Here & Now Anytime The future of marriage
Feb 13, 2026
Allison Raskin, relationship coach and author who rethought marriage after a broken engagement, talks modern marriage trends, why millennials delay or redefine vows, and choosing partnership intentionally. Kathy Gunst, resident chef, offers simple chocolate recipes and gift ideas like chocolate chip cookies, pudding pie, and a chocolate Bundt cake.
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Marriage Is Becoming Voluntary And Flexible
- Modern marriage possibilities feel more exciting and flexible than old-school marriage norms.
- Allison Raskin reframed marriage after a broken engagement and found new models that prioritize choice and fulfillment.
Broken Engagement Sparked Reconsideration
- Allison described a broken engagement in 2020 that led her to question her marriage goals.
- She met John three months later and used that experience to explore what she truly wanted from marriage.
Don't Settle; Define What You Want
- Clarify what you truly want rather than falling into relationships out of fear of settling.
- Allison Raskin coaches clients to identify desires and avoid defaulting into mismatched partnerships.
