Doing It! with Hannah Witton
Breaking Off an Engagement and Not Wanting Kids with Leena Norms
Mar 4, 2020
Leena Norms, a YouTuber and writer, joins Hannah to discuss ending her engagement, not wanting to get married, the impact of Christianity on her views, the legal aspects of marriage, alternative weddings, choices around having children, and being an environmentalist.
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Quick takeaways
- Breaking off an engagement should be a personal decision based on personal growth, rather than societal pressure.
- Making conscious choices about marriage and openly discussing desires and fears is crucial for a healthy and committed relationship.
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Lena's Experience of Calling Off an Engagement
Lena, a friend of the podcast host, shares her experience of being engaged and ultimately calling off the engagement. She had been in a long-term relationship with her first boyfriend and thought she wanted to get married, but as time went on, she realized that they were growing apart. Lena discusses the pressures and lack of guidance surrounding engagement and the assumption that marriage is the next logical step in a relationship. She also explores how her decision to break off the engagement was a personal one that she didn't feel the need to discuss with others. Ultimately, Lena is clear about not wanting marriage or children in her life and explores what a healthy and committed relationship means to her.
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