Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-Bridesmaid. Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions, plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

In this episode, Jen is joined by Janine Baggett, comedian, content creator, and nostalgic 90s internet icon (aka Retro Avocado), for a deep dive into family dynamics, advice-giving, and what really happens when you marry into a family that might not be rooting for you.

From people-pleasing and conflict avoidance to learning how to stand up for yourself without burning it all down, this episode blends heart, humor, and hard-won wisdom.

Episode Highlights: • Janine’s viral rise and the secret to making content go viral • How to handle conflict when you’re a people-pleaser who hates confrontation • What to do when your partner’s family crosses a line • Why every long-term couple needs to survive a “rough patch” to grow stronger

If you’ve ever been stuck between your partner and their family, or just needed a reminder that marriage is more marathon than fairy tale, this episode is a must-listen.

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Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-BRIDESMAID. Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

In this episode, Jen is joined by fashion creator and New York City tour guide Nick Portillo for a wild ride through one of the hardest questions a parent can face: What do you do when your child is about to marry the wrong person?

From overbearing grooms to moms on the verge of losing their daughters, Jen and Nick unpack how to speak up (without pushing someone away), what it means to “let them make their own mistakes,” and how far you’d go to protect someone you love from heartbreak.

Episode Highlights: • When “protective” turns into “controlling” • How to talk to a friend (or daughter!) about their toxic partner • The secret power of planting subtle “truth bombs” instead of ultimatums • And yes... what the mom actually did

Ring, ring! It's 1-800-BRIDESMAID. Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.

What happens when "happily ever after" starts feeling more like "barely getting by"? In this episode, Jen sits down with former divorce lawyer and relationship coach Kara Francis to tackle one of the hardest questions in marriage: How do you know when it's worth fighting for versus when it's time to let go?

Episode Highlights:

- The difference between loving someone and being "in love" with them - Red flags that indicate a marriage may be beyond repair - Why fighting over the same issues repeatedly signals deeper problems - How to have difficult conversations without blame and defensiveness - The importance of maintaining your individual identity in marriage

🎧 Tune in now for expert guidance on navigating marriage's toughest moments. 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on