Is Marriage Worth It?

Welcome back to Season 6 of Is Marriage Worth It? Podcast. We open up with married couple Carrie and Michael who have the love story similar to Taylor Swift's Love Story. If you know the song lyrics you can insert their love story and it is like that song was wrote just for them. Do you have an idea of how a proposal is suppose to go but one person gets something good and well the other ends up with a bruise. Listen to how that went down. You can follow their adventures on IG: carrie_on_b.blessed --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

No guests this week because it is the Season 5 finale of the podcast. Mo and Jenelle recap the season and answer questions they received from the audience. Have they found love yet? Is marriage worth it? Who were their favorite guests and more. They have also inducted a husband into the "Husband's Hall of Fame" Find out who made it. Thank you all so much for rocking with it. Go back and listen to old episodes and reach out to us and let us know how we are doing. It is up in the air if we will make a return. Stay tuned. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

Join us as we talk to our last guests for Season 5 of Is Marriage Worth it? We are joined by Chris and DeVonne who share their story and how they beat the odds by being together even when those around them said they probably wouldn' t make it. DeVonne and Chris themselves say they would have been talking to us as a divorced couple if they didn't give their relationship to God and watch Him do wonders. They are going on 29 years strong-that speaks volumes. Listen to how they first meet and how long it took them to get to their engage status. Many times when people get engaged you think that's it, all is said and done. There is so much that goes into a marriage and beyond and they share make sure you think about all those things before you say I do, because technically you don't until you do. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

This week we are joined by Clarence and Yolanda Lewis who have been married for close to 27 years. For their 25th wedding anniversary they wrote a book together talking about what they have learned. In this episode we chat about how it all started and how even when you think you have it all planned out life just happens to life a different way. I know we all have experienced a moment when life be life'ing. You can get a copy of their book 'The Rhythm of Love: 25 Things 25 Years of Marriage Taught Us' on Amazon Check out their live show on twitch "The Basement" every Sunday 9:00pm EST https://twitch.tv/djcsharp Give them a follow on social media for upcoming events and information https://www.facebook.com/cylentertainment https://twitter.com/cylentertainme2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Keena shares he story about how her marriage ran its course and she knew it was over but didn't feel quite right leaving until she had the closure she needed. Keena has overcome many difficult situations in her life and she uses those moments as something to lean from. Her marriage is no exception. She has learned from the decisions she has made in the past. She shares how military life can affect a a family. You can get in touch with Keena by following her on all socials: Coaching with Keena --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

This week our guest Jonathan, host of the Between the Before and After Podcast, shares his love story. His love story sounds like something straight out of a movie. It has all the elements of a rom com and had Mo and Elle cheesing while listening. Even with a movie moment set up challenges arise in marriage. Listen to how Jonathan shares how he and his wife got through challenging times together and being there for each other even when you don't feel like it. Seventeen years in the game so far and counting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

We are joined by Peyton, author of Not So By Myself, who shares her story with us. This season we have had quite the number of fast timelines and her story will be added to that collection. Is a person's looks enough to jump into a whirlwind relationships with? Peyton also shares how supporting your spouse is a very important component of marriage. But what about when your spouse is wanting to make a career change that will have a major impact on the day to day of "normal" life. Peyton opens up and shares how she navigates OCD and how at one point it did affect her marriage. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

This week we are joined by Harvey and Karese from the Love Is Black Podcast. We start off trying to figure out which baked goods is an essential part of their origin story so many years ago. Cookies, Cupcakes, muffins...does it really matter anymore? Harvey shares how when you meet the one you will be willing to change things about yourself to be with them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

We are joined by Carlos and Erica this week on Is Marriage Worth It? Podcast. Listen along how they share their story with Erica telling and Carlos making commentary on what was going on in his head during certain interactions of how they played out in the story. The tell how they have met the person for them and how going from kind of seeing them around to living in the same area got them to where they are today. The share with us the importance of being steadfast and there for your partner when they need you and learning how to maneuver the grief process from both perspectives. If you are in the central Florida area and need lawn care work contact Alvarez Lawn Care! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

This week we are joined by Kesha and Charlie. They share with us how they first met because they swiped right on Tinder. Their beginning timeline moves rather quickly from first date to being together and meeting the family and friends. They share with us their Disney engagement story and how Charlie had his work cut out for him to keep the moment a "surprise". Kesha and Charlie walk us through what they think life may look like for them in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

