>> and that is a bunch of -- >> you think it's just pent up -- >> i think it's either they are polite or they don't know each other well enough or there's not a real deep connect on some level because i think you are different people and you're going to have to have disagreements. >> it would seem to me, but a lot of people have a lot of trouble communicating. >> do you and frank yell and scream? >> hiss. >> you do? what's the main thing you guys fight about. >> i find it easier to get mad at him now that be i used to. i used to be a much nicer human being. now i just go -- >> what are the main things you guys fight about? >> let me think about that for a moment. >> while you are thinking, we took to the streets to find out what couples -- >> i'm going to think about it while we watch this. >> time to get down and dirty here. >> doesn't listen ever. >> she never wants to make a decision and i always want to make her make one. >> the pressure to conform to, say, a new diet, that you might get interested in, like the juicing diet right now. he puts pressure on me to say it's the best thing for me as well as him. >> well, it is. >> he eats all the groceries in about two days time when they are supposed to last a week. >> that's true. she's not lying. >> what annoys me the most about my boyfriend is when we share a bed he spreads out like a starfish and almost pushes me out sometimes. >> that could be annoying. i guess it's the kids. >> it's probably the main -- >> we don't fight a lot. and when we do it can be -- >> brutal? >> it can be brutal, but we also laugh tons more than we fight. >> that's great. >> if you don't laugh, you might as well pack it in if you can't laugh at yourself. >> the number one thing couples fight about is money is because it's such a hot button and there's usually a spender and a saver. >> i'm frank's third wife but the only one that had her own credit cards. >> what do you mean? >> well in a way, that was, you know, makes her own -- had their own career in that sense. so i like that freedom. and i think that's important. >> they say couples fight about kids and sex is another one. like not enough -- >> well if you aren't having it, you never fight about it. you know what i'm saying? >> so here's another question for you. do you think -- >> thank, you anthony. >> do you think it's okay to watch television in the bedroom? have a tv on in your bedroom? >> yeah. >> what about like ipads and iphones? >> i'm not into all that tech stuff. i go to bed a little earlier than frank. once in a while i'll turn the news on if there's an update on something. so i like to have it there for that. but i'm not a big watcher of tv in our bedroom. >> right, right. they say that can ruin a relationship that's sometimes the only time you get a chance to talk and catch up. with the tv on you have something going on in the background. >> what about you, hoda? why are you asking me? >> we always had a tv on. >> who is we? >> come on. that is not very nice. >> how many wes were there. >> there weren't a ton. >> i want to hoda on your kotb. >> nobody likes the song. it's not catching on. >> it's catching on. i was at bergdorf's the other day. they were going, ♪ yeah, yeah wait until the music video comes out. >> what is it that couples love about one another. while we think about that, here's what you have to say. >> that's easy. "game of thrones" and our shared love for hip-hop music. >> yeah, pretty much. >> we're both into tattoos, obviously. so having a shared common interest helps. >> just taking time out and hanging out as friends and remembering why we fell in love in the first place. >> what makes our relationship work best is probably communication. like when he does listen. >> people open and able to going new places, and experiencing everything together. >> what makes our marriage work is great communication and a consistency to use love as a verb. >> i think it's quite simple how to make a marriage work. in my case, i just never say no and i always tell her how skinny she looks. she likes that. and i like her to like that. >> frank just did a youtube video or something. first of all, i'm shocked about that. did you hear what he said. >> very grainy. >> what did he say? >> i like it when he tells me that i look skinny. >> and he says yes to everything you say. >> that is not true, but it's -- i do like it when he does say yes. you know what i love about him so much, he's a very giving person. frank is a really generous, sweet person. and he's a good man. and i'm very grateful for him. >> i still remember when it was -- there was this huge luncheon. you and frank were being honored. >> another luncheon. another honor. was it for philanthropist of the year again? humanitarian of the planet? i'm sick of it. >> everyone was at the table. i came in a minute later and frank was at the table. he watched as i came in. he stood up from the table. when i sat down and i -- i have seen him