Single, Married, Divorced https://wgnradio.com en-US WGN Plus, All Rights Reserved Single, Married, Divorced on WGN Plus Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:02:28 +0000 hourly 1 WGN Plus no WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Erik, Tom and Allison are single, married and divorced. They share their perspectives on dating, relationships, marriage, children, and life in general. Erik, Tom and Allison are single, married and divorced. They share their perspectives on dating, relationships, marriage, children, and life in general. dmarzullo@wgnradio.comWGN Plus Single, Married, Divorced-Married On The Job Single, Married, Divorced-Married On The Job Single, Married, Divorced invites Chicago restaurant and theater owners John Leadley and his wife  Kate Mitchell to discuss the relationship of marriage and working together.  They tell us how they manage both the businesses and their relationship.  The two also share dating stories from their past which includes John asking Kate to marry him on their first date.  V & V Pizza is mentioned and Allison takes a cue from their guests who enjoy comfortable silence.  Plus we hear a date story that involves chugging mimosas and catfishing.

Question 1: How does marriage and working together work?

Dating Story:  Will you marry me?

Question 2:  How do you enjoy each other when you always see each other?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=405667 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:02:18 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Single, Married, Divorced invites Chicago restaurant and theater owners John Leadley and his wife  Kate Mitchell to discuss the relationship of marriage and working together.  They tell us how they manage both the businesses and their relationship.  The two also share dating stories from their past which includes John asking Kate to marry him on […]WGN PlusSingle, Married, Divorced invites Chicago restaurant and theater owners John Leadley and his wife  Kate Mitchell to discuss the relationship of marriage and working together.  They tell us how they manage both the businesses and their relationship.  The two also share dating stories from their past which includes John asking Kate to marry him on […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced- The One Where We Mention Ross & Rachel Single, Married, Divorced- The One Where We Mention Ross & Rachel Friends and relationships are a topics our three hosts have tackled on and off again but this week they take a different approach.  New research shows that men in serious relationships don’t have many friends.  Tom doesn’t think that stat applies to him and he explains why.  Allison tells us about her trip to Europe and she and Erik reminisce about special-ed prom.

Question 1: Are men missing out on friendship?

Dating Story: Allison’s trip to Europe.

Question 2: Should you date a friend?

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=402777 Mon, 20 May 2019 19:27:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Friends and relationships are a topics our three hosts have tackled on and off again but this week they take a different approach.  New research shows that men in serious relationships don’t have many friends.  Tom doesn’t think that stat applies to him and he explains why.  Allison tells us about her trip to Europe […]WGN PlusFriends and relationships are a topics our three hosts have tackled on and off again but this week they take a different approach.  New research shows that men in serious relationships don’t have many friends.  Tom doesn’t think that stat applies to him and he explains why.  Allison tells us about her trip to Europe […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced- OK, You’ll Do Single, Married, Divorced- OK, You’ll Do Is settling OK? Alright, we get it.  Dating is tough, finding the “perfect” person isn’t going to happen but settling?  Our co-hosts take issue with a woman who never felt butterflies but seems to think she can make it work with her man for the long haul.  Allison shares her book of dating rules and tells a heartbreaking story of a friend who thought she had found love. It does allow Erik to seamlessly switch topics as Tom ponders how to remove every photo from Facebook.

Question 1: Is settling ever OK?

Dating Story: Relationship with God but not with each other.

Question 2: Are we dating?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=400327 Mon, 06 May 2019 13:07:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Is settling OK? Alright, we get it.  Dating is tough, finding the “perfect” person isn’t going to happen but settling?  Our co-hosts take issue with a woman who never felt butterflies but seems to think she can make it work with her man for the long haul.  Allison shares her book of dating rules and […]WGN PlusIs settling OK? Alright, we get it.  Dating is tough, finding the “perfect” person isn’t going to happen but settling?  Our co-hosts take issue with a woman who never felt butterflies but seems to think she can make it work with her man for the long haul.  Allison shares her book of dating rules and […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced- Relationship Killer? Single, Married, Divorced- Relationship Killer? After a couple weeks off the Single, Married, Divorced team is back and ready to tackle relationship issues.  This week they discuss if cheating is or should always be a relationship killer.  Allison dives deep into her marriage and the cheating that led to her divorce.   She also answers a tough question from Tom about the longevity of the marriage if the cheating was removed from the equation. SMD also hears back from Louise in Australia and Allison makes a hilarious joke at her daughter’s gymnastics meet.  Plus travel tips if you’re heading overseas.

Question 1: Is cheating always a relationship killer?

Dating Story: Louise from Australia needs a dating plan.

Question 2: Have love should she travel?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=398045 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:47:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)After a couple weeks off the Single, Married, Divorced team is back and ready to tackle relationship issues.  This week they discuss if cheating is or should always be a relationship killer.  Allison dives deep into her marriage and the cheating that led to her divorce.   She also answers a tough question from Tom about […]WGN PlusAfter a couple weeks off the Single, Married, Divorced team is back and ready to tackle relationship issues.  This week they discuss if cheating is or should always be a relationship killer.  Allison dives deep into her marriage and the cheating that led to her divorce.   She also answers a tough question from Tom about […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Reinventing Divorce? Single, Married, Divorced-Reinventing Divorce? This week Single, Married, Divorced discusses the failure of Gwyneth Paltrow’s,  “conscious uncoupling” from taking off.  The movie star is back to talking about it again and trying to explain why she decided to use that term instead of the D word.  Allison continues to receive and reject friend requests from her ex-husband.  Erik and Tom have few words about the military time Tom uses on his phone and we have a bit of an update from the guy who doesn’t text.

Question 1:  Does divorce need reinventing?

Dating Story: Update on the guy who doesn’t text.

Question 2: Do arguments tend to be about one subject over and over again or different issues.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=394651 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:11:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week Single, Married, Divorced discusses the failure of Gwyneth Paltrow’s,  “conscious uncoupling” from taking off.  The movie star is back to talking about it again and trying to explain why she decided to use that term instead of the D word.  Allison continues to receive and reject friend requests from her ex-husband.  Erik and […]WGN PlusThis week Single, Married, Divorced discusses the failure of Gwyneth Paltrow’s,  “conscious uncoupling” from taking off.  The movie star is back to talking about it again and trying to explain why she decided to use that term instead of the D word.  Allison continues to receive and reject friend requests from her ex-husband.  Erik and […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-The Art of Conversation Single, Married, Divorced-The Art of Conversation It does happen from time to time.  Statistics say those awkward pauses in conversation happen something like every 7 seconds.  This week Single, Married, Divorced tries to fill those  gaps with some decent ideas to keep the conversation going.  Plus the SMD crew fondly remember how comedian Paul Farahvar’s Russian date filled the silence.  Allison gets a friend request from an old flame who has added a few interesting details to his resume since they dated.  Tom leads a discussion on how long people should be haunted by mistakes they made in high school.  Which leads to a larger discussion on words we shouldn’t say anymore.

Question 1: How do you fill the awkward silence?

Dating Story: Allison hears from an old boyfriend who recently has been released from prison.

