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Marriage and Football

Season 1, Ep. 6

On this week's episode, Ian and Sarah discuss what it is like to marry into the game. They talk about what it's like to have the same career with very different resources and outcomes, and the inherent nature of comparing careers. They discuss the pros and cons of what it's like to have the same job as pro footballers. Hear them talk about how their relationship has changed from being collegiate players dating, pro players dating, engaged, then married, and now business partners in the football industry. Life is always evolving and so are our relationships, here's how theirs has changed over the years. Tune in for some fun stories during their first couch conversation!

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