On this week's episode, we are joined by Victor the host of the podcast Liquor Talk. We cover topics of what it is like in the dating world from a man's perspective. Is online dating just trash all around? How important is communication really in a relationship? We also cover what it means to be single, past relationships and what you consider red and green flags in relationships. To learn more about Vic you can follow his podcast on IG @liquortalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guests Micah and Nisha share their journey from seeing each around in high school to going there separate ways before reconnecting. Micah shares how he wanted to be more than friends while Nisha was just looking for friends. Micah believes in the power of manifestation and after listening to their story it will make you believe in it to. Their lives are intertwined and they both realize the importance of family when it comes to choosing your best friend for life. They also talk about the transition from spouses to parents and what that means for them. Micah and Nisha share an instagram Twovegansonelove give them a follow to learn more about them and the vegan lifestyle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

We are joined by the Willie and Fionna, hosts of The Thing About Us Podcast who share their story with us. When you ask most married couples how long they have been married you usually get one answer. Wille and Fionna have different views about how to answer that question. One of the answers makes it sound like marriage is a prison sentence. Is it? Willie and Fionna explain how they went from knowing of each other to something more and how they just ended up married with no prior talk. You can find more about Willie and Fionna by listening to their podcast The Thing About Us available on all podcast streaming platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Connie shares her experience of being married twice. She has learned a lot about herself in those two marriages and she explains that getting to know your partner is important and that may have been a step she missed. She also sheds light on being a part of the Bahai faith and what their beliefs on marriage consists of. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Welcome Back to Season 5 of Is Marriage Worth It? Our first guest of the season is Amanda and she chats with us about if you know you know. They really met for the first time, got engaged and married all within six months. Talk about a short timeline. Just the way she talks about her husband you can feel the love that they have for each other in their relationship. There was no reason for them to wait so they decided to just do the damn thing and get married. Take a listen to get to know more about their story. Follow their love story on tiktok @shineshineaway114 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

It's the Season 4 finale! Mo and Elle recap the season share what they learned and what they have been doing since the previous season finale. They also take the time to answer questions from listeners. Find out who is going to do better and in what context. Have they left the house? Have they found someone? Have they finally figured out if marriage is worth it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our final guests of the season have been married for 29 years. They share with us how they started and have grown so much in their relationship. They have found a way to help others grow too. They experienced long distance during dating and even the early part of their marriage due to work. Listen to see how they made that work. They are a fun energetic couple who have a passion for their marriage and it shows. Learn more about them at Marriagescanwin.com They have a podcast, Becoming a Millionaire Power Couple --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guests Precious and Sekou tell us about how their journey to marriage. First of all, it depends on who you ask to find out how their story begins. Listen to them explain their five minute hugs and how it just became a thing for them. They share their engagement story and it may be one of the most down to earth, hilarious proposals we have heard on the podcast. It's bound to be a fan favorite. They keep it 100% with us and share their future plans with us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Courtney, cohost of A Nefarious Nightmare podcast, joins us this week to talk about her marriage. She lets us know that she had to kiss a lot of frogs to find her prince. She shares their journey of how she knew he was the one from their first official encounter. It's always a good sign when you can listen to a person talk about their person and you hear the love they have for them in their voice and how they talk about them . She shares where she sees their marriage in the future and all the wonderful things that make her husband so great. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Big T, host of the podcast "I Kan't Make This Up" joins us to talk about his experiences in the dating world. Life will through you different situations and how you react literally depends on the situation. He shares with us a relationship that changed the way he viewed relationships. He shares how sometimes you end up in situationships but to make the most of it make sure you are doing what you want. Is communication in person a dying art? Dating in 2022 has become a lot harder because people just do not know how to communicate effectively. You can follow Big T on social media landoverlegend on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guests this week, Samantha and Qwynn, share their story of going from just homies to something more. Samantha shares how she knew the person she was meant to be with would be really weird and that's how she knew Qwynn was her. Intentional has been the reoccurring theme throughout their dating, engagemaent and marriage. They have found what works for the. Take a listen to their story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Dan opens up about his time being married and how it was in a sense "fake". He does not like saying it was a fake marriage but take a listen to what he means by it. He tells us how important it is to be true to yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest met her husband when they were young. She married at 18 and made the best of marriage. Jennifer shares that she had a lot of growing up to do and it was a big adjustment getting married at a young age. She talks about how sometimes you have to go through hell and come out to appreciate what you have. Her and her husband live busy lives but they make sure to spend time with each other. You can check out her podcast: Afro latino teacher rural south podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Good things can happen when you decide to give a person a second chance. Our guest Tiara J shares how she and her partner took a break and found themselves back together. It takes work getting to know the newer versions of themselves. In between that time she shares her dating adventures and what can make or break a relationship. Iam_tiaraj @thetiarajbrand www.thetiarajbrand.com/shop the queens table queenstableshow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest this week is Aliyah. She let us into the details of what it means to be solo poly. She has discovered that non-traditional relationships work best for her. She has learned a lot about herself through this and talks to us about creating boundaries and sticking to them. Being solo poly she has been able to experience dating in a different way that includes some great times and some bad times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