Question 2: What advice do you wish you would have gotten before getting married?

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=391812 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:35:42 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)It does happen from time to time.  Statistics say those awkward pauses in conversation happen something like every 7 seconds.  This week Single, Married, Divorced tries to fill those  gaps with some decent ideas to keep the conversation going.  Plus the SMD crew fondly remember how comedian Paul Farahvar’s Russian date filled the silence.  Allison […]WGN PlusIt does happen from time to time.  Statistics say those awkward pauses in conversation happen something like every 7 seconds.  This week Single, Married, Divorced tries to fill those  gaps with some decent ideas to keep the conversation going.  Plus the SMD crew fondly remember how comedian Paul Farahvar’s Russian date filled the silence.  Allison […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-To Text or Not To Text (Ever) Single, Married, Divorced-To Text or Not To Text (Ever) The Single, Married, Divorced team encounters an interesting question this week.  Now follow us here, a former co-worker of Erik’s has a current co-worker who is dating a guy who doesn’t like to text.  He is also not 67- years-old.   Megahn Synder-Gordon joins the team for answers.  Our hosts also asked the question, how many dates are too many dates in a night?  Allison tells a story about her friend who went on 3 dates in one day as well as a 20 something that took a liking to her.  Erik shares how he doubled up accidentally and a story of a Florida man who received more than 100,000 texts from a woman he went on one date with.

Question 1: Can you go on too many dates in one day?

Dating story: What do you do when someone doesn’t text?

Question 2: How could you text that-over and over and over again?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=390692 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:28:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)The Single, Married, Divorced team encounters an interesting question this week.  Now follow us here, a former co-worker of Erik’s has a current co-worker who is dating a guy who doesn’t like to text.  He is also not 67- years-old.   Megahn Synder-Gordon joins the team for answers.  Our hosts also asked the question, how many […]WGN PlusThe Single, Married, Divorced team encounters an interesting question this week.  Now follow us here, a former co-worker of Erik’s has a current co-worker who is dating a guy who doesn’t like to text.  He is also not 67- years-old.   Megahn Synder-Gordon joins the team for answers.  Our hosts also asked the question, how many […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Getting Out of The Dating Rut Single, Married, Divorced-Getting Out of The Dating Rut Are you dating the same type of person and getting the same results?  This week we look at strategies for people to get out of the dating rut.  Allison explains why she could be a role model for an ex.  Debra Messing gets a shout out and the Single, Married, Divorced team passes along some cell phone tips.  By now you should be fully aware our hosts sometimes go slightly off topic.  Our dating story this week sends the team down a road they should have never traveled.

 

 

Question 1: How can you get out of a dating rut?

Dating Story: The phantom flat.

Question 2: What would you do if your spouse decided to wash your relationship laundry on social media?

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=389287 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:48:37 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Are you dating the same type of person and getting the same results?  This week we look at strategies for people to get out of the dating rut.  Allison explains why she could be a role model for an ex.  Debra Messing gets a shout out and the Single, Married, Divorced team passes along some […]WGN PlusAre you dating the same type of person and getting the same results?  This week we look at strategies for people to get out of the dating rut.  Allison explains why she could be a role model for an ex.  Debra Messing gets a shout out and the Single, Married, Divorced team passes along some […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Happy Valentine’s Day Let’s Break Up Single, Married, Divorced-Happy Valentine’s Day Let’s Break Up After a week off the Single, Married, Divorced crew is back with another episode.  This week they discuss why Valentine’s Day seems to be a big holiday for not only love but breaking up.  SMD Chicago also tries and somewhat fails to discuss a Kardashian situation.  (It’s pretty funny how bad they are.)  They also discuss a new MTV Dating show called, Game of Clones and choose their celebrity crushes.

 

Question 1: Is it a holiday of love or breaking up?

Dating Story: The Kardashian drama.

Question 2: Who’s your celebrity crush?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=388346 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:32:13 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)After a week off the Single, Married, Divorced crew is back with another episode.  This week they discuss why Valentine’s Day seems to be a big holiday for not only love but breaking up.  SMD Chicago also tries and somewhat fails to discuss a Kardashian situation.  (It’s pretty funny how bad they are.)  They also […]WGN PlusAfter a week off the Single, Married, Divorced crew is back with another episode.  This week they discuss why Valentine’s Day seems to be a big holiday for not only love but breaking up.  SMD Chicago also tries and somewhat fails to discuss a Kardashian situation.  (It’s pretty funny how bad they are.)  They also […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced: Celebrating 50 Years Together Single, Married, Divorced: Celebrating 50 Years Together Single, Married, Divorced introduces us to Erik’s parents.  On the 15th they will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Donna and Gary share how they met, their first date and their secret to having a happy marriage.   They also talked a about Erik’s dating history-who they liked and who raised some red flags.  Tom wants to know how you keep coming up with good gifts after 50 years and Allison asks Erik’s parents if things would be a little awkward between them.  It wasn’t but it was fun!

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=385998 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:34:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Single, Married, Divorced introduces us to Erik’s parents.  On the 15th they will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Donna and Gary share how they met, their first date and their secret to having a happy marriage.   They also talked a about Erik’s dating history-who they liked and who raised some red flags.  Tom wants to […]WGN PlusSingle, Married, Divorced introduces us to Erik’s parents.  On the 15th they will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Donna and Gary share how they met, their first date and their secret to having a happy marriage.   They also talked a about Erik’s dating history-who they liked and who raised some red flags.  Tom wants to […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced: Do you U-Turn? Single, Married, Divorced: Do you U-Turn? Single, Married, Divorced discusses the term U-Turn when it comes to dating.  You know, when everything seems to be going great then 4 to 6 months later out the blue you hear, “I know an hour ago we planned a international trip together but I can’t stand to be near you now.”   Erik shares a couple of stories that he is pretty sure women u-turned on him.  Allison discusses how an insensitive Facebook post killed any chance a guy had with a date with her.  Tom agrees with a SMD listener from Australia.  Yeah that’s right, SMD is international.

Poll Question: Do you U-Turn?

Question 1: What if I don’t have any relationship baggage? (Louise from Australia.)

Dating Story: Alex P. Keaton and Allison.

Question 2: What do you do?  Spouse wants to change jobs but will make less money.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=384822 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:01:24 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Single, Married, Divorced discusses the term U-Turn when it comes to dating.  You know, when everything seems to be going great then 4 to 6 months later out the blue you hear, “I know an hour ago we planned a international trip together but I can’t stand to be near you now.”   Erik shares a […]WGN PlusSingle, Married, Divorced discusses the term U-Turn when it comes to dating.  You know, when everything seems to be going great then 4 to 6 months later out the blue you hear, “I know an hour ago we planned a international trip together but I can’t stand to be near you now.”   Erik shares a […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced: And The Lady Will Have… Single, Married, Divorced: And The Lady Will Have… You’ll remember a few weeks back we blamed 720 WGN Radio’s Kevin Powell and the rest of his millennial buddies for ruining divorce by waiting to get married.  This week we discuss the financial ramifications of waiting. The results had Erik reconsidering his marital status.  Allison’s ex-husband wants to be Facebook friends and Tom explains his theory of keeping young kids off a schedule for as long as possible.   Our team also finds the right answer when it comes to chivalry.

