“I mean, do you even like me?” Charissa Thompson’s blunt question to her boyfriend wasn’t some dramatic TV moment—it was real life. On the latest Calm Down Podcast episode, she and co-host Erin Andrews got brutally honest about the emotional toll of long-term relationships. It wasn’t polished, it wasn’t filtered, and that’s exactly why it hit home. From their frustrations with constant nagging to questioning whether their partners even hear them, the conversation veered into that all-too-familiar space: loving someone, but not always liking how communication breaks down.

Now, before you scroll thinking “just another celebrity venting,” hold up. These aren’t just two sports broadcasters airing dirty laundry—they’re two women balancing high-profile careers, public scrutiny, and private doubts. Erin, who just became a mom via surrogacy after a grueling 9-year IVF journey, has always kept it real about marriage and motherhood. Charissa, meanwhile, has been through two marriages and isn’t afraid to question how much effort modern love actually takes. This episode wasn’t just funny or dramatic—it was raw in a way that made thousands of women stop and say, “Yep, been there.”

The candid conversation, shared via an Instagram reel, showcased the duo’s vulnerability as they delved into the nuances of marriage and communication. Andrews admitted, “Sounds so fun to be married to me. I hear myself nagging and I say to him, I don’t want to nag,” highlighting the internal conflict many face in relationships. Charissa Thompson echoed similar sentiments, recounting a moment with her partner: “I looked at him and I go, do you like me? And he goes, yeah, why do you ask that? I go, I don’t know, because I just felt myself like I kept saying things over and over, but I’m like, why am I having to say them?” Andrews’ acknowledgment of her own tendencies to nag, despite not wanting to, underscores the internal battles many face in maintaining healthy communication. 

Her husband’s demanding career in the sports industry compounded the strain, leading to a year filled with multiple meltdowns. The duo’s openness resonated with many listeners. One user commented, “Charissa…..she’s something special. 😳”, highlighting the impact of Thompson’s vulnerability. Another remarked, “This rings so true”, indicating the relatability of their experiences. However, not all feedback was entirely positive. A humorous critique noted, “You guys are great but it can be hard to listen to you sometimes because you interrupt each other so much”, pointing out the dynamic nature of their conversations.

While their honesty struck a chord with fans, it also opened the door to deeper questions—ones that go beyond the usual relationship gripes and hint at bigger changes brewing in both their personal and professional lives.

Are Erin Andrews and Charissa hitting a breaking point—on camera and at home?

Outside of all the relationship talk, both Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson have been going through some big shifts professionally, too. With their Fox Sports contracts wrapping up after Super Bowl 59, the duo has started exploring what’s next. Charissa even gave a heartfelt shoutout to the network, calling it her “extended work fam” and reflecting on how much support she got during her time there.

But even with things changing, their friendship clearly hasn’t missed a beat. On a recent podcast episode, Andrews teased Thompson about being “in an affair” with a ranch—jokingly annoyed that her co-host had been MIA while living the rustic life. Thompson laughed it off, and honestly, the whole bit just showed how close they are and how easily they bounce off each other, even in weird life moments.

They don’t just joke around, though. Both have opened up on some deeply personal stuff, too. Thompson has talked about her previous marriages and the kind of growth that came out of them, being refreshingly honest about how self-awareness plays into all of it. Andrews has shared her heavy chapters, like her cervical cancer diagnosis back in 2016, and the long nine-year IVF journey that eventually led to the birth of her son via surrogacy.

At the end of the day, what makes their podcast hit home is this raw, no-filter vibe they bring. Whether it’s about nagging in a relationship or navigating career pivots, their willingness to lay it all out makes people feel seen. And as they keep juggling real-life struggles and big transitions, that honesty is what keeps fans coming back—because it feels like two friends figuring it all out right alongside the rest of us.