One Sweet Single Life

Season 2 is somehow coming to an end (still not sure how that happened), and before we take a break for the rest of the summer, we wanted to have one last conversation that felt fitting for this season. There is something about summer that makes you want to take stock of your life a little bit. What's working? What's not? What have you been carrying around that you're honestly just tired of carryi...

In this special 4th of July episode of One Sweet Single Life , we’re celebrating all things red, white, and blue…with a dating twist.  Today we’re breaking down our Red, White & Blue Flags when it comes to relationships: Red Flags — the warning signs that make you run White Flags — the standards, preferences, or “icks” we used to hold tightly but have softened on (or completely changed our min...

Marriage is a beautiful vocation. It’s natural to desire love, intimacy, and companionship—and many of us deeply hope and pray for marriage. But what happens when that good desire slowly becomes something more? In this episode of One Sweet Single Life , we’re having an honest conversation about a question that can feel uncomfortable but is worth asking: Have I made marriage an idol? We unpack the...

Summer has a way of stirring something in us. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of childhood—summer break, vacations, pool days, ice cream trucks, staying out late, and the feeling that anything could happen. There was a kind of magic to summer because it felt full of possibility. But adulthood changes things. Work, bills, and responsibilities still exist. And for many single women, summer can become anoth...

Why do some people walk away from good things? No big fight. No betrayal. No cheating. No dramatic red flags. And yet… something that seemed healthy, peaceful, and full of potential still ends. In today’s episode, your hosts Marilis and Gabrielle, unpack self-sabotage from both sides: the person who pulls away and the person left wondering, What just happened? Together, we explore why someone migh...

In this episode of One Sweet Single Life , we're diving into boundaries, emotional burnout, dating, relationships, and why so many women struggle to protect their peace without feeling guilty. Many women are raised to be accommodating, agreeable, and endlessly available. While those qualities can be beautiful, they often leave us emotionally exhausted, overextended, and disconnected from our own n...

Breakups are something almost all of us experience, yet no two are ever quite the same. Some relationships end suddenly. Others slowly fade away. Sometimes you're the one who walks away, and sometimes you're left picking up the pieces of a future you thought was certain. Whatever your story looks like, heartbreak has a way of bringing up emotions you never expected. In today's episode, we're havin...

What does it mean to build a grounded, meaningful life while still remaining open to change? In this episode, we’re talking about the tension so many single women quietly carry: wanting roots, stability, community, and a sense of home… while also knowing that life may still shift in unexpected ways. Maybe you’re unsure what country you’ll ultimately live in. Maybe your career feels open-ended. May...

There are seasons where something hard happens—and there’s no one automatically there to help carry it. No built-in support system. No default person. It’s just…you. In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to walk through those seasons as a single woman—not by numbing out, not by pretending you’re fine—but by staying present, grounded, and rooted in truth. This isn’t about...

You can want a relationship… and feel completely over dating. If you’ve ever thought, “I want love, I just don’t want to go on another date,” this episode is for you. We’re talking about what dating burnout actually looks like, why it happens, and how it can quietly start lowering your standards if you’re not careful. You’re not burnt out on love—you’re tired of how you’ve been experiencing dating...

I don’t ever want to hear the phrase “I’m in my waiting season” ever again. Because for a lot of us, “waiting” has become a default posture toward life. We move through our days like this is all temporary—like the real thing hasn’t started yet. We’re waiting for the relationship, the ring, the next chapter… and in the process, we end up half-living the one we already have. In this episode, we’re t...

There’s an unspoken assumption that if you’re single… you’re more available. More flexible. More likely to say yes. Whether it’s last-minute plans, extra responsibilities at work, or always being the one expected to show up—single women are often treated like their time is somehow more open and less valuable. In this episode, we’re talking about the expectations placed on single women in friendshi...

Red flags. We’ve all seen them. And if we’re honest… most of us have had at least one situation where we saw them—and stayed anyway. In this episode, we’re diving into real listener-submitted red flags and unpacking something deeper: Why don’t we leave when we see the warning signs? Because more often than not—it’s not that we didn’t see them. It’s that we were willing to tolerate them. We talk ab...

