The Mail-In Podcast

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How Transparent Do I Have To Be About My Past Partners? Jun 16, 2022

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Brett is back and Sally is fired up for summer. We're breaking down your biggest problems this week on The Mail-In. Things like:

- How do you plan to talk to your kids about "x-rated" content?

- I'm flirting with my neighbor big time. What's the next step?

- Did I get a pity wedding invite? Do I go?

- How much do I have to tell a new boyfriend about my past sex life?

- I'm on the other side of a best-friend-catching-feelings relationship. Help

- San Diego recs?

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Do I Need To Quit My Job Because of My Girlfriend? Jun 09, 2022

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With Brett on vacation in Montana, Sally deFries was joined by Circling Back's very own Will deFries. Together, they go through questions about fading friendships, how soon is too soon to make plans in a new relationship, asking her dad for permission to marry her on the golf course, whether or not someone should quit their job due to their girlfriend's demands, brushing your teeth in the office, and shower thoughts involving wildlife photography and hotel bedding.

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How To Deal With Misogyny In The Workplace? Jun 02, 2022

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We're back! This week on The Mail-In, Sally and Brett are back in the studio to solve your most pressing problems with decent to above-average advice. Here's what we've got this week:

- What are things you take advantage of when your significant other is out of town?

- My boyfriend sold our house without consulting me. Help?

- How do I take a chance apartment elevator run-in to the next level?

- How do I deal with misogyny in the workplace?

- What color are bones?

- I'm traveling to the UK in a few months and I'm not sure how to handle it?

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How Do You Cut Down Wedding Invites? May 19, 2022

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This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to make cutting down your wedding list MUCH easier. We're getting into hair care and grilling season. Jam packed episode taking you into the weekend.

- How does Sally get her hair looking good in the Texas heat?

- What's the criteria for wedding invitees?

- Helping a friend through a rough patch

- Could you win the lottery and keep it a secret?

- What should I do for my family before moving away from my hometown?

- I'm struggling with moving to NYC because I don't want to be like everyone else

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Can Guys And Girls Be 'Just Friends'? May 12, 2022

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This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries is back in the saddle with Brett Merriman fresh off a trip to Cabo for the both of them. We're solving your problems one email and phone call at a time. Here's what we've got:

- Should I feel guilty about having a destination wedding AND destination bachelor party?

- How do you stand up for yourself in the workplace without being an asshole?

- Family wedding and bachelorette party on the same day... what do I do?

- My BF is gaining wait and idk how to tell him I don't like it !

- Can girls and guys really be just friends???

- Tips for a first vacation with a significant other

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Is It Weird That My Boyfriend Is Getting Selfies From His Coworker? May 05, 2022

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Curveball for you this week! Randy Trembacki is on the mic with Brett as they dig into the most burning questions from the audience. Bringing the A game ahead of Cabo this week. Here's what we've got:

- How do you balance life in your 20s?

- How do you handle a long distance relationship with ZERO cell service?

- Is there an easy way to get into golf?

- Is it weird that my boyfriend's coworker sends him selfies and hearts?

- Handling burnout in grad school. Both work and relationships...

- I have a crush on a business school classmate and we finish the semester soon. HELP.

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I Told My Best Friend I Have Feelings For Her. She Didn't Have Them Back. Apr 28, 2022

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This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFriesare back to help get you in gear. Summer is fast approaching and we're about in hotness journey territory. Issues that postgrads face on a daily basis? We're here to help. Here's what we've got this week:

- How do I tastefully post thirst traps to making my Instagram more attractive? Where's the line?

- Should I continue to stick it out in sales or switch up careers entirely?

- I bought a house and then my roommate moved out. What should I do with his room while I'm a little strapped for cash?

- I told my best friend I have feelings for her. She didn't have them back. I'm devastated but want to stay friends - what do I do?

- I'm the maid of honor! Great! Now what?

- Recommendations: Breck & Vail edition

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How Do You Handle Fighting With Your Significant Other? Apr 21, 2022

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This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to tackle the most pressing issues facing postgrads everywhere. This week, we're taking on:

- Rescheduling a couples birthday trip that overlaps with a bachelor party?

- Where would you retire and what would you want to do?

- How do you handle the anxiety of starting a new job?

- If I'm gonna "start over", career-wise, personal life-wise, where do I go and how do I do it?

- How do you handle drunk bickering with your sig oth?

- I have a bachelor party in Houston coming up... what do we need to hit?

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Can I Borrow Your Frozen Marg Machine? Apr 14, 2022

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This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to take on the biggest problems that 20 and 30-somethings face on a daily basis. This week we're hitting:

- When is it socially acceptable to wear airpods?
- How do I stand out on a "getting to know you" survey as a new employee?

- Protocol when dating a healthcare professional with weird schedules?

- Is it cool to not invite my buddy to my bachelor party even though I went to his?

- Is it rude to say no when someone asks about borrowing my frozen marg machine?

- Cabo recommendations for dinners, attractions, etc on a honeymoon?

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The Existential Crisis Episode Apr 07, 2022

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This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries and Brett Merriman break down their own past existential crises in the spirit of the questions they fielded from the audience. The biggest problems 20 & 30-somethings face, we're here to answer. Here's what we've got this week:

- How do you keep in contact with old friends with the speed of life increasing?

- How do you quit your job respectfully?

- What sacrifices do you make that bring you the most joy?

- How do I spend 2 months of postgrad "funemployment" before I start my full time job?

- How do you cope with immense amount of change in life?

- My bachelor party is in Saratoga Springs. How do I make sure we crush it?

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