Why Are Women Only Celebrated When They Get Married?
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It's marriage week on Dear Clementine to celebrate the release of Clementine's latest book 'I Don't: The Case Against Marriage'. All week Clementine will be answering your questions around marriage & sharing the phenomenal knowledge she's gathered in the process of writing the book. Today's question is from a woman who's 29 & entering the phase in her life where many of her friends & colleagues are getting married - whilst she's happy for them, she doesn't want to get married & is growing resentful of the fact that these couples are being celebrated for living a 'traditional life'. She fears fading into the background because she's chosen to opt out. How should she negotiate these feelings? If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to [email protected]  Pre order Clementine's new book here. CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Elle Beattie  For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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