The podcast episode revisits the difficult topic of marriage and its evolving history. It features insights from historian Stephanie Coontz and psychologist Eli Finkel, exploring ways to enhance relationships. The episode suggests possibly lessening expectations of partners to improve love lives. Additionally, psychologist Jonathan Adler addresses listener questions regarding storytelling's scientific aspects in a segment titled "Your Questions Answered". Listeners are invited to share their thoughts on marriage via voice memos emailed to [email protected], with the subject line "marriage". The Hidden Brain tour is ongoing, with a Los Angeles stop scheduled for November 22nd, and more dates planned for 2026. Tickets and further tour information can be found at hiddenbrain.org/tour. The episode is hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Information about personal data use for advertising can be found at pcm.adswizz.com. The episode's illustration is provided by Getty Images.