45 min

Should I ask someone “Why are you single?‪”‬ Inappropriate Questions

    • Society & Culture

In a world of rom-coms and love songs, being single can be seen as a bad thing. It’s something our friends, relatives, and even potential partners ask about, but why do we assume we need a partner to be complete? Elena and Harv talk to comedian Salma Hindy about the parental pressure to get married and how to feel okay with being single. Asexual activist and model Yasmin Benoit breaks down myths about asexuality and aromanticism, and why she’s never felt single. Money and culture writer Renée Sylvestre-Williams shares how financial systems often aren’t built with single people in mind.

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Salma Hindy IG: @salma.hindy Tw: @salooma911
Yasmin Benoit IG: @theyasminbenoit Tw: @theyasminbenoit
Renée Sylvestre-Williams IG: @reneesylvestrewilliams Tw: @reneeswilliams

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For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/inappropriate-questions-transcripts-listen-1.6740372

In a world of rom-coms and love songs, being single can be seen as a bad thing. It’s something our friends, relatives, and even potential partners ask about, but why do we assume we need a partner to be complete? Elena and Harv talk to comedian Salma Hindy about the parental pressure to get married and how to feel okay with being single. Asexual activist and model Yasmin Benoit breaks down myths about asexuality and aromanticism, and why she’s never felt single. Money and culture writer Renée Sylvestre-Williams shares how financial systems often aren’t built with single people in mind.

Connect with our guests below:
Salma Hindy IG: @salma.hindy Tw: @salooma911
Yasmin Benoit IG: @theyasminbenoit Tw: @theyasminbenoit
Renée Sylvestre-Williams IG: @reneesylvestrewilliams Tw: @reneeswilliams

Follow us!
Twitter: @IQ_Podcast
Instagram: @IQ_Podcast

For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/inappropriate-questions-transcripts-listen-1.6740372

45 min

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