One Sweet Single Life

Season 2 is somehow coming to an end (still not sure how that happened), and before we take a break for the rest of the summer, we wanted to have one last conversation that felt fitting for this season.There is something about summer that makes you want to take stock of your life a little bit. What's working? What's not? What have you been carrying around that you're honestly just tired of carrying?In this episode, we're talking about some of the things we're leaving behind this summer:comparing our lives to everyone else's timelines, relationships, careers, bodies, and prayer livesfeeling like we have to perform femininity instead of simply living as ourselvesscarcity mindsets that make us settle, rush, or act out of feargiving way too much energy to low-effort menoverexplaining our boundaries and feeling guilty for disappointing peopleNot because we're trying to become completely different people overnight or have some dramatic "new me" summer. Just because sometimes a new season is a good opportunity to be honest about what isn't serving us anymore.We're also talking about what we hope to make more room for this summer: being more present, enjoying our lives a little more, trusting God a little more deeply, saying yes to things that scare us, and maybe taking ourselves a little less seriously.Thank you for spending another season with us. Whether you've been here since the beginning or just found us recently, we're so grateful you're here.As always, we'd love to hear from you. What are you leaving behind this summer? And what are you taking with you instead?Hotline:(361) 857-9338361-85-SWEETEmail: [email protected]

In this special 4th of July episode of One Sweet Single Life, we’re celebrating all things red, white, and blue…with a dating twist. Today we’re breaking down our Red, White & Blue Flags when it comes to relationships:Red Flags — the warning signs that make you runWhite Flags — the standards, preferences, or “icks” we used to hold tightly but have softened on (or completely changed our minds about)Blue Flags — the underrated green flags that actually matter for long-term compatibilityWe also share:Our favorite 4th of July memories and traditionsListener-submitted relationship flagsThe dating standards we’ve outgrownThe qualities we now value most in a partnerWhy changing your mind doesn’t always mean lowering your standards—it can also mean growing in maturity and perspectivePlus, we’re officially wrapping up Season 2 soon (how did that happen?!) and sharing what’s ahead for the podcast.We’d love your input for Season 3:Episode ideasGuest suggestionsDream collaborationsTopics you want us to cover (dating or otherwise!)Hotline: (361) 857-9338 / 361-85-SWEETEmail: [email protected] this episode with a friend, catch up on any episodes you missed, and join us next week as we wrap up Season 2!

Marriage is a beautiful vocation. It’s natural to desire love, intimacy, and companionship—and many of us deeply hope and pray for marriage. But what happens when that good desire slowly becomes something more?In this episode of One Sweet Single Life, we’re having an honest conversation about a question that can feel uncomfortable but is worth asking: Have I made marriage an idol?We unpack the difference between a healthy desire and disordered attachment, and how to recognize when longing for marriage begins to consume our peace, identity, and relationship with God.We talk about:The difference between desiring marriage and needing marriage to feel completeSigns marriage may be taking up too much space in your heart and mindThe difference between healthy preparation and obsessionThe trap of timelines, comparison, and feeling “behind”Romanticizing marriage, men, and “Catholic dating”Why marriage is a vocation—not a reward for holinessPractical ways to stay grounded and rooted in your current state of lifeThis episode is a gentle invitation to examine your heart.Because the goal of single life isn’t simply to survive until marriage. The goal is holiness. Your life is not on hold while you wait for “the one.” Your life is happening right now. Whether God calls you to marriage tomorrow, ten years from now, or not at all, the deepest desire of your heart is not ultimately a husband—it is union with Christ.Join the conversationHave you ever struggled with making marriage—or any good thing—an idol?We’d love to hear from you.Hotline: (361) 857-9338361-85-SWEETEmail: [email protected] this episode encouraged you, send it to a friend, leave us a review, or share it on social media and tag us.

Summer has a way of stirring something in us.Maybe it’s the nostalgia of childhood—summer break, vacations, pool days, ice cream trucks, staying out late, and the feeling that anything could happen. There was a kind of magic to summer because it felt full of possibility.But adulthood changes things.Work, bills, and responsibilities still exist. And for many single women, summer can become another season of waiting.Waiting until you have someone to travel with.Waiting until you have a plus-one for the beach trip.Waiting until you have someone to share the memories with.In today’s episode, we’re talking about how summer can actually be great when single.This is not about Hot Girl Summer.Not revenge body summer.Not “find a boyfriend by Labor Day” summer.This is about creating a genuinely good, life-giving, memory-making Single Girl Summer.We talk about:Why summer feels so nostalgic and emotionally chargedThe trap of placing all your hopes on finding someoneHow to navigate longing, loneliness, and comparison without letting them define your seasonWhy being single doesn’t mean your life is on pausePractical ways to make this summer memorable on any budgetHow to approach dating without making it the center of your summerWe also share your responses to our listener questions. What are your biggest summer non-negotiables?Beach days with the girls, weekend getaways, being outside more, trying new experiences, and making real memories.What are you not doing this summer? Moping. Settling. Staying home every weekend. Putting life on hold.What’s one thing you are doing this summer? From career moves to trips to Nashville to being more open to dating—we shared some really beautiful intentions.One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:A relationship should enhance your summer.It should not become your summer.Kids understood something we often lose as adults.They were curious, tried things, made friends, and played outside. They didn’t constantly evaluate whether every experience was “worth it.” They just participated and LIVED.That’s the energy we’re bringing into Summer 2026. Not obsessing over finding someone, but asking something deeper:Did I actually live?Ways to support the podcast: Leave a review, share this episode with a friend, and tag us in your Single Girl Summer adventures.Hotline: (361) 857-9338Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Why do some people walk away from good things?No big fight. No betrayal. No cheating. No dramatic red flags.And yet… something that seemed healthy, peaceful, and full of potential still ends.In today’s episode, your hosts Marilis and Gabrielle, unpack self-sabotage from both sides: the person who pulls away and the person left wondering, What just happened?Together, we explore why someone might sabotage a good relationship—whether from fear, emotional immaturity, unresolved wounds, commitment anxiety, or the sudden weight of realizing something is becoming real.We also discuss what it feels like to be on the receiving end: the confusion, the ego hit, the search for closure, and the temptation to internalize someone else’s ambiguity as a reflection of your worth.Because sometimes relationships don’t end because something was wrong. Sometimes they end because something simply wasn’t fully right. And that can be harder to accept than a clear reason.In this episode, we discuss:What self-sabotage actually looks like in datingFear of commitment vs genuine misalignmentThe emotional impact of being on the receiving endWhy ambiguity can feel more painful than rejectionHow to stop chasing clarity from someone who doesn’t have itMoving forward without needing a villain or perfect closureRate and comment on this episode! We'd love to hear from you:Call us on our Hotline: (361) 857-9338Or Email Us: ⁠[email protected]