You finally take the advice— put yourself out there, say yes to dates —and then… you’re hit with the most unhinged questions imaginable. In this episode, we asked you to share the craziest questions you’ve been asked on dates, and let’s just say… you did not disappoint. From awkward to wildly inappropriate, we’re breaking down what these questions might actually reveal about the person asking them...

Submission is one of the most misunderstood—and honestly, misused—words in conversations about marriage. In this episode, we’re not here to debate it… we’re here to clarify it. Because most people aren’t reacting to what the Church actually teaches—they’re reacting to distortions of it. We break down what Scripture *actually* says (Ephesians 5), why mutual submission is the foundation, and how the...

Money can be a strange topic — especially for women of faith. In some circles, ambition, career goals, or financial independence are seen as somehow less feminine or less open to marriage. Hustle is labeled masculine, while dependence is labeled feminine. But is that actually true? In this episode, we talk about why financial independence isn’t anti-marriage or anti-family — it’s stewardship. Choo...

Thinking about solo travel but feel nervous doing it alone? In this episode, we talk about the fears, freedom, and unexpected growth that comes from traveling the world as a single woman — plus the practical wisdom we wish someone told us before our first solo trips. Solo travel is something we get asked about all the time — especially as single women. There’s a lot of messaging out there that tel...

Age gaps in dating spark strong opinions — especially for women. So we’re talking about it. In this episode, we unpack: What actually counts as an “age gap” Why some women are drawn to older men (stability, direction, confidence) The double standard around dating younger men Power dynamics, red flags, and when an age difference can magnify imbalance Why age doesn’t automatically equal maturity Bec...

As little girls, we picked petals whispering, “He loves me, he loves me not.” Somewhere along the way, the petals changed — but the guessing didn’t. Now it sounds like: “He wants me… he wants me not?” In this episode, we’re unpacking the subtle but powerful difference between being desired and being pursued — because while they can feel similar at first, they are not the same. Desire can feel exci...

The Bare Minimum Is Not a Love Language One Sweet Single Life — Season 2, Episode 1 Welcome back to Season 2 of One Sweet Single Life ! We’re opening this season with a conversation that has been sitting heavy on our hearts — because we keep hearing the same thing from women everywhere. “He texts back.” “He prays with me.” “He opens the door.” “He’s respectful.” “He doesn’t cheat.” And somehow… ba...

Back in August, we traveled to Mexico City together — a trip that left both of us undone in the best way. So in honor of her feast, today we’re talking about Our Lady of Guadalupe , the story behind her apparitions, and what she means for us as Catholic women… especially as single women discerning, building, waiting, and hoping in real time. A Quick Summary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Guadal...

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that comes up in every faith tradition, but we’re approaching it from our experience as Catholic women: interfaith marriage . What does the Church actually teach? Is it allowed? Is it ideal? And what does it look like in real life when spouses aren’t on the same spiritual page? We also share our own thoughts on whether we’d personally be open to an...

Are you actually “perpetually single”… or just refusing to settle? In this episode, we break down the pressure to rush into relationships, the beauty of high standards, and why waiting for the right person is wisdom—not fear. In a world full of wedding bells, social timelines, and “you’re next!” comments at every family gathering, it’s easy to feel like you’re behind. But here’s the truth: if we w...

Holiday Season: Single Edition — Making the Most of the Holidays The holidays are here… which means twinkle lights, cozy nights, peppermint mochas, and—depending on the day—either “Lord, send me a husband” or “Thank God there are no toddlers screaming in my ear right now.” In this week’s episode, we’re diving into both ends of the single-girl holiday spectrum. Whether you’re feeling the sting of w...

In today’s episode, we’re talking non-negotiables — the standards you’re allowed to have, the boundaries you don’t need to apologize for, and the things that keep your dating life aligned with who you are and what you value. If you’re new here, welcome to One Sweet Single Life , where time is never the enemy and where we reject the imaginary timeline pressure that says you need to settle, rush, or...