Marriage Hot Takes: Unconventional + Controversial Things We Do in Our Marriages

For The Girl

Mac Bridges & Kenz Durham

Flirt, Christianity, Ministry, Faith, Cautious, Independent, Dating, Spirituality, Women, Rescuer, Quiz, Forthegirl, Religion & Spirituality, Romantic, College

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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This week, we’re bringing the spice with our hottest takes on all things marriage! From separate bank accounts and family holidays to pooping in front of your spouse (yep, we went there!), nothing is off-limits. Whether you’re newlywed, engaged, or just curious how other couples do life together, this episode is full of laughs, honesty, and real-life wisdom. We also dive into a little thrifting chat, Halloween plans, and our love for Marshall’s. Get ready to laugh with us, nod along, and maybe even rethink a few things in your own marriage! In This Episode [00:00] Intro + Mac’s Orange Nails & The Marshall’s Love Affair A fun catch-up featuring nail talk, thrifting wins, and Halloween costume ideas. [07:00] Bible Study Sneak Peek: The Wild Invitation (Launching Nov 11) Mac & Kenz share exciting details about their new Bible study series based in the Book of Acts. [09:00] Hot Take #1: Separate Bank Accounts vs. Joint Accounts Why they’re both firmly Team Joint—plus the “fun money” debate and gifts in marriage. [13:00] Hot Take #2: Switching Holidays Between Families Thoughts on fairness, language around in-laws, and fully embracing your spouse’s family. [16:45] Hot Take #3: Pooping with the Door Open? Mac is a hard no. Kenz? Let’s just say, things get real. [20:00] Hot Take #4: Talking About Your Exes Why Mac & Kenz think honest convo (with boundaries!) about past relationships can be healthy. [21:00] Hot Take #5: Never Go to Bed Angry? They explore how to approach conflict, when to pause, and why communication wins. [23:30] Hot Take #6: Sleeping in Separate Beds During Fights Why Mac vowed never to do it again after an early marriage argument. Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, for the girl, fam. Welcome back to the For the Girl podcast. On today's episode, we are talking about our marriage hot takes. We were trying to get really spicy for you all. And I think we accomplished that mission. We were talking some unconventional, controversial marriage things that we do. And I think you're going to take a lot away from this and honestly laugh a lot.
0:24.3	So let's get into today's episode.
0:33.9	Hey, fam.
0:35.9	Hi.
0:36.7	Come back. I was just noticing my orange fingernails for myself, Tanner. Hi. Come back.
0:38.5	I was just noticing my orange fingernails for myself, Tanner.
0:41.9	I actually didn't notice that on the last episode.
0:44.1	Do you get your nails done anymore?
0:46.9	Never.
0:47.6	Actually, I got them done for my sister's wedding, though.
0:49.3	It was the first time in like two years.
0:51.0	I have just stopped getting my nails done.
0:53.2	Why have you stopped? Because we're poor. Yeah, Max, not... We're broke. She's poor. But... Not really. You're not actually that poor. But more so because, like, if I'm going to spend money, which I still do... You know what I mean? Like, I still do. That's an exaggeration that we're broke.
1:12.5	But I would rather. What was your most recent purchase? That was I would rather get a shirt. I'm such a shirt girl. A shirt? Like a tea? You know what I mean? I just like, I love new little sweaters or clothes. I love clothes. Where's this tea from? With your, your sister's closet. Oh, yeah.
1:29.2	I rated your sister's closet to help me out with some outfits. But the most recent thing I bought
1:34.7	is my mom and I went to Marshalls the other night. Mm-hmm. I, Marshalls. Is Marshalls different
1:40.5	from TJ Max? Same thing. Same thing. We just have more Marshalls than TJ Max's for some reason in Charlotte. Marshall's, T.J. Max. Same thing. Same thing. We just have more Marshalls than T.J. Max's for some reason in Charlotte.
1:47.8	Marshalls, to me, so fun. Really? So fun. What do you like about it? Okay, well, number one, the moment the Christmas decor hits, I will, I like, am there, you know? It's, like, going to be here any day now.
2:03.0	When you're listening to this, it might be here.
2:04.4	Oh, okay.
2:04.8	So you're going to Marshalls for more than just close. Oh, well, I do love the Christmas decor. You know me. I love home decor. And then I, like, love a knick-knack. And then I love, like, a new shirt. There's not like a line outside of Marshalls when the Christmas court drops.
2:16.5	No, I don't think so.
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