coming next. In today's episode, our writer had a chance to take things to the next level with a close friend but panicked and hit him with the “just friends” line. Now, feelings have shifted, and she wants to know: can you un-friend zone someone after you've put them there? We’re breaking down the do’s and don’ts of turning friendship into romance. Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices