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Forever alone or never alone? That is the question 💀 Today we look at the concept of being in a relationship versus being a single pringle, from the vastly different perspectives of Laura (who's currently in a 12 year relationship) and Alex (who has never been in a long term relationship). We'll be breaking down the history of why humans pair up, monogamy, stats and figures, societal expectations and the pros and cons.
 
Show notes and references: 
- 'The latest census shows proof of how life in Australia is changing after an unprecedented time in our country’s history': 7news.com.au/sunrise/on-the-show/the-latest-census-shows-proof-of-how-life-in-australia-is-changing-after-an-unprecedented-time-in-our-countrys-history-c-7321868 
- 'The power of one: How single people are finding a voice' | Karen Hardy: www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/the-power-of-one-how-single-people-are-finding-a-voice-20180813-p4zx8p.html 
- ▶️ 'Are humans hardwired for monogamy?' | Helen Fisher: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jedL7qSxOU 
- 'Women are happier without children or a spouse, says happiness expert' | Paul Dolan: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/may/25/women-happier-without-children-or-a-spouse-happiness-expert 
- 'Party of one: Why record numbers of Americans are going it alone' | Harry Bruinius: www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2021/1213/Party-of-one-Why-record-numbers-of-Americans-are-going-it-alone 
- 'Around the World, Marriage Is Declining, Singles Are Rising' | Bella DePaulo Ph.D.: www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/living-single/201908/around-the-world-marriage-is-declining-singles-are-rising 
- Tom Bilyeu (on before you get married): www.youtube.com/channel/UCnYMOamNKLGVlJgRUbamveA/community?lb=Ugkxkyo_bHr-uYzTeuwVP3uBuWDRhB8J6UmV

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