Third wheeling has long had a bad reputation. If you’re a single person, you may have heard that hanging out with a couple makes you the odd person out.

But Meredith doesn’t believe that. She LOVES third wheels – and has third wheeled with plenty of couples.

In this episode, Meredith’s sister, Brette, explains how her social life, as a newly divorced person, involves hanging out with a bunch of wonderful couples. Brette says that being a third wheel has broadened her community and enriched her soul.

Meredith also interviews Brad and Marco, one of the couples for whom Brette third wheels. They explain why having a shared friend makes their relationship stronger.

Consider this episode a guide to being a platonic third, and a love letter to third wheels and the couples who truly believe “the more the merrier.”

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