Poll Question: What does waiting to get married mean financially?

Question 1:  Who’s staying home with the kids?

Dating Story:  You sent me what?

Question 2: Is chivalry dead?

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=383712 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:48:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)You’ll remember a few weeks back we blamed 720 WGN Radio’s Kevin Powell and the rest of his millennial buddies for ruining divorce by waiting to get married.  This week we discuss the financial ramifications of waiting. The results had Erik reconsidering his marital status.  Allison’s ex-husband wants to be Facebook friends and Tom explains […]WGN PlusYou’ll remember a few weeks back we blamed 720 WGN Radio’s Kevin Powell and the rest of his millennial buddies for ruining divorce by waiting to get married.  This week we discuss the financial ramifications of waiting. The results had Erik reconsidering his marital status.  Allison’s ex-husband wants to be Facebook friends and Tom explains […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced: Weight, Weight Don’t Tell Them Single, Married, Divorced: Weight, Weight Don’t Tell Them This week on SMD, the team tackles a heavy issue-weight and relationships.  Alright, no  more puns, we promise but we do discuss a couple questions that can be tough to bring up.  Such as, do you put on weight when you are in a good relationship or bad or both?  Tom asks several times, if what’s good for the goose is also good for the gander in this episode.  And for some  reason the TV show “Dharma and Greg” comes up.  Our hosts, also chat about that couple who had a couple of conversations and decided to get married.

Poll Question: Relationships and Weight.

Question 1: Is there anyway to tell someone you love about their weight?

Dating Story: Hi. Hi. Do you want to get married? Sure.

Question 2: How many screens at a time are OK?

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=382860 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:10:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week on SMD, the team tackles a heavy issue-weight and relationships.  Alright, no  more puns, we promise but we do discuss a couple questions that can be tough to bring up.  Such as, do you put on weight when you are in a good relationship or bad or both?  Tom asks several times, if […]WGN PlusThis week on SMD, the team tackles a heavy issue-weight and relationships.  Alright, no  more puns, we promise but we do discuss a couple questions that can be tough to bring up.  Such as, do you put on weight when you are in a good relationship or bad or both?  Tom asks several times, if […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced: Do You Like Pina Coladas? Single, Married, Divorced: Do You Like Pina Coladas? Planning on finding love in the new year?  So is everybody else according to, “The Dating Academy.”  It says January is the busiest month for app daters.  This week learn what dating experts say about which apps to use and how many you should be on.  Allison hears from an ex and also talks about her 2019 dating plan which includes a trip to Europe.  Tom and Erik get into a spirited debate about something Erik has never had to deal with.

Poll Question: Age appropriate apps?

Question 1: How do you put yourself out there?

Dating Story: Allison gets a text from an ex.

Question 2: One parent works the other stays home-who gets up in the middle of the night?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=381157 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:00:23 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Planning on finding love in the new year?  So is everybody else according to, “The Dating Academy.”  It says January is the busiest month for app daters.  This week learn what dating experts say about which apps to use and how many you should be on.  Allison hears from an ex and also talks about […]WGN PlusPlanning on finding love in the new year?  So is everybody else according to, “The Dating Academy.”  It says January is the busiest month for app daters.  This week learn what dating experts say about which apps to use and how many you should be on.  Allison hears from an ex and also talks about […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced: Relationship Resolutions Single, Married, Divorced: Relationship Resolutions After a week off, Single, Married, Divorced dives into the new year with new ways to get yourself out there.   They also ask the question, is dating you making me fat? Tom shares how his first attempt asking a girl out took some thought and Allison may have found a much more suitable way to app date.  So don’t perseverate over listening to this podcast.  Tell you friends and your enemies.

Poll Question: Relationship resolutions.

Question 1: Is dating you making me fat?

Dating Story: Let me think about it.

Question 2: What is slow dating?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=380335 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:00:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)After a week off, Single, Married, Divorced dives into the new year with new ways to get yourself out there.   They also ask the question, is dating you making me fat? Tom shares how his first attempt asking a girl out took some thought and Allison may have found a much more suitable way to […]WGN PlusAfter a week off, Single, Married, Divorced dives into the new year with new ways to get yourself out there.   They also ask the question, is dating you making me fat? Tom shares how his first attempt asking a girl out took some thought and Allison may have found a much more suitable way to […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Meet The Wife Single, Married, Divorced-Meet The Wife You’ve heard Tom talk about her since the beginning and she’s the reason he says he is, “happily married.”  So who is Beth McGuire?  This week we meet Beth!  Allison and Erik decide to abandon the usual format and instead pepper her with questions about Tom and ask her what, if anything, she’s learned about our three hosts since. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our good listeners.  Also, if you need a last minute gift for the love of your life or just someone you          kind of like, send them a link to Single, Married, Divorced. Trust us, they’ll thank you.

Dating Story: Beth’s version on how she met Tom

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=378697 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:13:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)You’ve heard Tom talk about her since the beginning and she’s the reason he says he is, “happily married.”  So who is Beth McGuire?  This week we meet Beth!  Allison and Erik decide to abandon the usual format and instead pepper her with questions about Tom and ask her what, if anything, she’s learned about […]WGN PlusYou’ve heard Tom talk about her since the beginning and she’s the reason he says he is, “happily married.”  So who is Beth McGuire?  This week we meet Beth!  Allison and Erik decide to abandon the usual format and instead pepper her with questions about Tom and ask her what, if anything, she’s learned about […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-I’ve Got A Couple of Questions Single, Married, Divorced-I’ve Got A Couple of Questions Should you stay or should you go?  The Clash always asked important questions and this week Single, Married, Divorced tries to answer them!  More Millennials are moving to — or thinking about– moving to the suburbs while older people are heading back into the city.  Tom throws Erik another hypothetical about a perfect woman with one exception; she wants to move to the burbs- what does Erik do?  Plus, we talk to the creator of a new game, “Face to Face-Transition From Single to Married.”

Question 1: Your significant other wants to move to the burbs/stay in the city what should you do?

Dating Story: Relationship game creator David Esposito.

Question 2: David throws us a random question from his game.

 

 

 

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=377555 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 20:28:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Should you stay or should you go?  The Clash always asked important questions and this week Single, Married, Divorced tries to answer them!  More Millennials are moving to — or thinking about– moving to the suburbs while older people are heading back into the city.  Tom throws Erik another hypothetical about a perfect woman with […]WGN PlusShould you stay or should you go?  The Clash always asked important questions and this week Single, Married, Divorced tries to answer them!  More Millennials are moving to — or thinking about– moving to the suburbs while older people are heading back into the city.  Tom throws Erik another hypothetical about a perfect woman with […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Let’s Go Millennial with 720’s Kevin Powell Single, Married, Divorced-Let’s Go Millennial with 720’s Kevin Powell WGN Radio Sport’s Anchor and Host, Kevin Powell joins the team this week as the voice of a generation.  A generation that has been accused of ruining everything.  Now according to a Tinder poll Millennials are ruining divorce.  Allison’s maternal instincts kick with-in about 5 minutes of talking with our guest.  Kevin shares why his much maligned generation gets a bad rap and why they tend to wait longer than most before getting married.  And while we are at it, is there a divorce gene?

