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The Mail-In Podcast

Your questions, answered. Brett Merriman and Sally deFries tackle the problems faced and questions asked by 20 and 30-somethings on a daily basis.

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59:53

How Do You Repair A Friendship?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/04/02

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 into me. Where do I go from here? 5. How do you repair a friendship with a former best

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66:22

Is My Longtime Best Friend In Love With Me?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/03/30

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 wherever coming out of grad school with a remote job. Where should I go? Our Partners: Green

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75:47

How Long Can You Keep Seeing Multiple People?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/03/12

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 are your thoughts on relationship etiquette for two people when one person is fresh out of a

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61:32

How Big Of An Age Difference Is Too Big?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/02/26

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 planning to get pregnant in the middle of her wedding planning season? Our Partners: Ridge

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68:32

Appetizers & Vacation Spots

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/02/20

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 $200 OFF Square hardware when you sign up at Square.com/go/mail WRITE IN TO THE

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45:22

How Do I Evaluate Moving?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/02/12

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 participating? 5. We're doing a destination wedding in Austin this fall - where should we do our

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55:24

Can I Put Grandma's Diamonds In An Engagement Ring?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/02/05

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 get hired at my company a few levels below me. Our Partners: Green Chef: Get 50% OFF plus

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74:00

Washing Your Hands Before Unloading The Dishwasher

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/01/29

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 where a couple should get married, and more. Our Partners: - Lola

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61:27

Should We Even Have A Wedding At This Point?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/01/22

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 mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off Warby Parker: Get 15% OFF your order plus free

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69:50

My Wife Cheated On Me

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/01/15

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% OFF plus FREE breakfast for a YEAR with code mail50off at

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69:40

Where Do I Draw The Line?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2026/01/08

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 a trip even though we have things to work out? 6. How to tell my friends I'm pregnant when

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56:41

My Encounter With A Rude Bartender

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2025/12/11

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 $45 OFF with code MAILIN at AuraFrames.com Green Chef: Get 50% OFF your first month PLUS

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80:26

The Mail-In Thanksgiving Spectacular ft. Randy Trembacki

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2025/11/21

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 thankful for? Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get $20 OFF with code AURA20 at

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59:19

Where Do I Meet Single People At 31?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2025/11/07

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 Factor Meals: Get 50% OFF plus FREE shipping on your first box with code mail50off at

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60:00

Happy Halloween!

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2025/10/31

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 feeling disrespected by my employer and wondering what to do. WRITE IN TO THE MAIL IN LEAVE A

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68:47

Are We Dating The Same Guy Groups feat. Randy Trembacki

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2025/10/16

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 to make the best of working remotely in Japan for two weeks? Our Partners: MasterClass: Get

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43:59

How Do I Ask My Girlfriend's Dad To Marry His Daughter?

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2025/10/03

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: Use code 50MAIL at GreenChef.com/50MAIL to get 50% OFF your first month then 20% OFF your

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76:07

Am I Ready For Kids? Feat. Will deFries

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2025/09/25

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 AuraFrames.com with code MAILIN Mando: Get 20% OFF plus FREE shipping with code MAIL at

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76:20

I Can't Get Over My Boyfriend's Ex

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2025/09/18

We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman & producer Randy Trembacki. Here's what we've got this week:1. Is it weird that I'm embarrassed to continue donating plasma as a side hustle? 2. Feeling burnt out at my sales job. How can I pivot without admitting defeat? 3. Dallas recs feat. Dallas native Dave Ruff. 4. Need help networking at work to climb the ladder. 5. I can't get over my boyfriend's ex of 10 years. Our Partners: Green Chef: Get 50% OFF your first month PLUS 20% OFF your

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76:31

I'm Afraid Of The Dentist Feat. Will deFries

The Mail-In Podcast ·

2025/09/09

We're back on The Mail-In from The Sauna aka Washed HQ with Brett Merriman and special guest, husband of Sally, Will deFries. Here's what we're working with this week: 1. My boyfriend is afraid of the dentist. 2. We're in the full swing of wedding planning and I don't want someone to come. 3. I need help putting together a business casual wardrobe on a budget. 4. What to expect after child #2? 5. New York City recommendations Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get $35 OFF a frame with code

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