Episode 29: Today, we talk about the first toad-in-the-hole that Nick has ever cooked! This is all thanks to the lockdown of course!  We also …

Episode 28: Our world has changed in ways that we could never had imagined.  We are in uncharted waters as a nation which is having …

Episode 27: We are privileged to bring you Part 2 of The M Word interview with Neil & Trish.  Last time, they spoke to Michaela …

Episode 26: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be with the same person for 50 years? Today’s episode is part one of Michaela’s …

The most romantic day of the year apparently but for some, one of the most profitable days of the year!  Yes, today, we talk about …

Following on from our introduction two weeks ago, today we get stuck into the theme of ‘Dealing with Differences & Triggers’.  From the best to …

There’s a whole lot of relationship news since our last podcast including, stuff about divorce day post the Christmas period as well as positive headlines …

This close to the end of 2019, today’s podcast had to have a new year focus!  However, what this episode isn’t about is setting ourselves …

It’s beginning to look a lot like Stressmas! Will it be a ‘Merry Little Christmas’, will it be a ‘White Christmas’ or the ‘Nightmare before …

Following Michaela’s interviews on several BBC Regional Radio stations, we thought we’d reflect on the tricky subject of infidelity and the findings of a morality …

Last time, we looked at this fairy tale phrase ‘Happily Ever After’ to understand what comes to mind when we think about the word marriage …

In popular Disney stories and fairy tales, ‘Happily Ever After’ always comes at the end of the story, when the villains have been defeated and …

Following on from an email we received from a listener, we are speaking very specifically today about the actual ‘M’ word (rather than referring to …

Don’t panic, if you’re not a fan of Strictly, this isn’t actually an episode dedicated to the show!  It is however about hobbies, interests and …

Since our last podcast, there’s been quite a lot of media attention given to ‘marriage’ following some new statistics and research that has been released.  …

For us, rhythms of life are pretty much dictated by the school year, not just because we have children but because Nick is a teacher!  …

Celebrities are often seen as successful, as though they’ve made it (whatever ‘making it’ really means anyway!).  Yet, when it comes to marriage and relationships, …

It’s smack in the middle of the holiday season and so today’s ‘The M Word’, has a distinctly holiday feel about it as we reflect …

Are anniversaries and milestones in a relationship really that important?  If you’re still together and nothing has really changed, is there any point? Isn’t it …

Do public displays of affection melt your heart or do they make you think yuck?!  Do you and your partner think they are a good …

As couples, simply getting out of the house, away from chores, demands of family life and going on an actual date can seem unnecessary and …

Too young, too old, does it really matter how old you are when you get married? We discuss a listener’s question on this very topic and we’ll be delving into communication in a relationship, looking at the clichés but knowing there’s a lot of truth in them!

Today, we talk about our Viennese experience and we don’t mean the whirly buttery biscuit treat, although food does feature! We’ll also be delving into the relationship ingredient – forgiveness and why it’s important to both of us.

The UK National Marriage Week has come to an end and it’s been a very exciting week! Today we reflect on all of the activity and discuss two pieces of research that have been released to coincide with Marriage Week. One of them leads us on to the cheeky title of this podcast!

What has comedy, cocktails and Karmasutra curry got to do with the UK National Marriage Week? Find out on today’s episode and how you and your partner (married or not) can join in with this national celebration with an exclusive interview with the coordinator!

Is friendship an important ingredient in a healthy marriage or relationship? Can you be married to your best friend or is that just a bit cheesy and the sort of thing found in twee birthday cards?! Join us as we explore further the value of friendship in marriage.

Is being kind to your partner important to you or do you feel as though kindness is a sign of your weakness? Can kindness make a difference in your relationship? We consider these questions and reflect on how kind we are in our own marriage.

Have you had the forever conversation? What is it? Do you need to have it? We explore how it has made all the difference to our relationship and why especially during tough times, it’s one of the keys to a lifelong relationship.

Do you have aspirations for a lifelong relationship that really works? What does this look like in modern society? We explain why the M word can help everyone who wants to explore the answers to these questions.