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Recommendations for family series with open discussions on relationships and emotions

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feistychicken · 10/07/2026 18:38

I have three boys (14 and 12 year old twins) and I’m looking for recommendations of series we can watch together that help boys understand relationships from a female perspective. We talk very openly about all things sex and relationships, but I know that DH who also grew up in an all boys household never really watched anything written from a female perspective growing up and having watched lots of stuff with me as an adult thinks it would have helped him understand relationships/the female POV better as a teen if he had!

I guess it’s not so much the female perspective even, just shows where emotions and relationships are discussed openly etc. something to compliment the football, comedy and marvel diet they are drawn to at the minute!

We’ve just finished Gilmore Girls, which they all loved, including DH.

They are keen for Ted Lasso, which I’ve seen the first series of, but aware some scenes might be a bit much for the twins!

My life with the Walter Boys has been suggested by friends, as well as The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Any thoughts or suggestions most welcome!

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OrsinoAndOlivia · 11/07/2026 02:43

Blossom? Is that too dated now? The Wonder Years is male perspective but could be nice as it shows a boy learning how to relate to girls. The Girls in Love series was quite good if you can find it.

OrsinoAndOlivia · 11/07/2026 02:45

Also 8 Simple Rules maybe? After John Ritter died it became more focused on multiple points of view but worth watching from the beginning.

PeonyBulb · 11/07/2026 03:32

Friends
Big Bang Theory

PeonyBulb · 11/07/2026 03:33

Modern Family

APageInYourDiary · 11/07/2026 03:38

Why would Ted Lasso be too much? My boys loved it!

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 11/07/2026 11:59

Ted Lasso and Schitts Creek my 12 year old DS loved them.

feistychicken · 11/07/2026 14:57

Thanks all - some great suggestions here!

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Lurleene · 11/07/2026 19:49

The Middle was a hit in our house when DS was younger.

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