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Jul 8
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59. Giving you modern marriages, prenups...

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Do you, Alex, take Jon, to be your wedded husband? Sign this prenup first. Today’s episode is all about millennials and marriage. Alex and Jon discuss modern marriages, changing your last name, and why your friends bail after you have kids. If you could get married again, how would you do it differently? Or would you do it at all? Click on today’s episode and find out!


0:00 - Intro

20:53 - You’re Selfish For Not Wanting Kids

25:00 - If There’s a Will, There’s a Godparent

29:04 - The Evolution of Marriage

31: 22 - Changing Your Mind on Kids

37:32 - Do I Change My Last Name?

42:21 - Will I Be Happier Without Kids?

46:05 - My Friends Bailed After I Had Kids

50:07 - Separate Bank Accounts

54:21 - My BF Doesn’t Want To Get Married

01:01:07 - We Want Prenup! WE WANT PRENUP!


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