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November 13Thanksgiving Family Tension Feat. KJ Ellis
We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and special guest, KJ Ellis. Here's what we've got:
Any advice for newborn parents in the trenches?

Tips for going through the process of ending a toxic relationship?

Ethical dilemma regarding paid leave? Should I go back?

When is enough money... enough?

How do I ease tension between my girlfriend's sister and her over the holidays?

What's the consensus on splitting holidays between in-laws in different cities?
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1 hr 8 min
November 06 I Just Went On A First Date. Now What?
We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with:
1. How does Sally get her blowouts to last all day? Linked @Sal.Gals hair tutorial here.
2. What is the etiquette for texting after a first date?
3. Extended family at a small international wedding?
4. Should I feel guilty about not attending a child's birthday party so close to Christmas?

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1 hr 6 min
October 16 Is This Cheating?
We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with:
1. I need to elevate my husband's wardrobe.
2. Can we talk about wedding gifts for a sec?
3. A girl who I've been seeing for a bit had a friend kiss her at a concert... how should I proceed?
4. How should I go about feeling less guilty about carving out alone time after putting the kids to bed?
5. Chicago recs?
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1 hr 13 min
October 08 How Do I Know That She's The One?
We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries! Here's what we've got this week:
1. How do I compartmentalize my potential fertility issues with my friend's pregnancy success?
2. How am I supposed to tell if she's really "the one" or if there's a reason why I'm itching for another escape hatch?
3. I'm in the thick of wedding planning and my fiancee feels like I'm not helping enough.
4. My wife is struggling with anxiety and depression right now - how do I best support her?
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55 min
September 25 Should My Boyfriend Pay For His Flight?
We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman, Randy Trembacki, and the newest member of Washed Media, Brett Nierengarten aka New Brett. Here's what we've got this week:
1. What's the deal with New Brett?
2. What constitutes the Midwest?
3. Should I let my boyfriend pay for his flight to a wedding that I'm invited to?
4. I'm trying to visit every national park. What are your favorites and which ones are must-see?
5. I broke up with my first-ever girlfriend after 2.5 months and I'm not sure if I made the right decision.
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1 hr 9 min
September 04 How Do You Repair Your Reputation After Dating Someone Toxic?
Happy September, folks! We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week:
1. I'm a 30-year-old woman getting back in the dating scene after a decade. What do I need to know?
2. Does Instagram feel blatantly too ad-focused now?
3. How do you repair your reputation after dating a very toxic person?
4. Do I leave my dream job for a job with more money and better benefits?
5. I feel guilty about posting a pregnancy announcement after struggling myself with infertility.
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1 hr 22 min
August 20 How To Deal With Being Sick Sick?
We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got:
1. Shouts to a listener of ours who's battling cancer.
2. My girlfriend doesn't reciprocate payments for things.
3. My wife has stopped putting effort into anything in our relationship.
4. What's the appeal of being an influencer?

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1 hr 21 min
August 06 I'm Thinking About Calling Off My Engagement
Back on The Mail-In this week with Sally deFries and Brett Merriman. Here's what we're working with:
1. How do you approach your girlfriend about upping her "style"?
2. Give me UK recs?
3. I got engaged three months ago and I think it's time to call it off.
4. Where's the line between moving on and getting my ex back?
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59 min
July 23 When Are You Ready To Have Kids?
Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got:
1. When do you know you're ready to have kids?
2. Can I be nice to my Dad's girlfriend when my Mom is around?
3. Cowboy cocktail attire at a wedding plus Bozeman recs?
4. What gifts should you get for a pregnant friend outside the registry?

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1 hr 9 min
July 16 I'm Not Sure I Support My Friend's Engagement
Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got:
1. Reciprocating wedding invites?
2. I'm hesitant to start trying to conceive as a woman in finance.
3. How much is too much to ask people to spend on your birthday?
4. I'm not sure I support my friend's engagement. What should I do?
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55 min