do that over and over to people. he's got the old-fashioned manners. >> he's got the best of that old-fashioned stuff. he really does. and look at him. he can do youtube, wow. now it's time for our favorite part of friday. kathie lee's friday funny. >> this joke was sent in by junior olivas. a woman runs into her doctor's office and says, doctor, doctor, you have to help me. every part of my body that i touch hurts. i am in so much pain. the doctor looked at her confused and replied, okay. show me. so the woman poked her ankle. she let out a huge aaah and was visibly in a lot of pain. she poked her knee and yelled again, you get it. then poked her forehead and screamed again. she was about to continue and the doctor said, that's enough. let me think this over. he thought about it for a minute and said, i think i know what your problem is. you broke your finger. you know, hearing that rim shot, my friend joel mann, joel was my drummer when i did my live performance. i had no idea he was going to be here today. we have these lovely ladies that are going to be -- joel is in the witness protection. >> he's now been revealed. >> we see him. >> how long were you my drummer? >> about 12 years. >> 12 years. seemed like 20. >> and his dad paul. great, great, great musical directors. great to see you. it's time for bobby's buzz. come on, b.t. >> so this is -- this week i have some fun eye openers for you. this is a first look. it's an exclusive. there's mascara has a makeover. so avon has this thing called mega lash. pop off the cap and then bend the handle and like a paint brush. so if the camera will get me. you apply mascara straight on. it helps lift the lashes at the same time while applying mascara. avon, kudos to you. very clever. >> such a smart idea. >> so smart you wish you made it up yourself. >> another really clever design is nix. this is -- why don't you come in here. this is hoda's friend. >> hi, sidney. >> okay. so you can just help me demo this. so you put your hand on this and it helps you get your hand out of the way so you can apply your eyeliner in a straighter fashion. so you can get that cat eye. so this is a really cool ergonomic design. and then two faced has this three-tipped eyeliner. and what -- i don't know if you'll be able to see this on my hand. i tried to draw some dots. it's really small. what it does is help give you the illusion of longer lashes because you'll pick up your eye and just add the dots on the under side and it makes your lashes look longer. it fills it in without making it look like a harsh eyeliner. >> what do you have there? >> glam glow. glam glow is a really hot line at sephora. they launched this highly anticipated bright mud. they are for him or her. guys can get in on this. you just pop these on your eye. after three minutes you wipe off and amazing. >> it makes it sparkly? >> you just get a bigger -- i don't know thou say this. the dark spots go away. when i tried it i was amazed. i looked less tired at 5:00 which is amazing. >> bobbie thomas and sydney, thank you all. that is a face made for television. >> that's right. both of them. let's head over to miss sara haines. >> we celebrate new moms and their adorable new additions to their family. our first johnson's baby is finley grace flickinger. she was born on june 11 in atlanta, georgia. finley is such a good baby that they are already considering future siblings for her. next is liam nathaniel tretten. he weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces. he was born on may 14th in california. his parents jennifer and andrew say liam enjoys slow dancing and long walks on the beach with his mom and dad. our next johnson's baby is sophia joy james born in iowa on june 13th to shawna and rick. little sophia's favorite thing is the sound of her big brother's voice that always makes her so happy. our last baby of the week is oliver waylon leathers born may 19th in mississippi weighing 7 pounds and 10 ounces. his parents nathan and mary beth are enjoying every minute because he's growing so fast. >> he looks like he says, what happened? >> big congratulations. if you want a chance for your baby to appear in our today's johnson's baby of the week go to klgandhoda for details. it's try day friday. we have our white gloves on. there's some beautiful dancers over here. jubilee dancers. >> should we go join them? >> yes. they are from bally's in las vegas. one of them is catherine. the other is kathy. and the other is kelly ripa. nice to meet you guys. a lot of kathys here today. first of all, you are here in new york doing auditions for other kathys to go to vegas and be a jubilee dancer, right? >> yes. >> what's so difficult to do? >> it's pretty hard. there's lots of kicks. lots of bevels. >> why don't you show us a couple of moves. >> the hardest part is getting the body to look like yours. >> it's not going to fit hoda's head. >> i believe. >> ow, that's got to hurt her. >> it's