Our curated selection of reviews
Okay, I'm obsessed with this podcast. I started listening because the premise sounded interesting- a couple investigating whether to get married by talking to all kinds of people about love and relationships. But what hooked me is how real it is.
The Deb episode blew my mind. She talks about how unmarried partners can technically be denied access to visit you in the emergency room – which sounds terrifying – but then she drops this bomb: you can just lie and say you're married, and they'll let you in. No one checks! It's this perfect example of how marriage gives you legal rights that... apparently don't actually matter if you're willing to bend the truth a little? And the story she tells is insane.
The PF and Esme episode hit me differently. Esme is growing up with parents who never got married, and she is…turning out fine. Her life wasn't harder, her family wasn't less stable. Hearing her talk about it so matter-of-factly really challenged the idea that marriage is necessary for a healthy family. And watching Maxson and Emily work through what that means for their own potential future with kids, you can hear them having genuine revelations in real time.
What I love most is that this isn't a show where the hosts have it all figured out. They're genuinely investigating, genuinely curious, genuinely unsure. And that vulnerability is what makes it so compelling.
If you've ever questioned whether marriage is really necessary, or just wondered what it actually means beyond the ceremony, this is your new favorite podcast. Excited for the last episode!!!!!!
Read more
Honestly this has been one of the most impactful podcasts I have ever listened to. I have devoured the episodes and listened to too many twice over. It's really had a big impact on how I think about dating and marriage at a critical time in my life.
Read more
As someone who is engaged and planning a wedding, this podcast brought up interesting points for us to consider. Although we still want to get married and are excited about it, I appreciate Emily and Maxson debunking the marriage system and challenging young couples to consider all their options rather than defaulting to patriarchal conditioning.
Read more
An enlightening and thoughtful way to figure out if marriage is the right move! Whether or not you’re considering marriage yourself, if you’re a pragmatist and love Pros and Cons lists, this show is for you.
Read more
We strive to present a balanced view by showing a diverse range of reviews from Apple Podcasts
