This week on Opposites, But Always Us, we’re celebrating Jay’s birthday and using it as the perfect moment to talk about appreciation, effort, and making your partner feel special. From joking about age, slippers, banana pudding, and forgotten birthdays to reflecting on favorite memories, we keep it real about how birthdays (and special days in general) don’t have to be over the top to be meaningful. Sometimes the best gift is time, laughter, and simply being surrounded by family.

We also dive into a bigger message beneath the jokes: knowing your partner, learning their likes, appreciating effort, and showing up consistently not just on birthdays, but every day. Whether it’s quiet time together, a surprise party, or just being kind to someone else in their honor, this episode is a reminder that love is found in the little things. Celebrate your people while you can, communicate what you need, and always appreciate the heart behind the effort.

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