Dear Clementine

Today's question comes from a woman who's finding the automatic cordiality between men grating. Is the 'hey mate' language that's rarely directed at women a sign of our 'boy's club' culture?

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CREDITS 
Executive Producer: Edwina Stott 
Audio Production: Adrian Walton 
Managing Producer: Elle Beattie 

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Our listener today depends on her mother for child care but is finding it difficult to maintain the relationship given her mother's troubling views. How can she stay true to herself & also the reality that she needs to keep her mother in her life given the practicalities? 

If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to [email protected] 

Get Clementine's new book 'I Don't: The Case Against Marriage' now!

CREDITS 
Executive Producer: Edwina Stott 
Audio Production: Adrian Walton 
Managing Producer: Elle Beattie 

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The question today is from someone who no longer feels connected to their legal name. Their given name is a biblical one & they are no longer religious. Plus their name has never really felt like 'them' anyone. Should they change it or will they end up regretting it?

If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to [email protected] 

Pre order Clementine's new book 'I Don't: The Case Against Marriage' now!

CREDITS 
Executive Producer: Edwina Stott 
Audio Production: Adrian Walton 
Managing Producer: Elle Beattie 

For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au 

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Our questioner today is someone who's been discussing the premise of Clementine's latest book, 'I Don't: The Case Against Marriage' with her friends. While they all agree with the idea that marriage is an outdated, patriarchal construct, her friends do still get married & become wives. How can she support them while being firm in her beliefs?

If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to [email protected] 

Pre order Clementine's new book 'I Don't: The Case Against Marriage' now!

CREDITS 
Executive Producer: Edwina Stott 
Audio Production: Adrian Walton 
Managing Producer: Elle Beattie 

For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au 

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault.

Today's question is from a listener who's been on a few nice dates with a man, but on their last date, when things went further & they were having sex, he didn't wear a condom even though she'd asked him to. He made his excuses, but she still feels uneasy. Does this incident make him a bad person? Is she over-reacting & how can she trust men in the bedroom again?

If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to [email protected] 

Get Clementine's new book 'I Don't: The Case Against Marriage' now!

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.

This question is from a person who's ready to leave their partner, but is worried about the impact on their kids - will they suffer if their dad's not around? Will they be picked on from coming from a 'broken home'? Clem advises.

If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to [email protected] 

Pre order Clementine's new book 'I Don't: The Case Against Marriage' now!

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.

Our question comes from a woman who got married 10 years ago & changed her name without really thinking about it. A decade later, she regrets the decision & wants to change it back to her maiden name. Her husband says she's being ridiculous. Is she? 

If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to [email protected] 

Pre order Clementine's new book 'I Don't: The Case Against Marriage' now!

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.

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 

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This question comes from a woman expecting a baby boy. While there are some wonderful role models in her life, her brothers are absolutely not. She doesn't want to cut them out of her life but she also doesn't want them around her son. What should she do?

If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to [email protected] 

Pre order Clementine's new book 'I Don't' 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.

This question comes from a mum who is becoming more concerned with what she shares online about her children. Is she over-reacting or is she right to have strict rules around her children's digital footprint?

If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to [email protected] 

Pre order Clementine's new book 'I Don't' 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.