fine. it's good. no, it's good. it's good. okay. give us some moves. >> sorry. >> sorry. >> we're ready. >> mine's not coming off. i'm going to have to do the whole show in mine. give us a few moves as we go to break. >> forget it. all right. go ahead. >> we'll stand. you kick. >> the first thing you have to learn to do is to bevel properly. stick one leg in front of you. and so you can do little dips. just cross your leg. and then you do a little plie with both legs. there you go. beautiful. >> and always smile. >> and always smile. >> yeah, you always have to kick, too. tons of kicks in the show. lots of kicks in the show. you'll have to do lots of kicks. >> no, indeed. no, no, no. >> and we're going to go to break. why don't you guys show us how it's done as we go to break. >> five, six, seven, eight. we're going to talk about what you argue about the most. >> and how to keep the peace right after this. back with "he said/she said." if you are like everyone else, you and your significant other bicker or argue from time to time. >> here are some respectful ways of arguing from her perspective and from his to help keep the peace. laurie zaslow and relationship expert, psychologist jeff gardere. so one of the top things we argue about is money. >> yes. >> okay. that's a big one. we're going to show a clip from "roseanne" and then discuss money problems. >> entitled breakup, i think. >> you think i would just earn enough money to go out and buy new hats. if it wasn't for me, the bank would have came and taken this house a long time ago. >> i always pulled in more money than you brought in. >> oh, yeah? what about that year when your bike shop went broke? >> that seems like fun. >> always a good idea to bring up past disasters in each other's lives, right? >> that's the point. we don't want to talk about the disasters with money. we want to do more planning. whatever is missing on one side, let's see whether we can bring that up a little bit. and so it is a little bit more about financial planning being on the same page and this way, keeping it positive. >> absolutely. she totally actually emasculated him. she's good at that. you shouldn't do that. >> his voice even went up. >> even if someone brings home the bacon, it doesn't mean you get to eat it all. you can't put a monetary value on other things people do. >> the right way, what they should have done was -- what was the right way to argue money? >> number one, try to find out what the deficits are. work with that. see what they can each contribute, and it's not just about the money, as you are saying, it's also about the contribution to the family. >> let's talk about household chores. that's another thing. a lot of people -- there's a great scene from that movie "the breakup." >> that's what we were talking about. >> what happened here? what are you doing? what are you doing? >> i had a rough day. my feet are killing me. >> my feet are killing me, too. i worked all day, went to the market, cleaned this entire condo and then i've been cooking for the last three hours. come on. help set the table. >> sweetheart, you have done such a great job already. don't you want to finish it yourself and have that personal power of accomplishment? >> set the table. >> all she wanted was the lemons. i remember that scene so well. >> that frustration when you feel like you are carrying the whole load. >> it's also a frustration for guys, too, because they are often criticized for not doing the housekeeping the right way because we normally don't know how. but at the same time, we should get a little appreciation for the things that we do in that way. and, therefore, we can step up more and we really need to do a lot more. >> absolutely. i really feel like men have kicked it up a lot. my husband does cooking, cleaning. do something fun. make a chart wheel. >> do you acknowledge when he does it? >> absolutely. >> even if he does it wrong? >> and that's a turn on. >> it is a turn on. >> hoda loves it. >> they put on an apron and it's over. >> it is one of those things. >> you have to both participate. there's a reason. keep the house clean. be respectful. >> thanks. men and women just don't think alike so what do you wish you knew about the other but were afraid to ask? >> our battle of the sexes panel is here. easo why do you feel exso tired afterward? instead of refueled and focused, you're foggy and sluggish. it's that 2:30 feeling again. so how do you get your clear, alert feeling back? have a coffee... then another? do this instead. take one 5-hour energy. in minutes foggy and sluggish is gone... hello clear and alert. 