
We’re Maxson and Emily. We’ve been together for 4.5 years and we want to have a family together, but…getting legally married? That’s not so obvious to us. In each episode we talk to someone who has special knowledge about marriage: a divorcee, an ER nurse, an accountant, a prenup lawyer, a polyamorous married couple, a 12-year-old with unmarried parents, and many others. In our final episode, we’l... more
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We talk to John J. Lennon, a self-taught writer who has been incarcerated at Sing Sing Prison for 24 years. John has been married twice to women he fell in love with through handwritten letters. He tells us what conjugal visits are like, who gets acc... more
We talk to Karen Gordon, our couples therapist, about the health of our actual relationship. We've been seeing her for over three years, and in some ways, she knows us better than our friends and family. We talk with her about our conflict cycle, spe... more
We talk to Miles and Elektra, a legally married polyamorous couple, about what marriage means when it's not grounded in sexual exclusivity. They make the case that non-monogamy actually strengthens their commitment: loving others keeps their lives fr... more
We talk to Julia Funke, an immigration lawyer, about if getting married will help Emily get Maxson's EU citizenship. We also talk about the "love test," which is how the government figures out if you have a real relationship and sometimes involves se... more
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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.
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.
I have loved these first two episodes. This couple seems truly engaged in an authentic investigation and I love listening to a podcast that has real stakes to it!!
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.
Love the nature of the conversation. Such fertile ground for discussion
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The show follows a couple exploring whether to marry by talking with a rotating slate of guests who bring legal, medical, emotional, and practical perspectives on modern love and partnership. Episodes cover topics like marriage as a legal framework, non-traditional relationships, parenting without marriage, immigration implications tied to marital status, and how institutions (hospitals, schools, government) intersect with commitment. The conversations emphasize curiosity, vulnerability, and real-world trade-offs, often highlighting that marriage is not the only path to stable family life, while also acknowledging the benefits and complications of legal bonds. A standout throughline is the hosts' transparent, evolving stance as they intervi... more
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