The Mail-In Podcast

We're back on The Mail-In fresh off a few Europe trips with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. Europe pros/cons 2. Am I right to feel weird about my girlfriend talking to exes? 3. Sally's COSTCO list 4. My friend backed out of our all-inclusive resort room, what should I do? 5. Is it ok to propose in Italy after a wedding? Photographer? WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries mixing it up. Here's what we've got: 1. The squad goes to Europe. 2. We're terrified of having a baby. What should we know? 3. How do I get over being fired from my last job? 4. How do you make the decision to switch careers from teaching? 5. Am I wrong for lying about how much money I make and having it affect our relationship? O...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. Instagram story etiquette 2. What are we watching this summer - Love Island UK or USA? 3. We're talking hall passes 4. Can I be annoyed that my MIL put my SIL on her Costco membership? 5. My wife is bummed we're having a boy when she wanted to have a girl... Our Partner: Warby Parker: Buy one prescriptio...

We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki in the co-host chair. Here's what we've got this week: 1. Am I overreacting about my soon-to-be mother-in-law pressuring us in wedding planning? 2. What should I do with my engagement ring? 3. We purchased a home in our mid 20s and can't seem to get on our neighbors good side. 4. We have three events in one weekend - what should we...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. My MIL is subtweeting my husband and I... 2. Should I make an effort to build a relationship with extended family after they've made it clear we're different people? 3. Is it a dork move to wear over-the-ear headphones in the office? 4. I'm having trouble adjusting to having a roommate agai...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. I wasn't invited to a school program party. Should I just show up? 2. How do you deal with losing a parent? 3. How do you build a community as a working mom with no past friends/family around? 4. Should I be concerned about not having as many friends as my fiancée at our wedding? Our Partne...

We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. My married neighbor won't stop sending me reels. Help. 2. My wife is reliant on AI to help "fix" her body and chronic pain and won't see a doctor. 3. What Masters merch would y'all snag? 4. I wan't my girlfriend to fall in love with Austin when she visits. What should we do? 5. Should we get a dog/ca...

We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. I was planning on proposing soon, but now feel emotionally abused and am thinking of calling it off - what should I do? 2. Getting through postpartum anxiety 3. My cousin-in-law wears flip flops and cargo shorts to weddings. How can I stop him from doing that at mine? 4. I asked a girl out who wasn't...

We're back! The Mail-In Podcast with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. Headed to a bachelor party at 32. Do I try to drink like I used to? 2. If I break up with my girlfriend, do I have any right to stay in her condo for a while? 3. Is it weird to wear a tuxedo to a non black-tie wedding? 4. Is my longtime best friend in love with me? 5. I have the opportunity to move whe...

Back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. A follow up on last week's pregnancy-during-the-wedding question. 2. How long can you keep seeing multiple people? 3. Is it wild to listen to podcasts at 3.5x speed? 4. My wife and I have vastly different TV preferences and need a mediator. 5. How do I pack for a 10 day Europe trip with a kid? 6. What ar...

Back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki filling in today. Here's what we've got: 1. How big of an age difference is too big when dating? 2. Should we do a registry for our new house or is that tacky? 3. Setting FaceTime boundaries with in-laws. 4. My girlfriend leaves her makeup bag in the car then blames me for not remembering to take it out. 5. Do I tell my sister I'm plannin...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. New mom fashion help. 2. Should I feel weird about leaving my toddler with my in-laws for a weekend? 3. Bachelorette Party input on location, ideas, etc. 4. Brett & Sally's appetizer and vacation spot draft. Our Partners: Lola Blankets: Get 40% OFF with code MAILIN at LolaBlankets.com Square: Get up to $...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Producer Randy Trembacki. Here's what we've got: 1. Should I go to this guys wedding with old coworkers I hate? 2. Compromising with my future wife on vacation activities. 3. What factors make moving the solution? Happiness? People? Location? 4. My friends do nothing but play board games and I hate it. How do I still hang with them without part...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. Advice for handling a slacker on your work team? 2. My wife and I aren't sure whether to intervene with a couple experiencing parenting inequalities. 3. How do I go about asking her Dad for permission to marry her? 4. I have family jewels that I'd like to put in an engagement ring. 5. I helped my buddy g...

