In this week’s episode, we kick off another installment of Fuck That Guy Palooza—because apparently cheating CEOs at Coldplay concerts just won’t stop giving. Yes, we’re talking about the Astronomer CEO who thought snuggling up to HR mid-marriage was a stealth move… until he got smacked by the karmic arm of the Jumbotron. Sir, you’re not even the brightest star in your own scandal.

But that’s not all—we also dive into the emotional mess that is Aiden 2.0. This man really said, “When did I become the bad guy?” as if gaslighting your partner, overstaying your welcome, and sabotaging her career meeting with a bestselling author isn’t textbook man-baby behavior. (Spoiler: it’s been 20 years, bro.)

We break down the week’s And Just Like That episode—where self-abandonment is still trending, sober compatibility gets tested, and someone almost cheats (again) with someone named Marion. We also explore the very real emotional gymnastics women perform to keep the peace, hold the line, and hold their own.

Come for the sarcasm, stay for the heartbreak, and don’t forget to decenter mediocre men.

Time Breakdown (because consent includes skipping the recap):

• 00:00 – And Just Like That Recap: Emotional manipulation, mid-life self-abandonment, and man-baby tantrums

• 19:00 – LTW’s creative chemistry: harmless crush or looming chaos?

• 30:00 – Miranda’s gin dilemma: alcoholish, addiction, or just plain denial?

• 49:00 – Fuck That Guy Palooza: The Astronomer CEO, HR side chick, and the cold slap of Chris Martin

• 60:00 – Patreon bonus episodes, dating advice updates, and final thoughts

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This week on Worth The Wait, Sarah and I kick off another round of Fuck That Guy Palooza—and this one’s a doozy. We start with a listener letter about a woman who put together a thoughtful care package for a guy she’d been seeing for two months… only to get a text back that basically said, “Cool stuff, but calm down, Fatal Attraction.” We break down whether that kind of response is emotionally unavailable, avoidant, or just plain rude—and why so many women internalize shame when men show zero empathy.

Then we dive into a second letter from someone dating a guy who’s “nice” but totally shut off emotionally. We talk about how to tell the difference between avoidant behavior and a man who’s simply not invested—and why consistency is the key.

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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

In this week’s episode, Sarah provides two book recommendations.

Pixel Flesh

Pixel Flesh is a bold, brilliant exposé on toxic beauty culture and the pressure to perform femininity online.

✨ If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered who you're really trying to impress, this book is for you.

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Writers & Lovers

If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were supposed to become and who you actually are, Writers & Lovers will hit you right in the gut.

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If you were still on the fence about Carrie Bradshaw being the actual worst, this episode knocked you off and dragged you. Between flinching at Miranda’s kiss, sabotaging Miranda’s party plans, and pulling a full “What are you doing in my kitchen?” meltdown because Miranda made an observation, our girl Carrie is out here giving main character syndrome a bad name.

We talk Patti LuPone (yes, she was right there and did not sing), Joy’s tragic gift mix-up, Harry’s redemption arc (that’s our guy!), and how Carrie’s entire personality shapeshifts depending on which man is orbiting her that week.

Also: Miranda was thriving. Lily was sulking. Charlotte deserved a better party. And the writers clearly stopped caring about continuity somewhere around 2022.

And yes—Carrie really said she’s been with Aidan for 20 years. This bitch.

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Flirty, Fun, and Zero Cringe: TableTopics for First Dates

Table Topics conversation starter cards go way beyond “What do you do for work?” These questions are equal parts fun, unexpected, and wildly revealing. Think: first-date energy meets group chat chaos. If you've ever wanted to skip the small talk and get to the good stuff, this one's for you. Learn more here. (As a TikTok Affiliate, I receive a commission for each sale.)

This week on Worth the Weight, we're recapping the latest episode of And Just Like That…, but fair warning — we veer into the real star of the show: Carrie’s shoes. We kick things off with a nod to one of the most iconic Sex and the City episodes, A Woman’s Right to Shoes, and the chaos that followed one woman daring to wear $500 stilettos to a kid-friendly party. (Justice for the stilettos, honestly.)

From there, we dive into Carrie’s new downstairs neighbor, a pipe-smoking author who wants quiet but moves to Manhattan. The episode had me asking hard-hitting questions like: who the hell wears heels in their own home? Why is Carrie shocked that she has a neighbor when she bought the whole building? And why do both she and her new neighbor absolutely suck?

We also talk about Miranda’s baffling transformation into a bumbling roommate, Charlotte keeping a heartbreaking secret, and why destination weddings might just be a quiet cry for fewer guests.

If you’ve ever been shoe-shamed, roommate-shamed, or just need a place to scream “WHAT IS HAPPENING?” at your screen — this one’s for you.

00:00 – 04:00 – Why this episode calls back to A Woman’s Right to Shoes
We break down the original SATC storyline and how it still hits in 2025.

04:01 – 14:00 – Carrie vs. Duncan: The Noisy Neighbor Heels Showdown
Carrie refuses to take off her heels, Duncan wants library silence in NYC, and somehow both of them are insufferable. Also, can we talk about that Tom Hardy–esque gardener?

14:01 – 21:00 – Miranda’s Naked Era (???)
We unpack Miranda’s personality transplant, her naked hallway moment, and why physical comedy isn’t landing the way the writers think it is. Also, what happened to the Miranda who labeled her yogurt?

21:01 – 26:00 – Charlotte’s Secret Struggle
Harry’s prostate cancer diagnosis, Charlotte’s loyalty, and a personal story I share about grief, caregiving, and why we need to stop shielding loved ones from reality.

26:01 – 31:00 – Shoe Shame, Self-Marriage, and Milestone Rage
We go back to Carrie’s iconic self-marriage moment, and why women celebrating their own milestones still makes people clutch their pearls. We also talk about the societal double standards that continue to undervalue women’s achievements unless a man’s involved.

This one’s part nostalgia, part rant, and a whole lot of feminist commentary — exactly how we like it.

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This week, I made a bold declaration: Season 3, Episode 4 of And Just Like That might be one of the best of the entire series—not Sex and the City, but definitely AJLT. In this recap, Sarah and I break down all the reasons why—from the long overdue focus on the core three characters to the emotional wreckage that is Aiden’s family dynamic.

We dive deep into the chaos that is Wyatt—his VR assault on Carrie, the shattered glass moment (literally and metaphorically), and Aiden’s infuriating denial of reality. We talk about what this episode says about parenting, denial, neurodivergence, and how Carrie, for once, actually seems turned off by drama. Was this a soft breakup or just a soft launch into the inevitable end?

We also touch on Miranda’s “wild cunt” moment, Lisa’s barely-there storyline, Seema’s independence era, and Harry’s midlife crisis (with a horny twist). Oh, and let’s not forget Charlotte navigating polyamory and porn downloads.

Honestly? This episode gave us everything: heart, cringe, chaos, and finally—finally—some emotional depth. And I have a theory about who Carrie’s next love interest might be (spoiler: it’s not Aiden).

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