Question 1: Why are Millennials staying single longer and what’s it doing to the divorce rate?

Dating Story: Kevin tells us about an Uber ride with a date that nearly exploded on him.

Question 2: Does divorce run in the family?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=374814 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:00:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)WGN Radio Sport’s Anchor and Host, Kevin Powell joins the team this week as the voice of a generation.  A generation that has been accused of ruining everything.  Now according to a Tinder poll Millennials are ruining divorce.  Allison’s maternal instincts kick with-in about 5 minutes of talking with our guest.  Kevin shares why his […]WGN PlusWGN Radio Sport’s Anchor and Host, Kevin Powell joins the team this week as the voice of a generation.  A generation that has been accused of ruining everything.  Now according to a Tinder poll Millennials are ruining divorce.  Allison’s maternal instincts kick with-in about 5 minutes of talking with our guest.  Kevin shares why his […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Cuffing Up with Comedian Paul Farahvar Single, Married, Divorced-Cuffing Up with Comedian Paul Farahvar Chicago comedian and great friend of 720 WGN Radio joins the Single, Married, Divorced crew this week to discuss “cuffing up.”  The art of finding a mate for the cold winter months.  They also dip into Paul’s personal life after Allison realizes Paul had a few dates with a friend of hers.  Paul gives us our dating story this week and with that… “Are we done here?”

Question 1: Would you rather have your significant other be direct or nice?  Can you do both?

Dating Story: Paul tells us about a woman he went out with that left no question as to when the date was over.

Question 2: How do you meet people IRL (In Real Life?)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=374798 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:17:57 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Chicago comedian and great friend of 720 WGN Radio joins the Single, Married, Divorced crew this week to discuss “cuffing up.”  The art of finding a mate for the cold winter months.  They also dip into Paul’s personal life after Allison realizes Paul had a few dates with a friend of hers.  Paul gives us […]WGN PlusChicago comedian and great friend of 720 WGN Radio joins the Single, Married, Divorced crew this week to discuss “cuffing up.”  The art of finding a mate for the cold winter months.  They also dip into Paul’s personal life after Allison realizes Paul had a few dates with a friend of hers.  Paul gives us […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-We Suck at Breaking Up Single, Married, Divorced-We Suck at Breaking Up Unless you are just plain evil breaking up with someone you care about is tough.  Not as bad as being on the other side but it’s still not good.  To make matters worse, a new study says we are all really bad at it.  This leads our hosts into another discussion about staying friends with your ex but this time there is a twist.  Is it OK to stay friends with your ex’s friends?  You’ll never guess how Erik feels about this.  Our crew also shares their thoughts on texting an ex over the holidays, who says those three words first and our dating story stars a woman, drunk guy and a possible fight.

Poll Question: Just how hard is breaking up?

Question 1: Should I text my ex over the holidays?

Dating Story: An awkward first date.

Question 2: Who says I love you first?

 

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=373757 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:49:13 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Unless you are just plain evil breaking up with someone you care about is tough.  Not as bad as being on the other side but it’s still not good.  To make matters worse, a new study says we are all really bad at it.  This leads our hosts into another discussion about staying friends with […]WGN PlusUnless you are just plain evil breaking up with someone you care about is tough.  Not as bad as being on the other side but it’s still not good.  To make matters worse, a new study says we are all really bad at it.  This leads our hosts into another discussion about staying friends with […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Let’s Do The Math on Marriage Single, Married, Divorced-Let’s Do The Math on Marriage A new study says waiting may not be the best way to avoid divorce while getting married to young could also up the odds of splitting. The prime time for marriage, statistically speaking anyway, is between 28 and 32.  With Thanksgiving approaching our hosts discuss the best way to handle tough relationship questions from your family. Allison shares her, let’s say “interesting approach” to telling people about her divorce.  Our three hosts also share the best and worst gifts they’ve given and received from someone they were dating.

Poll Question: What’s the best age to marry?

Question 1:  How do you handle relationship questions from your family?

Dating Story: How good are our hosts and giving and receiving gifts.

Question 2:  What’s an appropriate gift during the different stages of a relationship?

 

 

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=371524 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:09:27 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)A new study says waiting may not be the best way to avoid divorce while getting married to young could also up the odds of splitting. The prime time for marriage, statistically speaking anyway, is between 28 and 32.  With Thanksgiving approaching our hosts discuss the best way to handle tough relationship questions from your […]WGN PlusA new study says waiting may not be the best way to avoid divorce while getting married to young could also up the odds of splitting. The prime time for marriage, statistically speaking anyway, is between 28 and 32.  With Thanksgiving approaching our hosts discuss the best way to handle tough relationship questions from your […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Shall We Sleep On It? Single, Married, Divorced-Shall We Sleep On It? It doesn’t take long for a conversation about sex and sleeping to get uncomfortable.  Yet our hosts persist and somehow start talking about waking up to giant dolls.  On the topic of sleeping, regardless of how old you are if you are not married do you sleep in the same bed when visiting your parents? Erik tells a story about an ex’s father who introduced himself with a cup of coffee, a smoke and nod.  Tom shares what would make him speak up if he didn’t like someone’s significant other and don’t get touchy feely with Allison in public.

Poll Question: Does sex help or hurt your sleep?

Question 1: How to meet the family?

Dating Story: Our hosts share stories from their past about meeting the families of people they’ve dated.

Question 2: How do you tell someone you love the person they’re dating is a horrible person?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=371518 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:40:12 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)It doesn’t take long for a conversation about sex and sleeping to get uncomfortable.  Yet our hosts persist and somehow start talking about waking up to giant dolls.  On the topic of sleeping, regardless of how old you are if you are not married do you sleep in the same bed when visiting your parents? […]WGN PlusIt doesn’t take long for a conversation about sex and sleeping to get uncomfortable.  Yet our hosts persist and somehow start talking about waking up to giant dolls.  On the topic of sleeping, regardless of how old you are if you are not married do you sleep in the same bed when visiting your parents? […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Guess Who’s Back? Single, Married, Divorced-Guess Who’s Back? After taking a week off Single, Married, Divorced begins a new season of relationship talk with an exit interview.  Not their exit interview but one a Twitter user sent to people she dated both casually and seriously. Tom tells us he likes to take baths.  We’ll just leave it at that.  Allison shares how a friend and her husband made a deal to have sex everyday for year!   SMD also talks STDs.

Poll Question: The exit interview.

Question 1: What habits are deal breakers for you?

Dating Story: Sex 365.

