Hosted by author and columnist Stephen Marche, this candid audio series digs into the messy, unglamorous realities of modern marriage and long-term partnership. Each episode tackles a specific, relatable question—how to choose a partner, whether marriage is even worth it, how to stop fighting, or whether love can survive death—blending personal narrative with expert interviews from divorce attorneys, matchmakers, scientists, and everyday couples. The tone is frank, self-deprecating, and occasionally irreverent, avoiding easy answers in favor of nuanced, research-informed conversation. As a follow-up to "How Not to F*ck Up Your Kids Too Bad," the show appeals to listeners navigating their own relationships, curious about psychology and sociology of love, or drawn to memoir-style journalism that mixes humor with vulnerability. It's distinctive for treating marriage not as a solved problem but as an evolving, often contradictory experiment—making it a compelling listen for anyone questioning conventional relationship wisdom or seeking honest, adult conversations about intimacy, commitment, and compromise.
Hosted by author and columnist Stephen Marche, this candid audio series digs into the messy, unglamorous realities of modern marriage and long-term partnership. Each episode tackles a specific, relatable question—how to choose a partner, whether marriage is even worth it, how to stop fighting, or whether love can survive death—blending personal narrative with expert interviews from divorce attorneys, matchmakers, scientists, and everyday couples. The tone is frank, self-deprecating, and occasionally irreverent, avoiding easy answers in favor of nuanced, research-informed conversation. As a follow-up to "How Not to F*ck Up Your Kids Too Bad," the show appeals to listeners navigating their own relationships, curious about psychology and sociology of love, or drawn to memoir-style journalism that mixes humor with vulnerability. It's distinctive for treating marriage not as a solved problem but as an evolving, often contradictory experiment—making it a compelling listen for anyone questioning conventional relationship wisdom or seeking honest, adult conversations about intimacy, commitment, and compromise.
