Is Marriage Worth It?

It's just Mo and Elle wrapping up the season and letting you know all the things we have learned in Season 6. We answer questions our listeners have submitted. We update you with our love lives. Find out which husband has made it into our husbands hall of fame. Six seasons in do Mo and Elle know if marriage is worth it?

Welcome to our Season 6 finale! We have enjoyed our guests this season and we are ending our season with married couple, Branson and Dinah. They have a story that has so many intricate details of how it is all about timing. They were meant to be together but only when the moment was right. We discuss what should you say back to a person that says I love you, but you aren't quite sure you feel the same way yet. During a beautiful surprise proposal Dinah had to make sure "Did you ask my dad?".

Happy Valentine's Day!

On this week's episode we talk to Darwin and Fanta who started off as high school sweethearts. They share when they first remember seeing each other and they both tell a different story. They have learned to get through differences such as religion and cultures and make it work for themselves. Listen as they share a pivotal moment that changed their marriage and how they handled it together.

We are joined by KD and Andy who share how they each are grateful they got another chance at love and how that looks like for them in their marriage. They share with us important things they have learned and what it takes to protect your marriage and your peace.

Our guests Ricardo and Dequina share how they met and let's just say it wasn't what either of them expected. Ricardo shares how he asked her dance and she said no but ended up dancing with someone else. How did they get from there to a married life? They share what it was like to go from the mindset of I to we.

We are joined by Delon and Angela who share their story of how they ended up married even though one party never intended on marriage in the first place. They went from friends to married and it's still a little iffy on how they got there but it's one of the best things to happen.

This week we are joined by Amanda who shares her experience of how she has learned to move on from being the sex trafficker's wife. It is a part of her life that happened and she wants to share her story to let others know you can heal from going through a trauma.

We have a chat with Edith and Trevor who have been married for fifty four years. Memory can be a little iffy when you think back to how you first met but Edith says she's sticking to he story. This couple tells us what the "secret" to their long marriage has been so far.

Our guest Vonasha shares her what had happened moment of how she and her husband met and how it wasn't love at first sight but a friendship that grew. When the person you marry is a romantic you make for a epic way to be asked to be a girlfriend and then a more epic proposal story that is planned right under your nose.

Follow Vonasha's art on instagram @_vpart

Our guest this week Mari shares how choosing to wait for things to align was well worth the wait. It is important to have leadership that can guide you into making decisions that will be beneficial to you in the long run.

We are joined by Bea, podcast host of The Pretty Nerd Time Machine, who shares her story of how life has a funny way of playing out. She shares what it is like to long distance date while being in the military. We have another timeline that moves so fast that Mo & Elle are still trying to wrap their minds around. Bea shares how she has had a successful marriage so far and the transition to parenthood.

We are joined by Bianca who decided to join the online dating app and set her distance of fifty miles for meeting the love of her life. There was a glitch in the matrix and she matched with someone from London, England while being from Detroit, Michigan. Let's just say it was match that was destined to happen. She shares with us her epic love journey and all that entails. It wasn't all smooth sailing but they have made it through to the other side.

We are joined by Dominique (IG: @Msprototyp3) who shares how she probably shouldn't have gotten married but you know life happens and you kind of roll with the punches. It took her some time to realize that things may need to change because your partner is not responsible for your happiness and when you realize that it can open doors for you.

You can also check out her podcast Two True Fish anywhere you listen to podcast.

Take a listen to Sis Isom's interesting perspective on marriage. In this episode we dive into her belief that marriage is primarily for having children, rather than just being about love. We explore her personal experience as someone who has been married twice and how life was like and where she got her views on marriage from.

Took us six seasons, but we finally have Elle's mom Esther join the podcast to share her story. She shares how she felt she had a part time lover even though she was married. How do you navigate married life when your husband has a demanding job that provides for the family. When do you know it is time to maybe call things quits if it is no longer serving a purpose?

We are joined by Nick Jonas....no not that Nick Jonas. Nick says marriage sucks but listen as to why he says marriage sucks. He shares his idea of the 100% Theory when it comes to marriages. Also why is it always happy wife, happy life and not happy spouse, happy house? We think that narrative should change.

We are joined by podcast host Amanda from Dating Will Be The Death of Me. First off everyone has gone through their hoe phase, it may look different for everyone though. Amanda shares some of the dates and relationships she has been in and what she has learned from those. We discuss red flags and green flags of what we look for on the apps or in person. Dating can teach you a lot about yourself. We are rooting for Amanda and we will see where life's journey takes us.