In this episode we talk to Joyce who shares her story of how The Creator set things in motion for her second marriage. It takes a special person to be able to care for their loved ones when they get sick. She tells us what it is like being married to a truck driver and also blended families doesn't always work right away. She is the host of Natural Bliss Podcast. Owner of Heavenly Bodies Wellness.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest this week Telma went from breaking up with her boyfriend to meeting her future husband in the same day. Listen to see how her story unfolds. She also shares with us how they learned to have open lines of communication within their marriage and how being adaptable to change is necessary. Romance may not look the same for all people and they make it work for them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest this week has no experience of his own in the dating world but somehow finds himself always being the middle man or fix it guy for other's relationship. He shares what he could be potentially looking for in a partner and even throws the question back on us making us stop and think about it. It's a big question that needs answer so you can be intentional about the people you choose to date. We also talked about what it means to make a compromise. Does one person win? Do both people lose? Or are we thinking about compromise the wrong way? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Joey, host of the B3F podcast takes time to tell us about his marriage and how life is different when you start off young, married, and broke. He lets us know that outside pressures can cause you to fast track decisions you were in the process of making. He also opens up about how therapy is a useful thing for everyone and it helped save his marriage. Make sure to check out his podcast B3F on all podcast streaming platforms. You can also tune into him on Something for the weekend( facebook live) on the Soul Tv facaebook page. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Welcome Back to Season 4! We kick off this season with Maurice and Sharon who share with us how they found they way back to each other after being college lovers. They talk about how an important part of being in a relationship is knowing that you are safe with that person. Have you ever met a couple that doesn't argue? Look no further and let them explain to you how that works in their marriage. Transitions from being married to parents then grandparents and how you make time for each other in all the different aspects as you grow together. We are excited to be back with a new season for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our season 3 finale! Mo and Elle recap what they have learned from their guests this past season and what has been going on in their personal lives. Hibernation season is over so they will be out and about. Season 4 will return tbd. In the meantime follow them on social media to keep up with the news. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guests Brandon and Alexandra share their love story and how their friendship turned into something more. When you see your moment you have to go for it because you may never get that chance again. They keep it real and share that marriage is hard work. Follow Brandon on instagram @strateshg Follow Alexandra on Instagram @typezspeechie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Danielle had a tweet go viral and she is here to tell us the background story. She walks us through how she got married and divorced within a calendar year and what that experience was like. Listen to some of the advice she has learned from her brief marriage and life post divorce. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Shannon (Host of the podcast Upgrade to get Paid) shares her experience of being married for 10 years and then learning how to find herself after she got a divorce. She shares what it was like to navigate being a single mom and shares what it was like attempting to get back into the dating world before she made the realization that having a man isn't a need and she knows her worth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

