Episode Summary:It’s wedding season — and nothing exposes social dynamics quite like a guest list. This week, Marilis and Gabrielle are breaking down the Plus-One Problem: who gets one, who doesn’t, and why it can make or break friendships. From navigating invites that say “no guest” to surviving the singles table, they unpack the etiquette, the awkwardness, and the unspoken rules behind modern wedding culture.

Should your relationship status determine whether you get a seat next to someone you actually know? Is it ever okay to snub your single friends? And how do couples really decide who qualifies for that coveted +1? We’re talking kindness, costs, and the unwritten social hierarchy of wedding invitations — all with a side of humor, honesty, and petty complaints.

Plus, in this week’s One Sweet Slice segment, we share one hot take, one small joy, and one petty complaint — all in under two minutes.

💍 What We Talk About:

• The unspoken politics of wedding guest lists
• How the “plus-one” rule became a post-1950s tradition
• Why wedding costs often come at the expense of kindness
• The reality of attending weddings solo (and surviving the singles table)
• Gabrielle’s savings account for wedding season 💸
• When friendship depth determines your invite status

 The etiquette of offering +1s — and when it’s fair to withhold them

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Have you ever been snubbed, had an awkward plus-one moment, or witnessed peak wedding drama? We want to hear it!

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We don’t need a man to live our best lives…but it would be nice if someone else could drive.

🚗 From airport pickups to splitting the travel expenses (and yes, killing the occasional roach), we’re diving into all the sillyreasons we low-key want a husband. Because sometimes, it’s not about romance—it’s about convenience.

Join us as we confess our most ridiculous “husband perks” (tax benefits included), unpack the myth of total independence, and laugh about why being a passenger princess just sounds so much better.

💌 Plus, this week’s Single Serving: one hot take, one small joy, one petty complaint — all in under two minutes.

Call the One Sweet Hotline to share your silly reason OR your spooky dating stories at ‪(361) 857-9338‬ — that’s 361-85-SWEET. We might just feature it next episode!

“You’re too picky.”
“Have you prayed to St. Anne to find you a man?”
“You’re so great—how are you still single?”

…Excuse me?! 😳

In this episode, Marilis and Gabrielle dive into the wild, awkward, and downright out-of-pocket things people say to single women — and how to respond without losing your peace (or your sense of humor).

From “You’ll never find anyone” to “Are you sure you’re not called to religious life?”, we’re unpacking the unsolicited advice, the well-meaning comments that sting, and the subtle ways these statements reveal how our culture views women and vocation.

🎧 Expect laughter, a few “did-they-really-say-that?” moments, and honest talk about how to navigate these conversations with grace and a little sass.

Plus:
✨ Our One Sweet Slice segment — a single serving of one hot take, one small joy, and one petty complaint — all in under two minutes.

So buckle up, grab a sweet treat, and join us for a real talk episode that every single woman will relate to.

💌 Have your own “Excuse Me?!” story?
Call or text the hotline: (361) 857-9338 — that’s 361-85-SWEET

🔖 Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
02:30 – The most common (and craziest) things people say
18:40 – Faith, femininity, and finding your peace
30:10 – “One Sweet Slice” segment
35:00 – Listener hotline + wrap-up

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Hosts → @exnunontherun & @gabrielle...

In this short teaser, meet your hosts — Marilis and Gabrielle — two single thirty-somethings learning to live, laugh, and thrive in the in-between. We’re kicking off One Sweet Single Life by sharing a bit about who we are, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect in our first season: honest conversations about faith, dating, purpose, and the beauty of singlehood.