Follow Amanda on Twitter and IG: @datingdeathofme

Remember if you're looking for someone to help you with your dating profile Amanda might be willing to help!

We are joined by Kryssy who shares how being an event planner on the side has helped her gauge who will most likely make it and who might not. She shares some of the things she has learned along the way and how she has grown her event planning business from just doing it for a friend. Kryssy has seen and heard it all from couples. She shares some of the wildest weddings she's been too and how she handled a mother in law that didn't understand boundaries. She even shares with us her love life and how that is currently going.

You can follow Kryssy on Twitter: @KryssyLaReina (Certified Hoodie Thief)

Welcome back to Season 6 of Is Marriage Worth It? Podcast. We open up with married couple Carrie and Michael who have the love story similar to Taylor Swift's Love Story. If you know the song lyrics you can insert their love story and it is like that song was wrote just for them. Do you have an idea of how a proposal is suppose to go but one person gets something good and well the other ends up with a bruise. Listen to how that went down. You can follow their adventures on IG: carrie_on_b.blessed

No guests this week because it is the Season 5 finale of the podcast. Mo and Jenelle recap the season and answer questions they received from the audience. Have they found love yet? Is marriage worth it? Who were their favorite guests and more. They have also inducted a husband into the "Husband's Hall of Fame" Find out who made it. Thank you all so much for rocking with it. Go back and listen to old episodes and reach out to us and let us know how we are doing. It is up in the air if we will make a return. Stay tuned.

Join us as we talk to our last guests for Season 5 of Is Marriage Worth it? We are joined by Chris and DeVonne who share their story and how they beat the odds by being together even when those around them said they probably wouldn' t make it. DeVonne and Chris themselves say they would have been talking to us as a divorced couple if they didn't give their relationship to God and watch Him do wonders. They are going on 29 years strong-that speaks volumes. Listen to how they first meet and how long it took them to get to their engage status. Many times when people get engaged you think that's it, all is said and done. There is so much that goes into a marriage and beyond and they share make sure you think about all those things before you say I do, because technically you don't until you do.

Our guest Keena shares he story about how her marriage ran its course and she knew it was over but didn't feel quite right leaving until she had the closure she needed. Keena has overcome many difficult situations in her life and she uses those moments as something to lean from. Her marriage is no exception. She has learned from the decisions she has made in the past. She shares how military life can affect a a family. You can get in touch with Keena by following her on all socials: Coaching with Keena

This week our guest Jonathan, host of the Between the Before and After Podcast, shares his love story. His love story sounds like something straight out of a movie. It has all the elements of a rom com and had Mo and Elle cheesing while listening. Even with a movie moment set up challenges arise in marriage. Listen to how Jonathan shares how he and his wife got through challenging times together and being there for each other even when you don't feel like it. Seventeen years in the game so far and counting.

We are joined by Peyton, author of Not So By Myself, who shares her story with us. This season we have had quite the number of fast timelines and her story will be added to that collection. Is a person's looks enough to jump into a whirlwind relationships with? Peyton also shares how supporting your spouse is a very important component of marriage. But what about when your spouse is wanting to make a career change that will have a major impact on the day to day of "normal" life. Peyton opens up and shares how she navigates OCD and how at one point it did affect her marriage.

This week we are joined by Harvey and Karese from the Love Is Black Podcast. We start off trying to figure out which baked goods is an essential part of their origin story so many years ago. Cookies, Cupcakes, muffins...does it really matter anymore? Harvey shares how when you meet the one you will be willing to change things about yourself to be with them.

This week we are joined by Kesha and Charlie. They share with us how they first met because they swiped right on Tinder. Their beginning timeline moves rather quickly from first date to being together and meeting the family and friends. They share with us their Disney engagement story and how Charlie had his work cut out for him to keep the moment a "surprise". Kesha and Charlie walk us through what they think life may look like for them in the future.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Victor the host of the podcast Liquor Talk. We cover topics of what it is like in the dating world from a man's perspective. Is online dating just trash all around? How important is communication really in a relationship? We also cover what it means to be single, past relationships and what you consider red and green flags in relationships. To learn more about Vic you can follow his podcast on IG @liquortalkpodcast

Our guests Micah and Nisha share their journey from seeing each around in high school to going there separate ways before reconnecting. Micah shares how he wanted to be more than friends while Nisha was just looking for friends. Micah believes in the power of manifestation and after listening to their story it will make you believe in it to. Their lives are intertwined and they both realize the importance of family when it comes to choosing your best friend for life. They also talk about the transition from spouses to parents and what that means for them. 