Question 2: How do you bring up an STD?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=370334 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:33:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)After taking a week off Single, Married, Divorced begins a new season of relationship talk with an exit interview.  Not their exit interview but one a Twitter user sent to people she dated both casually and seriously. Tom tells us he likes to take baths.  We’ll just leave it at that.  Allison shares how a […]WGN PlusAfter taking a week off Single, Married, Divorced begins a new season of relationship talk with an exit interview.  Not their exit interview but one a Twitter user sent to people she dated both casually and seriously. Tom tells us he likes to take baths.  We’ll just leave it at that.  Allison shares how a […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced- Episode 23: Welcome to Allison’s Ex Show Single, Married, Divorced- Episode 23: Welcome to Allison’s Ex Show The poll question this week takes Allison on a journey back to the dark days of her divorce but there is a reason she says she’s, “happily divorced.”  She also reveals another sign her marriage probably shouldn’t have happened in the first place.  Tom breaks down why he thinks women are happiest when a marriage goes south.  Erik presses Allison on her dating since her divorce and reveals an interesting breaking point.

Poll Question:Who’s happier when a marriage ends?

Question 1: My significant other is sick can I still break it off?

Dating Question: Felony dinning, dating and ditching.

Question 2: Is changing your name still a thing when people get married?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=367458 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:00:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)The poll question this week takes Allison on a journey back to the dark days of her divorce but there is a reason she says she’s, “happily divorced.”  She also reveals another sign her marriage probably shouldn’t have happened in the first place.  Tom breaks down why he thinks women are happiest when a marriage […]WGN PlusThe poll question this week takes Allison on a journey back to the dark days of her divorce but there is a reason she says she’s, “happily divorced.”  She also reveals another sign her marriage probably shouldn’t have happened in the first place.  Tom breaks down why he thinks women are happiest when a marriage […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced- Episode 22: Everybody Loves a Pheromone Party Single, Married, Divorced- Episode 22: Everybody Loves a Pheromone Party This week’s show is packed full of fun.  The SMD hosts try and figure out  if finding the right scent is key to finding the right mate.  Allison shares a story about a woman who doesn’t wear deodorant for love.  The conversation quickly devolves into who was the “smelly kid” growing up.  Tom and Erik agree on the absolute wrong way to end a relationship which leads Allison to do a little soul searching.  Allison also thinks she’s diagnosed Erik’s issues with finding the right woman.

Question 1: Beth on Facebook asks-When to say when on a relationship?

Dating Story: UPDATE-The ghost texts Erik out of no where. What should he do?

Question 2: Should you invite your in-laws to a bachelor or bachelorette party?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=366650 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:20:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week’s show is packed full of fun.  The SMD hosts try and figure out  if finding the right scent is key to finding the right mate.  Allison shares a story about a woman who doesn’t wear deodorant for love.  The conversation quickly devolves into who was the “smelly kid” growing up.  Tom and Erik […]WGN PlusThis week’s show is packed full of fun.  The SMD hosts try and figure out  if finding the right scent is key to finding the right mate.  Allison shares a story about a woman who doesn’t wear deodorant for love.  The conversation quickly devolves into who was the “smelly kid” growing up.  Tom and Erik […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced- Episode: 21 Who’s Your Sugar Daddy Single, Married, Divorced- Episode: 21 Who’s Your Sugar Daddy This week our team tries to figure out why more women are turning their backs on the usual dating apps and opting for one that matches them with a “Sugar Daddy.”  Our three hosts first define what a sugar daddy is and ask if there are different levels of sugar “daddiness?”  Tom asked the question on everyone’s minds-When it comes to a Sugar Daddy must sex be part of the transaction?   Allison tells us about a friend who was offered a job, then wound up with her boss paying her rent.  Our dating story takes place in a Hooters and involves a medical emergency that has nothing to with spicy wings. It’s a story that has Erik recalling the time he spent an entire afternoon in the ER with a woman he hardly knew.

Question 1: What’s a Sugar Daddy?

Dating Story: Invest in a Hooters and good medical insurance.

Question 2: When is the right time to meet the family?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=365293 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:54:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week our team tries to figure out why more women are turning their backs on the usual dating apps and opting for one that matches them with a “Sugar Daddy.”  Our three hosts first define what a sugar daddy is and ask if there are different levels of sugar “daddiness?”  Tom asked the question […]WGN PlusThis week our team tries to figure out why more women are turning their backs on the usual dating apps and opting for one that matches them with a “Sugar Daddy.”  Our three hosts first define what a sugar daddy is and ask if there are different levels of sugar “daddiness?”  Tom asked the question […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode: 20 What’s worse… Single, Married, Divorced-Episode: 20 What’s worse… A study published in the New York Post reports loneliness is harder on your body than obesity.  Erik tells us about his most lonely birthday.  Tom tells us how happy he is to have the house to himself…for a while anyway. Allison never had a chance to get lonely because she has never lived alone.  Ever! Allison and Tom also come up with a dating scenario that puts Erik between two young women.

 

 

Poll Question: What’s worse for your health obesity or loneliness?

Question 1: What’s the difference between being comfortable and being lonely?

Dating Story: Two women, one guy, two observers.

Question 2: When you date a single parent- who pays the babysitter?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=364299 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:41:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)A study published in the New York Post reports loneliness is harder on your body than obesity.  Erik tells us about his most lonely birthday.  Tom tells us how happy he is to have the house to himself…for a while anyway. Allison never had a chance to get lonely because she has never lived alone.  Ever! […]WGN PlusA study published in the New York Post reports loneliness is harder on your body than obesity.  Erik tells us about his most lonely birthday.  Tom tells us how happy he is to have the house to himself…for a while anyway. Allison never had a chance to get lonely because she has never lived alone.  Ever! […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 19: Hitting Your Peak Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 19: Hitting Your Peak This week the Single, Married, Divorced team discusses a New York Times story that says women hit their peak in their teens while men are more middle aged.  A view that Allison doesn’t agree with. She also shares a story about a man who is… well, let’s just say several years older than she is that her parents tried to set her up with. Tom and Erik respond to accusations they are “mean” to Allison.

 

Poll Question: When it comes to dating-when do we peak?

Question 1: Who can I set you up with?

Dating Story: Up up and away in my beautiful balloon.

Question 2: Who’s being mean?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=363115 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:05:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week the Single, Married, Divorced team discusses a New York Times story that says women hit their peak in their teens while men are more middle aged.  A view that Allison doesn’t agree with. She also shares a story about a man who is… well, let’s just say several years older than she is that […]WGN PlusThis week the Single, Married, Divorced team discusses a New York Times story that says women hit their peak in their teens while men are more middle aged.  A view that Allison doesn’t agree with. She also shares a story about a man who is… well, let’s just say several years older than she is that […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 18: Meet the Ambassador of Love Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 18: Meet the Ambassador of Love Single, Married, Divorced welcomes its second guest this week.  The Reverend Tony Talavera has married more than 17,000 couples.  He knows a thing or two about spotting love and which couples will make it and which ones won’t.  He also passes along some solid advice for couples from his years of experience at The French Quarter Wedding Chapel in New Orleans.  The SMD team also takes a look at dating out of your league and Allison shares another example of why her marriage was doomed. Erik explains his one and done rule on text messaging and Tom may have changed Erik and Allison’s minds on who’s responsible for happiness.

Poll Question: Are you shooting a little high there, Tex?

Question 1: When do you say when, when it comes to texts that go unanswered?

