Episode 611: A Priori Engagement

Episode notes

Tanya brings the case against her husband Thomas. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Tanya read a news story about wedding venues being booked years in advance. She asked Thomas if he wanted to get married. He said yes. Thomas interpreted that as a proposal. But Tanya says it was just a question about logistics, NOT a proposal!

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Evidence from A PRIORI ENGAGEMENT

A screenshot of a group chat. It shows two photos of a woman in a red hoodie, with the hood up. The first photo shows her lying on her right side, facing the camera. The second shows her with her hands covering her face. Below, the text says:

The first screenshot from Tanya's chat with her friends

A screenshot of a group chat. It shows a message from Tanya that says

The second screenshot

A portrait of two dogs, wearing flower garlands, side by side. They are both smiling contentedly, and bathed in the light of a golden sunset.

Remy (left) and Kyr

Remy and Kyr again!

A photo of two dogs, sitting side-by-side next to a couch. The dog on the left, a Shiba Inu named Dashi, is being squished up against the couch by the bigger dog on the right. The bigger dog on the right, a Leonberger named Kyr, is towering over Dashi and is smiling at the camera with her tongue out.

Dashi (left) and Kyr

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Episode 611: A Priori Engagement

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