How to get away with marriage

In the final episode of season two Sal and Dave reflect on the season and especially the wedding of our son Jonah and his incredible wife Elise.  it was such a moving experience it seemed the best way to end up.  Season Three will return in 2026.  Tha is to the loyal and growing community around the world tuning into to How to get Away with Marriage. 

This week Sal and Dave talk about how being married actually saved their marriage! Is marriage essential, is this particular tradition still relevant and why are people still getting married at a time when there is more social acceptance for cohabitation than ever and it's far less complicated and expensive.  

This week Sal anad Dave reflect on the loss of Dave's mum and how that loos of the last parent is profound for them both indivually and for their marriage.   Below is the eulogy Dave wrote for his mum.   Yesterday we gathered in Launceston to farewell mum.     It's a terrible thing to lose a mother. Especially in a matriarchal family.   When the siblings gathered last night our friend said, "you'r...

This week Sal and Dave chat about the place for positivity in a marriage, and how they have found it makes a big difference

This week Sal and Dave look back on the marriage preparation they did 40 years ago. What was helpful and what they reckon could have been better?

This week Sal and Dave delve into communication,  reflecting on how long it's taken to learrn what each others 'signals' are. "You're telling me a problem but don't want my help? I dont get it"  

This week Sal and Dave reflect on the role of Emotional Intelligence or the lack of it in their marriage.  

This week Sal and Dave reflect on their relationship with money. Apparently money is one of the biggest causes of conflict in most marriages but it hasn't been for Sal and Dave. Is that good though?

This week Sal and Dave reflect on how they learned to argue, or at least are still learning. We discover as the episode goes on that our unhelpful arguments are more to do with our archaic ("beginnings" in original Greek) feelings rather than current knowledge. Strap yourselves in folks. Woohoo!!

This week Sal and Dave are in conversation with old frinds and occasional colleagues Steve and Kath McNee reflecting on how they have gotten away with thier marriage over the years. They delve deep from the early years to empty nesters and everythibg in between. 

A verse from an old hymn we used to sing, kind of wraps up this episode: "We are pilgrims on a journey, we are brothers (and sister) on the road. We are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load" This week Sal and Dave reflect on whether there is such a thing as a Soulmate.

This week Dave and Sal reflect on their many adventures together and how even small adventures helped them to get away with marriage.  

This week Dave and Sal reflect on their long years together and the benefits of a long term relationship.  

This week Sal and Dave celebrate Mother's Day by talking about their own mums, what they learned from them and how they got away with marrIage. 

This week Sal and Dave talk with their old friends Richard and Lynda. We find out how they got away with marriage and a big beautiful blended family. 

This week Dave and Sal reflect on how listening has helped them get away with marriage. they also racall epic fails, family dynamics and the dreadful "Family Meetings"!    

This week Sal and Dave reflect on conflict over the years. What worked, what didn't work and how they're doing it now.

This week Sal and Dave reflect on how being part of various groups of friends helped them get away with marriage.  

This week Dave and Sal refelct on how they are getting away with a history of trauma including how it effects their marriage now.  Be aware that this episode contans discussion about sensitive subjects, take care as you listen. We've included a link below for anyone who wants to explore their own childhood experiences. Adverse Childhood Experiences 

This week Sal and Dave talk about how the little things have made up the big thing. Dave's. ore inclined to do big things occasionaly but discovers we don't all work like that! 

This week Sal and Dave reflect on their values. What they are, how they chose them and how they fall short even after 39 years of marriage.  

This week we talk about supporting each other through the experience of losing a loved one. How it affected our relationship and family.  On reflection death has been a constant part of our marriage and even before we were married.  How we broke the news to each other and all the stuff that goes olong with those pesky marraige vows.

This week in our very first interview Sal and Dave talk with old friends Matt and Leeanne Garvin. We have a bit of fun talking about the old days and find out a little bit about how they are getting away with marriage.