Dating Story: True love in the French Quarter and beyond with the Rev. Tony Talavera.

Question 2: Should you live miserably to avoid breaking a heart?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=361859 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:30:57 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Single, Married, Divorced welcomes its second guest this week.  The Reverend Tony Talavera has married more than 17,000 couples.  He knows a thing or two about spotting love and which couples will make it and which ones won’t.  He also passes along some solid advice for couples from his years of experience at The French […]WGN PlusSingle, Married, Divorced welcomes its second guest this week.  The Reverend Tony Talavera has married more than 17,000 couples.  He knows a thing or two about spotting love and which couples will make it and which ones won’t.  He also passes along some solid advice for couples from his years of experience at The French […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 17: Social Media & Marriage Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 17: Social Media & Marriage In episode 17 of Single, Married, Divorced our team takes a hard look at social media and what it can do to a marriage.  Allison tells us how an old school friend wound up divorced then married again to an old fling.  They also discuss emotional vs. physical cheating.  Allison says to come find her if you think emotional cheating is worse.  Tom shares how one of  his friends unknowingly went out with an stripper and Erik is blindsided by a date he didn’t recognize.  And did you know the SNL alum known as the “Ladies Man,” wanted to hire Allison to babysit?  Neither did the guys.

 

Poll Question: Social media and marriage.

Question 1: How do you get a “bae” for fall?

App Story: Use the force.

Question 2: Is an old Festivus favorite good for couples?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=360884 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:24:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)In episode 17 of Single, Married, Divorced our team takes a hard look at social media and what it can do to a marriage.  Allison tells us how an old school friend wound up divorced then married again to an old fling.  They also discuss emotional vs. physical cheating.  Allison says to come find her […]WGN PlusIn episode 17 of Single, Married, Divorced our team takes a hard look at social media and what it can do to a marriage.  Allison tells us how an old school friend wound up divorced then married again to an old fling.  They also discuss emotional vs. physical cheating.  Allison says to come find her […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 16: Love, Marriage & Kids Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 16: Love, Marriage & Kids This week the Single, Married, Divorced hosts take a look at what kids can do to a marriage.  Allison and Tom trade ideas on how to avoid the pitfalls of becoming business partners instead of loving partners.  Allison tells us how her group blind date went and when and if they may get together again.  Erik’s mom thinks she has found a nice young woman for him and Allison’s mother thinks she’s got a potential match for her.

Poll Question: What about the kids?

Question 1: What are some ways to avoid potential problems after the kids arrive?

App Story: Allison tells all about her group date.

Question 2: How do you say, “thanks but, no thanks,” to seeing someone again?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=358968 Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:00:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week the Single, Married, Divorced hosts take a look at what kids can do to a marriage.  Allison and Tom trade ideas on how to avoid the pitfalls of becoming business partners instead of loving partners.  Allison tells us how her group blind date went and when and if they may get together again.  […]WGN PlusThis week the Single, Married, Divorced hosts take a look at what kids can do to a marriage.  Allison and Tom trade ideas on how to avoid the pitfalls of becoming business partners instead of loving partners.  Allison tells us how her group blind date went and when and if they may get together again.  […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced- Episode 15: Chicago Comedian Pat McGann on SMD Single, Married, Divorced- Episode 15: Chicago Comedian Pat McGann on SMD Single, Married, Divorced welcomes its first special co-host this week.  Chicago comedian Pat McGann sits in on the fun and keeps the crew rolling.  McGann, preforms around Chicagoland and nationally.   Between jokes he gives us his ideas on creative dates and takes aim at a USA Today study that lists what men and women want in relationships.  Erik tells us about his first “couples Christmas card.”  While Tom shares a dating story that involved the woman’s mother and a fire alarm.  Allison also explains to Pat why she’s so scared of dating apps.

 

Poll Question: What men and women want in a relationship.

Question 1: What’s a good creative date?

App Story: A mother, an ex and a fire alarm.

Question 2: Is that a joke?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=358736 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:00:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Single, Married, Divorced welcomes its first special co-host this week.  Chicago comedian Pat McGann sits in on the fun and keeps the crew rolling.  McGann, preforms around Chicagoland and nationally.   Between jokes he gives us his ideas on creative dates and takes aim at a USA Today study that lists what men and women want […]WGN PlusSingle, Married, Divorced welcomes its first special co-host this week.  Chicago comedian Pat McGann sits in on the fun and keeps the crew rolling.  McGann, preforms around Chicagoland and nationally.   Between jokes he gives us his ideas on creative dates and takes aim at a USA Today study that lists what men and women want […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 14: The Cost of Dating Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 14: The Cost of Dating This week the SMD crew takes a look at what costs more, dating on-line or the old fashion way.  They also discuss if there is such as thing as too much for a first date. Allison has a group date that has the guys a little confused.  Plus we get a little insight on who’s hot and who’s not from Allison’s past. Tom tells us about going out with a purpose.   Meanwhile Erik thinks about getting off the dating apps.

Poll Question: The cost of dating both on and off-line.

Question 1: Are you ready to order?

Dating App Story: Allison has a date!

Question 2: Is it ever OK to date a friends ex?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=358066 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:55:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week the SMD crew takes a look at what costs more, dating on-line or the old fashion way.  They also discuss if there is such as thing as too much for a first date. Allison has a group date that has the guys a little confused.  Plus we get a little insight on who’s […]WGN PlusThis week the SMD crew takes a look at what costs more, dating on-line or the old fashion way.  They also discuss if there is such as thing as too much for a first date. Allison has a group date that has the guys a little confused.  Plus we get a little insight on who’s […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 13: The Show Must Go On Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 13: The Show Must Go On This week our crew checks out the researcher on who is more likely to stay together, those who meet on or off-line.  Tom informs us, “the show” of a relationship will always comes to end.  Allison wants to hold hands with her co-hosts after Tom and Erik can’t find common ground on our first question. Luckily they all agree “The Fade Away,”  is the only way to go.

Poll Question: What are the odds?

Question 1: Keep it together man.

Dating App Story: Fake profile leads to, well…

Question 2: Ghosting V. The Fade Away

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=356575 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:00:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week our crew checks out the researcher on who is more likely to stay together, those who meet on or off-line.  Tom informs us, “the show” of a relationship will always comes to end.  Allison wants to hold hands with her co-hosts after Tom and Erik can’t find common ground on our first question. […]WGN PlusThis week our crew checks out the researcher on who is more likely to stay together, those who meet on or off-line.  Tom informs us, “the show” of a relationship will always comes to end.  Allison wants to hold hands with her co-hosts after Tom and Erik can’t find common ground on our first question. […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 12: Drinking & Dating & Some Other Stuff Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 12: Drinking & Dating & Some Other Stuff This week our crew takes an in depth look at drinking and dating and how important or not important it could be.  Allison’s dating apps are activated but is she actually using them?   Erik tells us about a serious mistake in this week’s dating app story and Tom tells us who’s responsible for a break-up when it comes to the big marriage question.

Poll Question: Who gets the dates, drinkers or non-drinkers?

Question 1: The breadwinner-does it matter anymore?