5-hour energy. take it after lunch. be clear and alert for hours. >> with hotwire's low prices, i can cross even more places off my travel wish list. this year alone, i hit new york and texas. see, hotwire checks the competition's rates every day so they can guarantee their low hotel prices. >> men: ♪ h-o-t-w-i-r-e, hotwire.com. ♪ ♪ you're not made of money, so don't overpay for boat insurance. geico, see how much you could save. in honor of today's "he said/she said," we put together a special panel of men and women to answer all your questions about relationships. first, jim carroll who shares marriage counseling duties with his wife elizabeth carroll. on we tv's marriage boot camp bridezillas. >> then comedian rick younger who brought along his wife. finally we get to meet her. actress and writer sheelie younger. >> wow. yes. so pretty. >> and next up, the divorced and now single bob. last, but not least, amy lauren. a relationship expert and single gal. >> okay, kids. are you ready? here's a facebook question from kate. here's the question. do guys really get jealous of the relationship their spouse has with their children? >> yes, absolutely. >> especially if your son is like our son. whoever he's having fun with when the other person shows up, he will put you out of the room. so like they are having a great time. let's join the fun. he's like, i want daddy to leave. and he escorts me out. >> he's 4. he's at the perfect age to, you know, choose -- to pit us against each other as well. >> so when you guys have that issue, do you really feel jealous when your husband gets attention that you're not getting. >> there's jealousy almost over anything that takes his attention away from me. >> oh, really? >> and if we're in the mood, we're always jealous of anything that comes along. >> how do you resolve that? >> we kick the kids out and let them play in the street, whatever. >> give them cigarettes. >> every once in a while we let them know, hey, man, it's you against us. we came first. >> also in a marriage, and this is what i always remind women, you have to be really careful not to become roommates and just deflect and put all your attention on the kids and ignore your husband. you have to remember you are also a wife and you are also a husband and a father. >> right. i like that advice. that was very good. all right. we're going to take a break because we have a lot to discuss. we are going to have more with our panel and our crowd. it's a rip roaring crowd. we'll be back with more after this. ♪ we're back on this try day friday with our special "he said/she said" edition of "today" and our battle of the sexes panel. they're here to answer as many relationship questions as they can. we have marriage counselors mr. and mrs. jim and elizabeth carroll. our usual suspect rick younger and his wife whose name is vanessa and the divorced bob guinea. and the single amy lawrence. >> we have tina from toronto with her fam. hi. how are you? >> good. my question is what do men really prefer? is it good looks or a fabulous personality? >> good looks. >> good looks. >> good personality and looks. >> good looks only last so long. >> exactly. when the light comes down there better be some personality. >> doesn't have to be either/or. can we kind of have a middle of the road? >> when guys are looking for a woman, they would much rather take a 7 or an 8 with an amazing total package personality than the model that has nothing going. >> exactly. >> makes you look more attractive. >> you don't have to be like the most gorgeous person in the world if your personality -- >> although vanessa is. >> here's the facebook post from lynette. been married ten years and going through a rough time. my husband thinks it's not normal to have ups and downs in a relationship. well, is it normal? >> absolutely. >> yes! >> no! >> be happy. >> you know what, if i would just put on a happy face and just be happy every day, he thinks everything is great. i want to get underneath all of it -- >> we always need to talk it out. >> we want to discuss. >> just shut up and be happy. >> what did he say? >> it's a joke. it's a joke. >> i heard something -- >> it's about a commitment and making a decision that whether things are good or bad that you'll work it out and stay together. my father used to always talk about -- and i've adopted this philosophy. if she ever plans on leaving, she better pack a bag because i'm going with her. >> he always speaks so beautifully. >> he does. >> even when you're not here, vanessa. >> thank you. he also speaks very beautifully to me and about me to my face, too, which is -- >> that's very important. >> that's key, isn't it? >> can you please take a lesson here. >> i like that couple. >> let's take another question from the crowd. >> next up peter from ottawa. >> hi. my question is, do women find humor attractive and sexy in a man? >> god, i hope so. >> i'm a comedian. >> bob got lucky once. >> i'm hoping to make it work one more time. >> humor is so important, but it has its limits. my husband is such a jokester. he's always got the joke going. i have to pull him back and say this part was okay but -- >> this was completely inappropriate. >> joking about sex with other women -- >> what the hell is wrong with you? >> we've got