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The People Are Ill.. || Reddit Stories || Two Hot Takes Podcast

2025-11-20 Comedy
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The People Are Ill: Vision Boards, Bathroom Boundaries, and Postpartum Rage

Examine chaotic relationship dynamics, from creepy coworker manifestations to husbands neglecting severe postpartum needs. Discover which boundary violations demand immediate action—or a breakup.

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  • Navigate extreme examples of relationship disrespect, including spousal neglect during critical healing phases following childbirth.
  • Analyze boundary issues stemming from strange workplace behavior (vision boards) and deeply personal habits (sneezing, showering).
  • Review conflict resolution success stories, noting where partners showed high accountability versus those who permanently deflected blame.

This episode dives into listener submissions centered on whether people are truly ill or simply boundary-pushing. We assess behavior ranging from the bizarrely obsessive to the deeply neglectful, offering clarity on when to walk away versus when to offer guidance.

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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Lauren! After our Bruh theme it was clear the people are ill... or are they? Are we ill and off base or is something really amiss here? Going to need your help to decide on these ones. From an OP whose girlfriend has some bad shower habits to a OP whose husband mocks her for trying on too many pants .. buckle up because things get a little feisty this episode. Partners: Olly: https://www.olly.com Promo code: THT30 for 30% off! Statefarm: https://www.statefarm.com or use the award winning app to get help from one of their local agents. NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bonus Content on Patreon including FREE stories: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH HERE ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us a letter? Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 WRITE IN TO US!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full length Audio only episodes available on all podcast platforms! Index: 00:00 -- Start 08:26 -- Story 1 My coworker secretly used my face in her “vision board” relationship collage.. and I don’t know how to act normal now 21:07 -- Story 2 I ghosted my boyfriend after I found out who he really was.. Nobody knew why, and I think people thought I was weird for a long time.. 29:32 -- Story 3 My BIL just moved in and HATES my favorite artist 50:36 -- Story 4 AITAH for asking my husband not to sneeze like that? 1:02:33 -- Story 5 AIO she shit with me in the shower 1:13:35 -- Story 6 AITH if I told my husband I wanted a divorce after he made fun of how many pants I tried on? 1:43:02 -- Story 7 My dentist asked me out, not sure what to do Story Links: https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoHotTakes/comments/1ovxtcu/my_coworker_secretly_used_my_face_in_her_vision/ https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoHotTakes/comments/1ovqjwl/i_ghosted_my_boyfriend_after_i_found_out_who_he/ https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoHotTakes/comments/1o4dmfm/my_bil_just_moved_in_and_hates_my_favorite_artist/ https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoHotTakes/comments/1o4dmfm/my_bil_just_moved_in_and_hates_my_favorite_artist/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1oohe19/aitah_for_asking_my_husband_not_to_sneeze_like/?share_id=h_GmJn1qQW0Vxo1MN0nOz&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1 https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1mbg0ao/aith_if_i_told_my_husband_i_wanted_a_divorce/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/comments/1ond7ha/my_dentist_asked_me_out_not_sure_what_to_do/

Top Comments (10)

@kdunphs 2025-11-20

I think unfortunately Lauren is proving why people aren't fans of swifties - they believe she is infallible and that all criticism of her actions (or lack there of) are people just being "haters". I love a lot of artists for their music but particularly don't identify with their "fandoms" for that reason as well (*cough*army*cough*). This BIL is clearly unhinged so this doesn't relate to this story, but I think its important for swifties to recognize that criticism of her as a person is valid. LOVE Lauren and her passion though <333333

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@valloriebarnes9800 2025-11-21

Taylor swift has allowed homeland security to use her music in an ad for ice

1.5k 43 replies
@EmiCheese 2025-11-20

Saying that the only reason to hate Taylor is because her music makes people happy is crazy since you can say that about literally any artist 😅

1.1k 7 replies
@Aftermost3590 2025-11-20

Taylor had to go through so much with all the billions of dollars, so rough

873 43 replies
@a.m.4297 2025-11-21

Love Lauren! But its actually scary to see all empathy, logic and calmness being thrown out the window for the sake of some celebrity 😅

634 10 replies
@thandeka-o5l 2025-11-20

The 6th Story is crazy. He was on partenity leave and he couldn't even heat her food. WTF!!! I'm so mad for her, I hope she left him

462 3 replies
@ellamissey6801 2025-11-21

Lauren I love you so much bbgirl but judging people for disliking Taylor Swift as a person is the exact same as judging people for liking her

430 4 replies
@transparenttspacedream921 2025-11-21

Celebrity obsession is weird wether it’s worship or hated. No body really knows who celebrities are because they put out carefully crafted personas that fit the niche and vibe they’re trying to sell you.

418 2 replies
@ashlen13 2025-11-21

Saying it's unreasonable to hate someone you've never met while celebrating that you collect all of their merch, and can't exist in your home without having their music on - that's two sides of the same delusional coin.

329 10 replies
@the_nomad_mommy 2025-11-21

As a mom, the postpartum one made me raggggeeee also! It makes me so grateful for my husband. He helped a lot, was supportive of all my wishes, and I still struggled. I can’t imagine having to deal with a partner that is not only not supportive but actively making things harder.

293 2 replies

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