The Mail-In Podcast

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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.

Latest Episodes:

Living With Your In-Laws For 18 Months Jun 19, 2025

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We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with:

Is it crazy to book a Europe trip during my maternity leave?
I'm living with my in-laws for 18 months. Please help.
How do you know when it's time to change jobs?
What do you say to your friend who follows a bunch of IG models?
How did you know a family had money growing up?

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My Boyfriend Has No Style Jun 12, 2025

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We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries taking you through the questions. Here's what we've got:

My boyfriend has questionable style. What do I do?
Do I go to a bachelorette party 3 months postpartum?
How do I relieve the anxiety of leaving my kid with my in-laws for 10 days?
Do I invite a girl I've been dating for 7 weeks to a wedding?
I'm nervous about having kids after watching my nephew deal with a genetic disorder.

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I'm Moving In With My Girlfriend May 22, 2025

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Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got:

C-Section recovery tips!
My girlfriend moved in and she's absolutely zero help around the house. What do I do?
Is it ok to go to a wedding in Mexico with a 2 month old at home?
1st birthday party etiquette?
Are Sally and Brett tuned into the "red heads are black" conversation?
Advice on moving in with a significant other for the first time?

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Friday vs. Saturday Weddings May 16, 2025

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Happy Friday, y'all. Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki on The Mail-In with you this week. Here's what we've got:

Serious red flag in a girl I've been dating for a year
What's the etiquette on telling one of your best friends you're dating a former "fling" of theirs?
Can I send a wedding registry to people I don't invite to a small wedding?
Is a trip with a third wheel too awkward to take?
Where do you stand on personalized jerseys to games?
Friday vs Saturday weddings

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My Friends Owe Me Four Grand May 08, 2025

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We're BACK on The Mail-In. A lovely Thursday in Austin, TX. Brett Merriman and Sally deFries on the sticks today. Here's what we've got:

1. How much are we contributing to gifts on open-ended wedding registry items like "house fund" or "honeymoon"?

2. What are your thoughts on wearing scrubs in public?

3. Should I still go on a non-refundable trip if my GF is hesitant about traveling overseas?

4. My wife is due on Tuesday after Mother's Day. Should I get her a present for both occasions?

5. My friends owe me $4k which they've said they can't afford to pay back immediately. Now they're traveling to Japan and Costa Rica. What do I do?

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I Can't Stand My Future Sister-In-Law May 01, 2025

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Ready to rip with the next episode of The Mail-In. Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki taking you through this one. Here's what we've got:

Long distance relationship advice
I'm concerned about my friend using my likeness in her book...
When do seasons actually begin?
I think my younger brother is making a mistake marrying this girl
My partner is unsupportive of the changes I've made to my body
Brett's solo trip recs

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How To Know If A Spring Break "Fling" Is More Than That? Apr 24, 2025

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We are BACK on The Mail-In. Brett Merriman and Sally deFries taking you through this one. Here's what we've got:

My BF cheated on me and now I'm stuck in an apartment I can't afford. What do I do?
My fiancée orders cake via DoorDash in the middle of the day and it bothers me
Should I feel bad for skipping my cousin's wedding to take a trip?
Can I invite someone to my bachelor party who isn't invited to my wedding?
How to play a spring break "fling"?
Italy recs

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How To Talk To Your Partner About What You Like In Bed? Apr 11, 2025

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Happy Friday to the Mail-Iners out there! We're back with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries talking shop. Here's what we've got:

Dating a new person and starting to get intimate - how should we go about communicating what we like and don't like?
Struggling in Pharm School - any tips for me?
Graduating from Law School and I'm afraid my sister is going to ruin the ceremony/weekend
What's the proper phone etiquette at a service appointment?
Need tips for traveling with a newborn

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My Wife Hates My Family Apr 04, 2025

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We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with:

Is one AirPod the move at a bar by yourself?
Help! My mother-in-law is using psychological warfare on me...
Should we combine finances before getting married to make things easier?
How should we handle my wife hating my immediate family?
Is it lame to have a low key bachelor party in the city you and your friends already live in?
Banff area recommendations

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Do I Attend The Bachelor Party? Feat. Dillon Cheverere & Dave Ruff Mar 28, 2025

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We have a throwback full house Mail-In for y'all today featuring Dillon Cheverere and Dave Ruff to go along with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki. Here's what we're working with:

I'm a social drinker and she's sober - is that a dealbreaker?
What's the etiquette on watching shows you normally watch with your spouse when you can't watch them together?
Solo trip to Europe for 3 weeks
Go-to karaoke songs when I'm out with my girlfriend's family for the first time?
My older brother crashed out and is now trying to match with my friends on Hinge
Are you under any obligation to attend the bachelor party if you're not a groomsman?

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