to talk, jim. >> i never joke about having sex with other women anymore. after today. but you know -- >> i am a comedian. and -- but one of the things i think is so great is that we laugh a lot. and that was also something i saw with my parents. they laughed a lot. so the sense of humor, women usually like that. but it's also good to laugh with each other. you don't have to be the greatest comedian but just to be able to laugh together. >> bob, you use humor. you are adorable and a lot of times, the crowd loves you. every time they want to date you. >> thanks, crowd. >> you know, i am divorced, but i will say, the reason i think my ex-wife and i are still friends and have a relationship is because we were able to laugh together and became great friends. you can build a base of a friendship. you don't have to throw the baby out with the bath water. >> guys, we want to thank you because you are so nice and good looking and have great answers. >> and lovely to get to meet vanessa. >> all righty. what do men and women really want in the bedroom? >> we'll talk sex right after this. 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[ female announcer ] eggo waffles can win over the pickiest of eaters so everyone can enjoy breakfast...together. can't touch this. ♪ [ girl ] l'eggo my eggo™. ♪ easo why do you feel exso tired afterward? instead of refueled and focused, you're foggy and sluggish. it's that 2:30 feeling again. so how do you get your clear, alert feeling back? have a coffee... then another? do this instead. take one 5-hour energy. in minutes foggy and sluggish is gone... hello clear and alert. 5-hour energy. take it after lunch. be clear and alert for hours. all right. when it comes to sex, what do men and women really want in the bedroom? is it sexy lingerie or just peace and quiet in your house? >> whether you are single or in a committed relationship, here with some help to spice up your sex life -- >> oh, really? >> tiffany henry, she should know. relationship expert and certified sex therapist and steve ward of master matchmakers. welcome to you both. >> thank you very much. >> let's start with the single ladies. let's get them done with early. people always wonder how many dates should i wait until i decide to get intimate with the guy. >> marriage. >> well, minus that part. >> i think it depends on what you want out of the relationship. certainly if you want a more committed long-term relationship then you wait a little bit longer. what you have is what you are committed to. if you just want a really good time and great sex, go for it. but if you want a relationship, you have to work on it and you have to get that emotional connection going first. >> how long do you think you should wait? how many dates would you appreciate? >> it depends on how much knowledge has been gained from each other. see, i think it's almost like an acid test. communication, respect, trust. as soon as you have established all three of those key components, then i think it's safe to take the clothes off. >> but in today's world, don't you have to go through an awful lot of stuff before you get to that point? you know you do. have you been tested? show me your results. >> it's weird. it's not very romantic. >> it's not something you talk about on the first date. >> they don't but they should. >> they don't, which is why i suggest using protection. >> exactly. >> let's talk about married couples. and couples are always curious about how often other couples are having sex. it says the average couple has sex once a week. >> for sure. >> is that right? >> that's actually true. the average american married couple is having sex about once a week. what i find in my practice, though, most folks are coming in and saying we're not having a lot of ex. when i ask them, oh, about three to four times a month. and that's about once a week. so that's average. >> are the women -- >> men want it more and women tend to prioritize other things. >> when you have kids and stuff it changes the whole equation. >> i think it -- that's the problem. you only have so much time in a day. you have careers and kids and you have chores and bills. all these things you have to worry about. sometimes getting a little freaky isn't on the top of your priority list. >> freaky? >> the culture and world we live in makes us feel like there's nothing but sex. that's just not the truth. >> let's talk about ideas so people can have more intimacy. >> why are there gloves there? >> you need protection. no, there's laundry here and cleaning supplies. what does it have to do with sex? what it has to do is the sexiest thing that i find when i walk in the house and my husband is cooking dinner, the laundry is done, he's cleaned the house. i have -- i have a lot more energy for sex. >> of course you do. >> exactly. >> that may have worked for archie and edith bunker but not for the average american couple. >> what do you think works? >> i guess maybe