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He is embarrassed that his car is a mess, but he never cleans it up. He offers to lose weight, but stuffs his face later that night. And when Goldie asks about this apparent hypocrisy, he tells her that maybe she should just date someone else. But Goldie still wonders if she should ignore these red flags. Micki and Molly dive in, explaining not only what she needs to do about this particular date, but also what she needs to do to figure out what she wants in a partner… and in life.
Do you agree with them? Would you tackle this issue differently? Send us an email at [email protected]. If you’d like to be a guest, drop us a line!
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com

Maya, a single woman living in Jerusalem, seems to have this dating thing down pat… doing everything correctly… and ends up dating guys who lack any semblance of emotional intelligence. Can she get out of The Dating Zone and into a committed relationship? Is the problem in the guys , or is she sabotaging things before they can get serious? Join Micki and Molly as they put Maya on the couch and try to figure out why a terrific person seems to have rotten dating luck.Do you agree with them? Would you tackle this issue differently? Send us an email at [email protected]. If you’d like to be a guest, drop us a line!

Finding The One
Are you afraid you’ll make a mistake and marry the wrong one? Listen to this podcast to find out how love can come in a variety of forms and challenges the notion of there being only ONE.
Micki Lavin-Pell and Molly Livingstone explore the whole roller coaster of love with lots of humor to keep you on track to finding and keeping the love of your life.
This was originally produced for JewishCoffeeHouse.com

Should you allow yourself to be vulnerable in a relationship – and if so, when and how? It’s difficult to know when it’s time to open up and show more of yourself. When it comes to being vulnerable and dating there is no exact science but there are markers that indicate it may be a good time to reveal more of yourself. Join Micki and Molly to find out everything you wish to know about being vulnerable.
Real Relationships podcasts are produced by JewishCoffeeHouse.com

Do you find love doesn’t always come easy? Are you scared that you will marry the wrong one? Have a hard time falling in love? Are you afraid of making the same mistakes your parents made when it comes to finding love?
Micki Lavin-Pell and Molly Livingstone explore the whole roller coaster of love with lots of humor to keep you on track to finding and keeping the love of your life on Real Relationships.
Real Relationships is produced by JewishCoffeeHouse.com.

How important is it for you and your partner to share core values? At what point during a relationship should you have a conversation about your core values? What do you do if your core values conflict with those of your partner?
Join Micki and Molly for the answers to these and other questions, along with real life examples of situations that worked out, and some that didn’t. And remember to write to us with your relationship questions at [email protected].
Real Relationships is a Production of Jewish Coffee House.com.

Is it a good idea to use a shadchan (matchmaker)? What do you need to do before you speak to a shadchan? How do you differentiate yourself so that the shadchan will set you up with the right kind of person? And what should you do for follow-up? Join Micki Lavin-Pell and Molly Livingstone to find out.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

What does it take to be lucky in love? Why are some people more lucky than others? Can you make your own luck – and if so, how? Join relationship coach Micki Lavin-Pell and comedian Molly Livingstone for a discussion about the role of luck in dating.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

Do you feel like a slave in your relationship, or do you feel free? In this special Passover episode of Real Relationships, Micki and Molly discuss what makes you experience freedom with your partner, and how you can discover freedom when you’re feeling trapped.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

Are you part of hookup culture or relationship culture? Do hookups undermine your ability to create a lasting relationship? Are you willing to take risks to have a relationship – and if not, how can you fix that? Join Micki and Molly for a candid discussion of risks, hookups, and relationships.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

THIS PODCAST DEALS WITH MATURE SUBJECT MATTER. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
Are you ready for a relationship, or are you only looking for physical gratification? What can you do in order to prepare yourself for the emotional openness that a meaningful relationship requires? Join Micki Lavin-Pell and Molly Livingstone for a frank and entertaining discussion.
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

Do you find yourself attracted to the kind of person who’s completely wrong for you? On the latest episode of Real Relationships, Micki and Molly interview Kim, a recent divorcee whose positive outlook on life helped her miss some of the signs that her former husband was not likely to be the right match for her – and now, the same pattern seems to repeat itself as she enters the dating world. How can you avoid these problems? Let Micki and Molly help you find the right one and avoid some common mistakes.
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