Back on ⁠The Mail-In⁠ this week with ⁠⁠Sally deFries⁠ and Will deFries. Here's what we've got: This week, Sally is joined by Will (filling in for Brett who is on a ski trip) to talk a listener with intimacy issues, saving money while also enjoying your life, washing your hands before emptying the dishwasher, a new parent grabbag, lacking empathy because of your job, handling conflict, choosing whe...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. How often do you wash jeans? 2. Sell my husband on moving to Austin from PA 3. Traveling to San Diego and Napa with a 9 month old 4. Should we even have a wedding at this point? 5. I'm 23 dating a 33 year old Our Partners: Factor Meals: Get 50% OFF your first box PLUS free breakfast for a year with code...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. Can we get Sally's thoughts on Heated Rivalry? 2. My wife of 2 years cheated on me. Again. 3. Engagement ring shopping. 4. We've both put on a bit of relationship weight and I think she looks better now... but she doesn't. 5. We accidentally invited a third couple to a NYC trip. Our Partner: Factor: Get 50...

Happy New Year from the squad at The Mail-In Pod. Brett Merriman & Sally deFries back on the mic with y'all. Here's what we've got this week: 1. Having trouble managing a tough relationship with my dad while being there for my mom. 2. Friendships of the opposite gender? 3. Ski trip bachelor party out west? 4. If you're in someone's wedding party do you still get them a gift? 5. Should I propose on...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki. Here's what we've got: 1. What should I get my dad for retirement? 2. Throwing an end-of-year party for my law firm. 3. What should I do in a situation where a bartender was extremely rude to me? 4. My girlfriend goes out and doesn't answer when I'm there to pick her up. Should I end things? Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Producer Randy Trembacki for a dose of nostalgia and some questions on top. Here's what we've got: 1. Deciding between family members as a wedding officiant. 2. What does "a couple" mean at the store? 3. My buddy is getting married and we're not a fan of his fiancée... 4. Need help with my Thanksgiving mac n' cheese! 5. What is Randy than...

We're back on The Mail-In Podcast with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. How do I stop being habitually late to things? 2. Where do I meet single people at 31? 3. How do I manage too many bachelorette parties? 4. My girlfriend sneezes into her hands 5. What's the hiking like in Austin? Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get $20 OFF with code AURA20 at AuraFrames.com Fac...

We're back on The Mail-In Podcast for a Halloween edition with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we got: 1. Skipping my best friend's kid's birthday parties. 2. What are your thoughts on pursuing single fatherhood by choice? 3. Setting boundaries when moving back to the town your family lives in. 4. I'm pregnant with my first and am thinking about having one vs. two kids? 5. I'm feelin...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki filling in. Here's what we're working with: 1. Should I be bothered that a girl asked about me in a "are we dating the same guy?" group? 2. Am I within my right to charge my friends for a hotel room they checked out late from? 3. How can I bring up to my wife that her mom living with us is becoming a real problem? 4. How t...

Back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries! Here's what we've got taking you into the weekend: 1. What's the female equivalent of guys doing the ABC pants, polo, white sneakers outfit? 2. What is life like as a working mom? 3. Need help talking to my girlfriend's dad about proposing! 4. Should I donate sperm to be the biological father of my friend's baby? Our Partner: Green Chef: U...

Back on The Mail-In with special guest Will deFries on the mic. Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki are there too. Here's what we're working with: 1. Trimming the wedding guest list? 2. How do I talk to my boss about ensuring my role is hybrid? 3. Need help supporting my brother through a tough time 4. I'm in my late 30s and not sure if I'm ready for kids? Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get $35 OFF at...