This is Marriage

On tonight's episode of the This is Marriage Podcast, Ashley and Porter talk about their recent trip to the beautiful state of Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers. GO PACK GO! And the trials that come from sharing a hotel room with friends (Ash didn't poop for 4 days). And how hard it was to leave the baby behind for 4 days.  Don't forget to rate and review us. Leave us a comment. Share with your friends.

It was my birthday just a few days ago and so we decided we should talk about the whole birthday thang. Ash and I have very different opinions on celebrating birthdays. She loves her birthday and wants to make it a party, whereas I don't love being the center of attention and could go without any type of celebration. We talk about kids and what kind of party is appropriate for kids and where to draw the line.

We aren't dieticians or nutritionists or doctors or even responsible adults. In fact, we are probably the least qualified people to offer advice on weight loss.  That being said, tonight Ash and I talk about losing weight and the pros and cons of trying to "diet" in a relationship. We also talk about the resentment that comes when one person is losing weight and their partner isn't on board.

Tonight, we pick up our Q&A session and answer the rest of your questions and even some you didn't ask. We talk about how we came up with our son's name, whether or not we want more kids, and what is something we would change in each other if we could.  If you love random facts about random people, this is the podcast episode for you. If you don't love random facts, well, you should still listen. Don't forget to review, leave us a comment, let us know what you like and what you don't.

In this episode, we talk about my depression. And. It. Gets. Real. Depression affects (insert statistic here) couples each and every day. For some reason, depression and other mental health issues are still considered taboo and many people (especially men) refuse to talk about it or acknowledge that it is a problem. Tonight, we are open and raw and talk about how my depression affects our relationship and some of the less obvious side effects. Check it out.

Ash finally gets new eyelashes but thinks she looks like a prostitute (not there's anything wrong with that). Tonight we talk about what to do if you don't feel like you are getting enough meaningful time with your significant other and how to recognize when you might be spending to much time together \*yes, it's possible.

What age should gets get tablets or phones? How much screen time should they get? What are some of the pros and cons of giving kids access to technology? In tonight's episode, we don't answer any of these questions (at least not thoroughly) but have fun talking about it.  We know that every parent is different and no two children are alike, so we don't try to define the right or wrong way to use technology in the home (we don't judge) but we have our opinions and we talk about how we will raise our son(s)

It is never easy to end a relationship. Tonight Ash and I talk about some of the signs your relationship has run its course and is no longer worth fighting for. She talks about an abusive relationship she was in and some of the things she wishes she had known. We talk about what to look for in a crappy relationship and signs it is time to walk away.  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review. We love you!

Have you ever been given some type of advice on how to raise your kid only to roll your eyes and walk away? Does your family love to tell you all the things you're doing wrong as a parent? Well, in tonight's podcast, we talk about the really awful advice people have received from strangers, family, and even doctors on how to raise their kids.

We talk about what we consider to be cheating and where to draw the line with "plutonic" relationships with the opposite sex. Can you even have friendships with the opposite sex once you are in a relationship?  Also, we talk about emotional affairs and whether going to the strip club or watching porn is cheating or not. Do you believe that once a cheater, always a cheater is true? We talk about that, too.