Do you find yourself attracted to the kind of person who’s completely wrong for you? On the latest episode of Real Relationships, Micki and Molly interview Kim, a recent divorcee whose positive outlook on life helped her miss some of the signs that her former husband was not likely to be the right match for her. How can you avoid these problems? Let Micki and Molly help you find the right one and avoid some common mistakes.
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

Are you a “pursuer” or a “withdrawer”? Are you driving your partner away by being overly controlling – or are you frustrated with feeling controlled? Join Micki and Molly for advice on how to manage your natural controlling tendency without damaging your relationship (as well as a sort-of-related discussion about how texting is complicating 21st century dating).
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

How can you turn your liabilities – those things that, you believe, make you unattractive – into assets that make you MORE attractive? Listen to Micki and Molly to find out!
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

Join Micki as she welcomes singer Zoe into her office, where they hear a live rendition of Zoe’s music, and discuss the possibility of using sadness as a tool to move forward in your dating life. (Kol Isha)
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

What happens when an Israeli and a non-Israeli date? Will the cultural differences often overwhelm their chances of finding love – and if so, what can be done to make it work regardless? Join Micki Lavin-Pell and Molly Livingstone, along with their special guests Jessica Fass (a matchmaker from the U.S.) and Gali Shani (a matchmaker from Israel), for a spirited, fun, and informative look at the positives and negatives involved in international love.
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

A lot of people find that the very things they look for in a partner when dating end up being the exact opposite of what they need when they are ready to get married. Have you fallen into this trap? How do you avoid looking for a quality that seems exciting now, but will drive you absolutely crazy later on? Join Micki Lavin-Pell and Molly Livingstone for advice on how to identify your needs and wants, and how to differentiate between qualities you’re seeking that are helpful and those that are harmful. (And they also talk about whether an American who only wants to date non-Israelis is being reasonable or ridiculous.)
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

When you hear the word, “matchmaker,” do you immediately think of a character straight out of Fiddler on the Roof? If so, you may need to change your perspective, because the modern matchmaker is a trained professional who does everything from discovering a potential life partner to helping people find the right clothes, hairstyle, and life coach. Join Micki Lavin-Pell and Molly Livingstone as they interview matchmakers Jessica Fass and Gali Shani, asking how matchmaking has changed, why their services aren’t the same as using a dating app, and much more.
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

On Real Relationships, marriage therapist and relationship coach Micki Lavin-Pell discusses many aspects of marriage and dating with co-host Molly Livingstone; but in this episode, Micki gives Molly and her husband David (and their newborn baby) a demonstration of emotionally focused couples therapy live on the air! How can David help Molly to feel that she has a full partner in him, and how can Molly make David feel appreciated for all that he does? Listen in – you’ll be entertained, and you might even pick up some pointers for your own relationship, too.
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

Why are successful women reputed to have a hard time with relationships? Is this even true? What should someone who is consumed by work do in order to have a relationship that is as successful as her career? Listen to Micki and Molly to find out – and make sure to write to [email protected] to add your voice to the conversation.
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

How will your relationship with God (or lack thereof) affect your relationship with your partner? Can two people with somewhat different religious beliefs find happiness in a relationship? What happens when beliefs change after years of marriage? Join Micki Lavin-Pell and Molly Livingstone for a pre-Yom Kippur discussion of how beliefs can affect your relationship for better and for worse.
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

In honor of Rosh Hashanah (and Molly’s return from maternity leave), Micki and Molly discuss the five ways you can renew your relationship, as well as the reasons that couples feel the need for something new. If you want to regain the spark that you once had with your partner, you should not miss this New Year episode of Real Relationships.
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

With co-host Molly Livingstone on vacation, marriage therapist and relationship coach Micki Lavin-Pell invites Zoe back to the studio to discuss life as a religious single woman in Israel. They also talk about the importance of imagining life as a couple, in order to allow the fantasy to develop into reality. Along the way, Zoe sings and plays guitar on two of her own compositions. (Kol isha)
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com

In honor of the birth of Molly’s new baby girl, Micki and Molly talk about the challenges that come with a growing family: the need for balance, lack of mutual understanding between husband and wife, and more.
To make an appointment with Micki, visit her website at www.mickilavinpell.co.il.
Music: “The Jazz Piano” by Bensound.com
If you have any relationship questions for Micki and Molly, email them at: [email protected]
Real Relationships is a production of JewishCoffeeHouse.com