Dating An Inmate: Challenges Couples Face when Taking their Prison Pen Pal Relationship to the Next Level
Big Steve and his wife, Anya, found love on a prison pen pal website. Today they share stories, red flags, and strategies to help other couples succeed during and after incarceration. Learn what to look for in the initial pen pal ad, what red flags to watch for, and when to know to walk away. Hear about what Anya did to keep the relationship fun and exciting. And enjoy a candid conversation, with lots of laughs, between this happily married husband and wife. It's not easy, but the two of them have proven Love After Lockup is, in fact, possible! And it's not always the way it's depicted on reality TV.
From Big Steve: Anya and I first started writing in early 2014. She first wrote me from Norway. I remember that very first letter, and our very first phone cal. Now, 11 Years later, we're married and enjoying life together. We had a small wedding in 2023, such a special day for me! It's proof that this really CAN work, and it's the reason I decided to create PenPals.Buzz. I wanted to help others find the same happiness we found. It's not always easy, and it takes lots of hard work and effort and honesty and trust, just like any relationship would. In this episode, we have a very candid and fun discussion of our relationship, what it was like during prison and what it's like now. She shares lots of ideas, tips, and suggestions for how to be the best pen pal, and friend, to your inmate loved one. Hope you enjoy! Let us know your thoughts using the voicemail link below, or email podcast@penpals.buzz