App Story: Are you serious?

Question 2: Married once, twice shy?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=355351 Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:42:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week our crew takes an in depth look at drinking and dating and how important or not important it could be.  Allison’s dating apps are activated but is she actually using them?   Erik tells us about a serious mistake in this week’s dating app story and Tom tells us who’s responsible for a break-up […]WGN PlusThis week our crew takes an in depth look at drinking and dating and how important or not important it could be.  Allison’s dating apps are activated but is she actually using them?   Erik tells us about a serious mistake in this week’s dating app story and Tom tells us who’s responsible for a break-up […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 11: Divorced and Dating and Don’t Bother Me Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 11: Divorced and Dating and Don’t Bother Me In this week’s episode of Single, Married, Divorced our hosts discuss if it’s healthy to argue in a relationship and whether it is smart to start a fight to show you care.  Tom tells us about a guy who goes on a first date at a mattress store.  We also catch up with Allison on her app dating.  Erik and Allison  finally get to tell Tom why he’s wrong  but do they change his mind?

Poll Question: Do divorced people date more?

Question 1: Should you start an argument to show you care.

App Story: Meet me at the mattress store.

Question 2: That bothers me, is it my fault or yours?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=354158 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:00:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)In this week’s episode of Single, Married, Divorced our hosts discuss if it’s healthy to argue in a relationship and whether it is smart to start a fight to show you care.  Tom tells us about a guy who goes on a first date at a mattress store.  We also catch up with Allison on […]WGN PlusIn this week’s episode of Single, Married, Divorced our hosts discuss if it’s healthy to argue in a relationship and whether it is smart to start a fight to show you care.  Tom tells us about a guy who goes on a first date at a mattress store.  We also catch up with Allison on […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 10: Love at First Sight, Marriage & Hubba Hubba Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 10: Love at First Sight, Marriage & Hubba Hubba This week the Single, Married, Divorced crew discusses love vs. lust at first sight.  Also, the people have spoken. Following last week’s poll, Allison has downloaded three dating apps but has she activated them? Tom drops some more married guy knowledge on us that love is hard and we may have discovered one reason why Erik hasn’t walked down the aisle.

 

 

Poll Question: Love at first sight.  Is that for real?

Question 1: Debit and destination weddings.

App Story: ALLISON DOWNLOADS DATING APPS!

Question 2: Do you need to like all of your spouses friends?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=352723 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:00:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week the Single, Married, Divorced crew discusses love vs. lust at first sight.  Also, the people have spoken. Following last week’s poll, Allison has downloaded three dating apps but has she activated them? Tom drops some more married guy knowledge on us that love is hard and we may have discovered one reason why […]WGN PlusThis week the Single, Married, Divorced crew discusses love vs. lust at first sight.  Also, the people have spoken. Following last week’s poll, Allison has downloaded three dating apps but has she activated them? Tom drops some more married guy knowledge on us that love is hard and we may have discovered one reason why […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode: 9 The Path to Happiness? Single, Married, Divorced-Episode: 9 The Path to Happiness?

After reading a Wall Street Journal article the SMD team discusses its findings that more and more people are waiting to get married.   Is marriage as we know it becoming outdated?   Allison continues down the path of signing up for a dating app and we learn why and how she became divorced.  Tom talks about team dating and Erik tells us what he expects his marriage (if it ever happens) to be like.

Poll Question: More 25 to 34-year-olds are unmarried now than a decade ago.

 

Question 1: Does one cheating incident mean a relationship is over?

 

App Story: Team app dating. 

 

Question 2: Who do you please at a wedding, your guests or your fiancé?

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=351510 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:43:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)After reading a Wall Street Journal article the SMD team discusses its findings that more and more people are waiting to get married.   Is marriage as we know it becoming outdated?   Allison continues down the path of signing up for a dating app and we learn why and how she became divorced.  Tom talks about team dating and […]WGN PlusAfter reading a Wall Street Journal article the SMD team discusses its findings that more and more people are waiting to get married.   Is marriage as we know it becoming outdated?   Allison continues down the path of signing up for a dating app and we learn why and how she became divorced.  Tom talks about team dating and […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 8: Lying, Location and Pick-Up Lines Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 8: Lying, Location and Pick-Up Lines Breaking News: More people are meeting on-line than ever before. What does that mean for people trying to meet off-line?  The SMD crew takes issue with lying on dating profiles as Allison gets closer and closer to taking the plunge into app dating.  Some app pick-up lines get nothing but groans from our hosts and Tom lays down some solid marriage knowledge for those single folks.

Poll Question: Where do most singles meet?

Question 1: Is lying on a dating profile worth it?

App Story: Questionable pick-up lines.

Question 2: First date location. Near you, near them or someplace between.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=350709 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:00:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)Breaking News: More people are meeting on-line than ever before. What does that mean for people trying to meet off-line?  The SMD crew takes issue with lying on dating profiles as Allison gets closer and closer to taking the plunge into app dating.  Some app pick-up lines get nothing but groans from our hosts and […]WGN PlusBreaking News: More people are meeting on-line than ever before. What does that mean for people trying to meet off-line?  The SMD crew takes issue with lying on dating profiles as Allison gets closer and closer to taking the plunge into app dating.  Some app pick-up lines get nothing but groans from our hosts and […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 7: No, You Go First Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 7: No, You Go First This week the SMD crew takes dating off-line and old school. Who should be making the first move? Allison shares a bizarre dating request that blows the guys minds and Tom tells us how he moved in on a woman only to be told to move on.  Our team also discusses what happens when the bill comes on a first few dates.

Poll Question: A majority of men say they want women to make the first move.

Q1: Who pays on a date?  Should the other person pretend to go for their wallet, AKA “The Pump Fake.”

App Story: She says let’s go, he’s says let’s talk?

Q2:(Ran out of time) We seem to do this a lot. Sorry! See episode 8.

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=349685 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:00:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)This week the SMD crew takes dating off-line and old school. Who should be making the first move? Allison shares a bizarre dating request that blows the guys minds and Tom tells us how he moved in on a woman only to be told to move on.  Our team also discusses what happens when the bill comes on […]WGN PlusThis week the SMD crew takes dating off-line and old school. Who should be making the first move? Allison shares a bizarre dating request that blows the guys minds and Tom tells us how he moved in on a woman only to be told to move on.  Our team also discusses what happens when the bill comes on […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 6: The Politics of Dating Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 6: The Politics of Dating In this week’s episode, the SMD crew gets political.  Not necessarily talking about their political views, just how those views can work or not work in a relationship. Allison shares how she made it through NRA dinners with her ex-husband and Tom talks about being raised by parents of different political persuasions.  Erik tells us how politics ended a recently budding romance before the first date.  BUT putting politics aside- Allison and Tom agree to chaperone one of Erik’s potential dates.

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Poll Question: How people feel about staying together in a politically mixed relationship.

Q1: Can couples stay together despite their political differences?

App Story:  Allison’s friend has a chance to swipe left or right on a certain special someone.

Q2: What is the cab etiquette when a woman is wearing a dress or skirt?

