The Read Best of 2025 Part 2
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Jan 1, 2026 Kid Fury and Crissle reminisce about the defining moments of the year. They delve into a family dispute involving a Thanksgiving police call and discuss the emotional labor of holiday preparations. In a candid conversation, they confront a husband’s defensive stance on pregnancy help and the financial tensions it reveals. The hosts tackle issues of accountability within friendships, especially concerning boundaries in polyamory. They wrap up with commentary on pop culture controversies and systemic issues, calling for accountability and awareness.
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Don’t Be The Family Messenger
- Both hosts advise Ahmad to avoid getting involved and not act as messenger between estranged family members.
- They recommend he speak to his brother directly only for his own clarity, then step back and let them handle it.
Pregnant Partner Refuses House Help
- Rocky, pregnant and in third trimester, writes about her husband refusing to hire cleaners and minimizing postpartum needs.
- Kid Fury and Crissle respond with anger, labeling his stance selfish given Rocky earns more and is carrying the child.
Demand Practical Support Now
- Kid Fury and Crissle recommend Rocky insist on tangible support: hire cleaners or have her husband take on cleaning.
- They urge her to set firm boundaries and consider long-term relationship implications if partner won’t change.
