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And we’re breaking the hiatus with a riveting all-advice episode, featuring the wildly adored storyteller, Alexia Côté.

“My fiancé agreed to pay for our wedding ring but now he wants out of this month’s rent.”

“I use too many pillows and my husband left the bedroom. Three months, later our marriage has totally imploded.”

“I’m a sad failed artist mom, supporting my family single-handedly. Meanwhile, my husband sits on the couch and commissions art he likes better than mine.”  

Alexia and Erica can’t fix it—but we have thoughts!

Welcome back to This Is Your Strange and Beautiful Life. May you enjoy this all-listener question episode with Alexia. Since she last came on the pod (on Episode 10), Alexia has embarked on some exciting life changes. Listen in to hear all about it. And be sure to follow @sidealexia to stay on top of her fabulous news.

Also, scroll down to read today’s listener questions from the For Richer or Poorer, This All Started Because I Used Too Many Pillows, and Sad Failed Artist Mom. Apple listeners may need to check out this post on Erica’s website for the full versions of these small essays.

Half-Bad Ukulele Segment: Until I Found You by Stephen Sanchez, dedicated to Alexia’s beloved Antoine for whom she is an excellent influence.

Loving Shout-Outs

- My favourite relationship coach Jillian Tureki at at www.jillianturecki.com. Listen to her podcast Listen to her podcast Jillian on Love and follow her on Instagram @jilliantureki 

- Better Than Your Therapist With Mariam Khan and Friends this Saturday, February 10 at 10PM at Montreal Improv. Follow Mariam Khan @justmariamkhan and check out her episode Why We’re Still Single

- Confabulation Montreal. Check out their website for imminent shows, or follow them on Facebook or Instagram @confabstories

Mixing, Ukulele, and Cover Art by Erica J. Schmidt in Montréal, Quebec.

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