when you get a little older, but not for younger couples. >> how old do you think i am, sir? >> i happen to think there are other things that will get -- >> such as -- >> comfortability. the fact is you can't be rushed. you can't feel like you are just squeezing it in. you can't feel like you have to find the time for it. you need something that's comfortable. so i think the most important thing as far as men are concerned and i'm really talking to the men out there is make sure your partner is very comfortable. that they are at ease. they aren't rushed or hurried. there's a lot of things you can do to make sure they're comfortable in bed. >> that's why this stuff is important. sex -- foreplay actually starts outside of the bedroom. >> they call that choreplay. >> we have to run but you think somehow painting someone with chocolate works? >> oh, for sure. i say that chocolate is like wine. you don't want to buy wine that you don't cook with. you don't want to buy chocolate that you wouldn't want to eat and play with. get good, quality chocolate. melt it. put it on your body and then lick it off. >> isn't that counterintuitive. clean up, clean up and then let's make a big mess. >> if he's cleaning up, i don't see a problem with that. >> men don't want any of that. men don't want chocolates and oils and all that. >> it's not about what you want. thank you. >> what do they want? >> men want -- well, men want the woman to enjoy the experience. most importantly. >> what if she wants some chocolate? >> i have never once in my life met a woman who wants to be covered in chocolate while having sex. i've never met one person. >> she wants you to lick it off. >> we didn't say it needed to stay on the whole time. >> all right. what are you really -- are you really wearing that? >> what he never wants you to wear on a date. >> but sometimes you do anyway. >> but he wishes that you would. and how to cook a meal you'll both love together. >> the two of you, i love this. >> first, these messages. could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. yep, everybody knows that. well, did you know the ancient pyramids were actually a mistake? uh-oh. geico. fifteen minutes could save you...well, you know. putting up with those annoying period symptoms? general pain relievers, like advil, only treat cramps, but midol has three active ingredients to take care of that... and fatigue and bloating. because you deserve better. there are times when we spend hours trying to find the right outfit for date night. what we like to wear and what our guy likes to see us in can be two very different things. >> and what he wears is a whole other story. here to show us what date night looks like that drives the opposite sex wild and which ones fall short are -- >> turn-off. >> -- "men's editor" tyler thorson and "redbook's" audrey slater. and they're going to weigh in with a thumbs up and thumbs down. so this is one of those things that often we're not quite sure what to wear on a date. >> a first date? >> a lot of pressure on a first date. yeah, first date. let's take it there. >> so this is what the opposite sex does not like. this is what we wish guys wouldn't wear and men wish that their date would not wear, right? why don't you come on out. let's look at the first couple. so tell us what is wrong with this? >> look. women are always telling men, you have to put in a little effort here. nobody is really putting in any effort here. anything that channels britney spears circa 2002, i just don't think is a great date look. there's a time and place for everything you're seeing here. >> such as if their first date is let's have coffee. i'll meet you at starbucks and let's go talk. >> but i do want to say, bad move. don't show toe on a first date. >> toes? >> what if you have the most beautiful feet? no toe? >> i feel flip-flops are a bold statement and that's that i'm not putting in an effort. i'm going as casual as i possibly can. and they both look adorable but it's just way too casual for a first date. >> okay. thanks. >> they look authentic. but that's just me. >> he think he's being charming. she's thinking, i guess i'm paying for dinner. >> okay. interesting. >> the next look is what we wish you guys would wear. the women wish their men would dress this way and the men wish their women would dress this way. >> i like both of those. they look great. >> they are classic, timeless. that's what's going on here. >> she's showing toe. >> yes, she is. >> and the toes look good. he's not which is the key detail. a lot of guys get confused when women try to follow the latest trends. they do it for each other. they are impressing each other. it confuses us guys. we like something that's a little more classic. >> she looks phenomenal. she's showing just the right amount. it's not too much cleavage. >> it's not slutty. it's feminine. >> but her legs are there. the perfect right length. just above the knee. and men really