We talk with James the host of the 79th street podcast and get a male's perspective in the dating world. He shares how he had to learn to be comfortable in his singleness and how he eventually transitioned from that to being in a relationship. He shares his take on being the single friend and getting invited to weddings. The single male in the dating world can be just as bad for anyone in the dating world. He shares his thought son how marriage is for some, but it is not for all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Jan opens up about her past. She shares how she become a widow and also a homicide victim survivor. Jan takes us on a journey of learning about her husband's double life that eventually led to his demise. She shares how she was able to move on from the past and what that looks like for her. She is the author of A Life Divided which can be found on amazon She is also the host of the podcast the Domino Effect of Murder which is available on all streaming platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Tina shares how online dating can work out in the long run. She went from being stood up on their first date to eventually marrying this man. Trusting your instinct and setting boundaries. She also touches on handling exes of your partner and dealing with mother in laws. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Brad, host of the podcast "My House" shares his relationship experiences. Life comes at you fast and sometimes you have no idea what is going on until you're already in it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guests Destiny and Sammy share how they went from acquaintances to friends to eventually lovers. But one thing throughout their encounter is Sammy was not shooting his shot. Just when you think this may be the moment they get together think again. They share their experiences of planning and having a wedding during the beginning of covid. Destiny also shares what it is like to be married to a man in uniform. Follow them on instagram: @iamurdestinyy @sprevilus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Lisa shares her experience about sometimes you just need to wait instead of trying to make something fit that shouldn't. A sign is if you don't want to introduce your family to them you can be sure they aren't for you. It can be hard having history together but going your separate ways is right and you just wait until you find exactly what you are looking for. There is no reason to settle. We also explore if true love exists and what exactly is it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Ou guest Ruben shares his experience of what he calls a rollercoaster life. He has been through a divorce and a broken engagement and shares some advice on how he has moved on and learned a few things from those times in his life. We also discuss what is considered a date. Ruben's definition of what makes a date has us questioning if we need to rethink our idea of dating. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Sylvie host of "Secrets From The Saddle: All Things Cycling" shares her story of having the honor to find her forever marriage after going through a semi rocky one with her first. There are times when you have to listen to your gut feeling even when things don't seem like they will turn out how you would like. Sylvie shares how she learned to pick herself back up and move on to find something even better. She talks about dating as a single mom and coparenting. You can follow sylviedaoust_cyclist on instagram and check out her website sylviedaoust.ca to learn more --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guests Galia and Jess the co-host of the podcast “The New Paradigm Podcast” share their love story of how it all started with a DM. That DM led them to travel the world to meet up for the first time. Their story shows you how you can make the toughest of situations work if both parties are willing to be intentional. The journey is not always easy but when you choose the right person they make it all worthwhile. Website: www.schoolsofconsciousness.online Follow them on instagram: @healwithgalia @jessgarcia.coaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Randell Stroud shares his perspective on the single male in the dating world. He has learned quite a lot in his time in the dating world and how there are important things that need to be talked about before you take that next step. He shares how he trusts his heart when he comes to those matters. He equates the dating world to being a fisherman and how you can't always cast your net in the same place thinking you'll get different results. Check out his book on amazon: Global Human Trafficking In The Family Law Courts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our guest Kara has a love story that is filled with so many romantic movie moments you would not think it is real. We are totally here for it, movie moments can exist in the real world. Listen as she shares how she decided to move across states to give a person a chance. She explains how marriage is like being in a group project for life and that will make you think twice about it. Do you even like group projects? Could you really work on a lifelong project with one person? Makes you think. Follow her on instagram @OneRuleChurch and @karamarieyoung --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Welcome back to our Season 3! We talk with guests Candice and Brandon and how her idea of having just a hot summer fling turned into marriage. They share how things do not always go according to plan and you have to learn how to handle what may come your way. They share how they had to deal with grief and heartache in the first year of their marriage and how they have learned to heal and stay together. Learn more at https://hopeinhealinghearts.org/ Website candicedeleeuw.com Candice is also the author of Hope (Amidst the Stories I Told Myself) and two studies that go along with the book available on Amazon, BAM, Barnes and Noble Children's book coming soon: Ben's Bossy Belly --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

No guest this week because it is the Season 2 Finale!!! Time for a brief recap. Join Mo and Elle as they discuss what they learned from their guests in season two and what they will be applying to their lives in the future. This whole time they thought love was enough to make any relationship work turns out they were wrong and there is a lot more to relationships than love. Listen to their adventures of virtual speed dating and how it may or may not have worked out. Still on the search to find out if marriage is worth it. Thank you to all our guests and listeners who make this podcast possible. Follow the show on instagram, twitter, and TikTok @marriageworthit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Our season 2 finale guests have been married for 2 years but their story is only the beginning. It is all about being vulnerable with your partner. From day one you need to be vulnerable if you want to attract your person. Even with dating online it has to be giving 100% of yourself --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Marriage has its ups and downs and sometimes not matter how much you fight to keep it alive things come to an end. Our guest this week shares her experience of going through a divorce after being married for twenty three years. There is life after divorce also and she shares how she picked herself back up and started the healing process. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

Have you ever locked eyes with a person and realized that they are the one for you? Our guest shares her story of how she did just that and no matter what path life led her on he was the one and all roads led back to him. She shares what it is like going from high school sweethearts to being a military spouse and what that brings to the relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support

This week our guests are a part of a triad. They share how polyamory works in their relationship and how it all started for them. They may have to do things a little differently but they make it work and their family is growing. Listen to these three share how their life works. To learn more about polyamory or ask questions visit polyam.us Follow polyam.us on instagram and tik tok to keep up with their journey --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ismarriageworthit/support