In this episode, the speaker highlights the importance of understanding the concept of marriage as a man-made technology and urges couples to reflect on their reasons for getting married before signing up for it.
The speaker's husband had a major operation and they discuss how they deal with challenges as a couple. They emphasize the importance of resolving conflicts and communication in their marriage.
The speaker believes that the idea of marriage has become tainted and ruined because people get married nowadays for the wrong reasons, such as convenience, benefits, and an image. In addition, readily available things and delayed gratification takes the excitement out of life.
The speaker jokes about his wife's frugality and discusses how it can affect vacations, emphasizing the trade-off between saving money and enjoying life.
A man was struggling to take care of his kids and manage his stress while still trying to make his marriage work.
The speaker has a fear that marriage takes away from life, similar to how comedians are constantly moving on to the next thing.
The idea of having to work at a marriage can be a frustrating concept. However, it's important to acknowledge that maintaining a healthy relationship requires effort and can be difficult.
A Gallup poll showed that about 80% of Americans support interracial marriage and 70% support same-sex marriage, indicating a clear majority in both cases despite remaining opposition. However, there is concern that a narrowly defined ruling on same-sex marriage could open a Pandora's box of issues where opinions are more divided.
Comedian Bill Burr shares his thoughts on the issues with traditional and monogamous marriages, and how people should strive to stay together in a way that works for them instead of conforming to societal expectations.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and dealing with problems in marriage, finding someone with similar values, and highlights the connection between parenting and self-leadership. The speaker also reminds us that there's more to marriage than just the Hollywood stereotypes.
The speaker discusses the importance of marriage and the informal ways people approach it.
A couple talks about the challenge of finding time to spend together while busy with work. They plan to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary in the studio together.
A couple discusses their intimacy in a humorous way, touching upon various aspects of marriage and how they keep the spark alive.
The speaker shares how she learned that she was unintentionally discouraging her husband from doing thoughtful things for her, and how she asked him to bring her flowers more often. She also tells the story of a beautiful surprise gift from her husband on their 26th wedding anniversary.
The speaker talks about the challenges they faced while waiting until marriage and the sacrifices they made for their commitment, such as living on a tight budget during a snowboarding trip, and building up a nest egg for their future.
A man talks about his desire for a big wedding with his emotional father and his admiration for his charming fiancé. He also expresses his dislike for going to one year old birthday parties.
Rachel Ferkus shares her story about marrying Nick Ferkus after his first wife was tragically murdered, and the concerns and criticism she faced from his family and others.
A woman feels like she is not living up to her womanly duties and wants to fix that in order to be a better wife for her husband who is supportive.
The host talks to her guest about whether she had ever considered getting married, to which the guest recounts a childhood memory of her and a friend sneaking a bag of French fries past her traditional Jewish father.
A man reflects on his experiences in marriage and the sacrifices his wife made, including moving to a new country for him.
Actor and Kelly Ripa's husband, Mark Consuelos, discusses with her their long-lasting marriage, their devotion to each other and their partnership, from work to play. He also shares their opinion and support for marriage equality.
The speaker expresses his excitement and passion for getting married, stating he will keep getting married if people don't show up. He also talks about wanting to be married badly.
This podcast discusses the importance of sharing the real aspects of marriage, so young people don't run away when it gets hard. The speaker emphasizes that finding love is essential, but being with someone who doesn't love you can lead to a feeling of loneliness.
The speaker shares her personal experience with marriage and waiting for a sign to continue with the relationship, ultimately feeling uncertain even with advice from trusted loved ones.
The social pressure to get married early in Oklahoma is often attributed to the desire for sexual activity, causing young adults to feel like they're not able to be themselves until they are married.
