# 206: Father Knows: Dump The Dude

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Podcast: [Father Knows Something](https://stenobird.com/podcast/father-knows-something-4474299)
Published: 2026-07-28T16:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and some millennials chiming in to add their takes. Jerry and Justin are back this week responding to write-ins from listeners navigating complicated relationships and wondering what comes next/if they should DUMP THE DUDE. From someone questioning if it's time to leave a controlling partner, to a writer debating whether buying her own engagement ring is a bad idea, these stories are full of tough decisions. They also hear from listeners struggling after infidelity, questioning long-term relationships, and learning how to stay true to themselves while building a life with someone else. These listeners need your advice, so be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week! Submit your write-in HERE! Celebration themed ep soon!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/V6DarM6gJuBRa9uZA Bonus Stories on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/fatherknows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !! Our P.O. Box: Father Knows Something. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA. 90036 Follow up on Instagram @ Father Knows Something UPDATE US!! If your story has been read respond here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/6CP9KoWvJ4NMKewa7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to subscribe and tell us what you would give for advice! Full-length video episodes are available on YouTube! Index: 00:00 -- Start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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