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=348642 Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:00:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)In this week’s episode, the SMD crew gets political.  Not necessarily talking about their political views, just how those views can work or not work in a relationship. Allison shares how she made it through NRA dinners with her ex-husband and Tom talks about being raised by parents of different political persuasions.  Erik tells us how politics […]WGN PlusIn this week’s episode, the SMD crew gets political.  Not necessarily talking about their political views, just how those views can work or not work in a relationship. Allison shares how she made it through NRA dinners with her ex-husband and Tom talks about being raised by parents of different political persuasions.  Erik tells us how politics […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced Episode 5: Have You Done Your Cyber Stalking Yet? Single, Married, Divorced Episode 5: Have You Done Your Cyber Stalking Yet? On episode five of SMD, Allison, Erik and Tom discuss proper pre-dating protocol, AKA cyber stalking. Erik shares his Bumble profile and Allison tells us how one of her dates compared to his mug shot. Tom has some strong thoughts about Yelp and finds out how one review sank a date before it even happened.

Poll Question: Have you done your dating homework?

Question 1: How do you screen for potential dates?

Dating App Story: An attorney, a gun and a Tesla. What every woman wants right?

Question 2: Ran out of time. Please see Episode 6.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=348082 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:38:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)On episode five of SMD, Allison, Erik and Tom discuss proper pre-dating protocol, AKA cyber stalking. Erik shares his Bumble profile and Allison tells us how one of her dates compared to his mug shot. Tom has some strong thoughts about Yelp and finds out how one review sank a date before it even happened. […]WGN PlusOn episode five of SMD, Allison, Erik and Tom discuss proper pre-dating protocol, AKA cyber stalking. Erik shares his Bumble profile and Allison tells us how one of her dates compared to his mug shot. Tom has some strong thoughts about Yelp and finds out how one review sank a date before it even happened. […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 4: Have Love, Will Travel Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 4: Have Love, Will Travel

In episode 4 of Single, Married, Divorced gets a little uncomfortable as we learn more about our hosts’ past. One of them wasn’t thrilled to discuss it.The crew also bickers about staying friends after a break-up and Tom thinks logic and maturity have a role in matters of the heart. 

Poll question of the week: Did you leave your baggage at the door? 

Question 1: Would you rather date a stranger or a friend? 

App Story: Traveling hundreds of miles for love. 

Question 2: Girls Vs. Women. Is there a difference when speaking about adult females?   

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=347055 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:27:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)In episode 4 of Single, Married, Divorced gets a little uncomfortable as we learn more about our hosts’ past. One of them wasn’t thrilled to discuss it.The crew also bickers about staying friends after a break-up and Tom thinks logic and maturity have a role in matters of the heart.  Poll question of the week: Did you leave your baggage at the door?  Question […]WGN PlusIn episode 4 of Single, Married, Divorced gets a little uncomfortable as we learn more about our hosts’ past. One of them wasn’t thrilled to discuss it.The crew also bickers about staying friends after a break-up and Tom thinks logic and maturity have a role in matters of the heart.  Poll question of the week: Did you leave your baggage at the door?  Question […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced Episode 3: You did what? With who? Single, Married, Divorced Episode 3: You did what? With who?

In episode 3 of Single, Married, Divorced our hosts take on cheating in relationships.  Allison shares why it’s important to discuss exclusive vs. non-exclusive with a partner early on, and Erik tells us about a woman who cheated on him time and time again.  Tom also gives a warning to those who walk and text: If you do it, you’ll run into him soon. Seriously.  That’s not a joke.

Poll question of the week: Have you ever cheated on your partner? 

Question 1: Phone up or down on a date? 

App Story: Can I sing you a song? 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=346078 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:39:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)In episode 3 of Single, Married, Divorced our hosts take on cheating in relationships.  Allison shares why it’s important to discuss exclusive vs. non-exclusive with a partner early on, and Erik tells us about a woman who cheated on him time and time again.  Tom also gives a warning to those who walk and text: If you do it, you’ll run into him soon. […]WGN PlusIn episode 3 of Single, Married, Divorced our hosts take on cheating in relationships.  Allison shares why it’s important to discuss exclusive vs. non-exclusive with a partner early on, and Erik tells us about a woman who cheated on him time and time again.  Tom also gives a warning to those who walk and text: If you do it, you’ll run into him soon. […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 2 Do you Believe in Love? Single, Married, Divorced-Episode 2 Do you Believe in Love?

In Episode 2 of Single, Married, Divorced the crew takes a look at love.  Who’s been in love, and do you need a check-list to get there?  Our three hosts can’t believe people don’t believe in love anymore yet think the idea of just one soul mate for someone is ridiculous.  Erik shares a story about a non-pork eating woman he dated, and Tom tells us why John Travolta speaks the truth in Pulp Fiction. You’ve heard of a Boy Named Sue? Allison tells us about a girl named Bubba. 

 

Poll question of the week: Less than half in a recent poll say they no longer believe in love. Seriously? 

Question 1: Do you have just one soul mate out there or does it depend on the path you take? 

App Story: Check the box for love. 

Question 2: You’re perfect except…Should we talk about it or break-up? 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=344750 Mon, 28 May 2018 14:00:42 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)In Episode 2 of Single, Married, Divorced the crew takes a look at love.  Who’s been in love, and do you need a check-list to get there?  Our three hosts can’t believe people don’t believe in love anymore yet think the idea of just one soul mate for someone is ridiculous.  Erik shares a story about a non-pork eating […]WGN PlusIn Episode 2 of Single, Married, Divorced the crew takes a look at love.  Who’s been in love, and do you need a check-list to get there?  Our three hosts can’t believe people don’t believe in love anymore yet think the idea of just one soul mate for someone is ridiculous.  Erik shares a story about a non-pork eating […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships Single, Married, Divorced Episode 1: What the Hell is This? Single, Married, Divorced Episode 1: What the Hell is This?

In Episode 1 of Singled, Married, Divorced you get to know our hosts, their backgrounds, and just what this podcast is all about. For example, what’s Allison got against dating apps and how did Erik navigate a tricky situation on a date?  Tom also informs his two co-hosts why they fail when it comes to a question about politeness.

Poll question of the week: Have you ever lied to a partner about how many exes you’ve had?  

Question 1: Does Spelling Count? 

App Story: What’s in a name? 

Question 2: When a couple, with defined gender roles, walks up to a revolving door, who goes first? Man or woman? 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=344199 Mon, 21 May 2018 14:04:23 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Plus)In Episode 1 of Singled, Married, Divorced you get to know our hosts, their backgrounds, and just what this podcast is all about. For example, what’s Allison got against dating apps and how did Erik navigate a tricky situation on a date?  Tom also informs his two co-hosts why they fail when it comes to a question about politeness. Poll question […]WGN PlusIn Episode 1 of Singled, Married, Divorced you get to know our hosts, their backgrounds, and just what this podcast is all about. For example, what’s Allison got against dating apps and how did Erik navigate a tricky situation on a date?  Tom also informs his two co-hosts why they fail when it comes to a question about politeness. Poll question […]WGN,Radio,Plus,single,married,divorced,erik,tom,allison,dating,relationships