DINK (Doubly Informed, No Kids)

James and Thomas discuss the ways they’ve dealt with differences in opinions, values and expectations across cultures and generations, and how these differences have impacted the closeness of the relationships in their lives.

Thomas and James share stories about ways they’ve felt appreciated (or not) in different relationships, and how the perception of appreciation has changed over time.

James and Thomas reflect on the stories about money they internalized growing up, the ways money can connect and disconnect, and how to find balance and abundance when thinking about money and parenting.

James and Thomas discuss the role of extended family in parenting, and are asked what types of commitments they are willing to make to their parenting friends.

Thomas and James talk about resilience and mental health, and explore the question of what it means to raise a resilient child.

In this pilot episode, Thomas and James talk about how relationships in their lives change as their friends transition into the world of parenthood, and the feelings that come up.