do love killer shoes. >> any gal with a white button down is a home run. >> what do you guys think? >> i'm going to give a thumbs up. >> eh. >> why? >> i -- >> okay. that was succinct. >> there's nothing that wows me about the outfit. it's not that it's bad. but -- >> okay. >> that's the thing. everybody is different. >> they're not trying too hard. i like that. >> all right. it's classic. >> so this is an example of what a man and woman would wear if it was totally up to them. no one weighed in. this is what she would choose and he'd choose. >> i think they both look like they just stepped out of the j. crew catalog in a really good way. we all want to look this relaxed yet pulled together at the same time. and it's the combination of sort of relaxed classic pieces but it's all styled and polished. i think they look adorable. >> i would agree. look, speaking for the guys, there's a new generation of guys out there that wants to put in a little effort. >> they like clothes. >> they like clothes. but they are practical. everything you see here can be worn somewhere else. the blazer from h & m is like 70 bucks. you can wear that in a million different places. a lot of guys won't do the pocket square. but that's an $8 pocket square. >> kids, peanut gallery? >> i love them both. >> i'm pro pocket square. two thumbs up. >> you are? >> yeah. >> love them both? >> thanks, guys. what should you cook for a dinner party when he wants one thing. she wants another thing. >> we have two recipes for a successful marriage and a meal. first this is "today" on nbc. ♪ it's time for "he said/she said" what's cooking. we've all been there. you are throwing a big dinner party and you and your significant other cannot agree on what to prepare. here to show us a few delicious compromises are authors of "just married and cooking" brooke parkerhurst and james christiane. >> how come you don't have the same names? is there a story there? >> no, not now. >> this is one of those things. sometimes it gets difficult when two people have two different ideas of how to throw a dinner party. >> it's all about compromise. we're trying to keep each other happy in the kitchen, so -- >> are we starting with a beverage? >> your best bargaining chip is a good cocktail. this is a good place to start off. so this is like a ricky, classic ricky but we're making it with -- so ricky is lime juice, soda, usually vodka or gin. we're making it with johnny walker. delicious. >> i get my scotch. she gets her crisp, citrusy, refreshing drink. >> who would think about johnny walker in a girl's cocktail. >> i really like that. >> it's called a ricky? >> the ricky walker, we're calling it. >> we're happy with this. we move in to the app. he's a typical guy. bacon, bacon, bacon. that's all he wants. i want summer veggies. so we're compromising with our warm tomato salad with a corn and bacon vinaigrette. >> beautiful fresh tomatoes. crispy bacon. goat cheese gets melted on top. >> so then for our main course, again, we want to make everybody happy. i get to grill meat. we make a pretty salad and throw the grilled meat on top of the pretty salad. we'll make a marinade for the steaks. garlic, soy sauce. >> a pinch or all of it? >> all of it. >> whisk that all together and then over the steak. >> that was fast. >> leave that to marinade. it can sit 30 minutes or overnight. >> look whose veggies are cooking here. >> with the steak salad, i want some beautiful summer peaches. grilled onions. so with that, i am going to add a little bit of salt. some sugar. and then the tabasco sauce is going to be great because -- >> spicy peaches. they're really delicious. >> it enhances the sweet flavor of the peaches. >> who would have thought of that. >> we just have a few seconds. come on back and let's eat. >> let's finish this up. beautiful grill marks on the steaks. >> she starts cutting it up for us. >> helps to get those beautiful grill marks. >> that looks delicious. >> and then adding some mint to the salad. olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette. tossing everything together. >> that looks so good. >> all the recipes can be found on klgandhoda.com. >> that looks delicious. we want to wish you guys a fabulous day and amazing weekend and we'll see you for fun day monday. >> they're adorable. and she's here to share it. she turned losing her job into a life changing adventure. >> we are living in the moment. jeff: they're making their own rules. even when it takes them somewhere unexpected. you're living with these turkeys who think you're their mom. >> i have had a profound experience. jeff: you have 30 seconds to get this audience to laugh. do it. hello, hello! roll it! all right. a little about me. i'm recently married. i work with my wife on this show. and i'm learning how to be a dad to two amazing kids in a blended family. i'm hosting a talk show 'cause there's a lot to t

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