Show Notes
in this episode, janine takes the post-valentine opportunity to reflect on relationships, the pressure around them, and the dangers of getting into serious relationships at a young age. she talks about normalising not wanting a relationship despite the societal pressure. it's so okay to break the boundaries around relationships, if that means not wanting one or finding diversity in it. be patient with yourself <3 ... PG13 :)
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