Micah and Nisha share an instagram Twovegansonelove give them a follow to learn more about them and the vegan lifestyle. 

We are joined by the Willie and Fionna, hosts of The Thing About Us Podcast who share their story with us. When you ask most married couples how long they have been married you usually get one answer. Wille and Fionna have different views about how to answer that question. One of the answers makes it sound like marriage is a prison sentence. Is it? Willie and Fionna explain how they went from knowing of each other to something more and how they just ended up married with no prior talk. 

You can find more about Willie and Fionna by listening to their podcast The Thing About Us available on all podcast streaming platforms. 

Our guest Connie shares her experience of being married twice. She has learned a lot about herself in those two marriages and she explains that getting to know your partner is important and that may have been a step she missed. She also sheds light on being a part of the Bahai faith and what their beliefs on marriage consists of. 

Welcome Back to Season 5 of Is Marriage Worth It? Our first guest of the season is Amanda and she chats with us about if you know you know. They really met for the first time, got engaged and married all within six months. Talk about a short timeline. Just the way she talks about her husband you can feel the love that they have for each other in their relationship. There was no reason for them to wait so they decided to just do the damn thing and get married. Take a listen to get to know more about their story. 

Follow their love story on tiktok @shineshineaway114

It's the Season 4 finale! Mo and Elle recap the season share what they learned and what they have been doing since the previous season finale. They also take the time to answer questions from listeners. Find out who is going to do better and in what context. Have they left the house? Have they found someone? Have they finally figured out if marriage is worth it?

Our final guests of the season have been married for 29 years. They share with us how they started and have grown so much in their relationship. They have found a way to help others grow too. They experienced long distance during dating and even the early part of their marriage due to work. Listen to see how they made that work. They are a fun energetic couple who have a passion for their marriage and it shows. 

Learn more about them at Marriagescanwin.com

They have a podcast, Becoming a Millionaire Power Couple

Our guests Precious and Sekou tell us about how their journey to marriage. First of all, it depends on who you ask to find out how their story begins. Listen to them explain their five minute hugs and how it just became a thing for them. They share their engagement story and it may be one of the most down to earth, hilarious proposals we have heard on the podcast. It's bound to be a fan favorite. They keep it 100% with us and share their future plans with us. 

Our guest Courtney, cohost of A Nefarious Nightmare podcast, joins us this week to talk about her marriage. She lets us know that she had to kiss a lot of frogs to find her prince. She shares their journey of how she knew he was the one from their first official encounter. It's always a good sign when you can listen to a person talk about their person and you hear the love they have for them in their voice and how they talk about them . She shares where she sees their marriage in the future and all the wonderful things that make her husband so great. 

Our guest Dan opens up about his time being married and how it was in a sense "fake". He does not like saying it was a fake marriage but take a listen to what he means by it. He tells us how important it is to be true to yourself. 

Our guest met  her husband when they were young.  She married at 18 and made the best of marriage. Jennifer shares that she had a lot of growing up to do and it was a big adjustment getting married at a young age. She talks about how sometimes you have to go through hell and come out to appreciate what you have. Her and her husband live busy lives but they make sure to spend time with each other.  You can check out her podcast: Afro latino teacher rural south podcast.

Our guest this week is Aliyah. She let us into the details of what it means to be solo poly. She has discovered that non-traditional relationships work best for her. She has learned a lot about herself through this and talks to us about creating boundaries and sticking to them. Being solo poly she has been able to experience dating in a different way that includes some great times and some bad times.

In this episode we talk to Joyce who shares her story of how The Creator set things in motion for her second marriage. It takes a special person to be able to care for their loved ones when they get sick. She tells us what it is like being married to a truck driver and also blended families doesn’t always work right away. She is the host of Natural Bliss Podcast. Owner of Heavenly Bodies Wellness.com

Our guest this week Telma went from breaking up with her boyfriend to meeting her future husband in the same day. Listen to see how her story unfolds. She also shares with us how they learned to have open lines of communication within their marriage and how being adaptable to change is necessary. Romance may not look the same for all people and they make it work for them.

Our guest this week has no experience of his own in the dating world but somehow finds himself always being the middle man or fix it guy for other’s relationship. He shares what he could be potentially looking for in a partner and even throws the question back on us making us stop and think about it. It’s a big question that needs answer so you can be intentional about the people you choose to date. We also talked about what it means to make a compromise. Does one person win? Do both people lose? Or are we thinking about compromise the wrong way?