The joys of being single and our obsession with romantic relationships, with Francesca Specter

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by author, journalist and fellow podcaster Francesca Specter.Francesca is best known for coining the phrase atonement, which is also the name of her podcast and of her first book.Atonement is about celebrating the time you spend alone and, as we discuss in the show, Francesca came up with the concept after coming out of a long-term relationship and realising she wasn’t great at being alone.We talk about why it’s so important to separate this idea of being alone with being single, why society often prioritises romantic relationships above others, and the concept of being alone but togetherFollow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Love comes in many shapes and forms. People, objects, places, animals, music, and even moments are all capable of sparking those magical feelings within us. In this new video podcast from The Independent, we’ll be speaking to guests about the different loves of their lives, the stories behind them and what that love has taught them about themselves and their place in the world. Because all of us are capable of loving something – and deep down, it’s the things we choose to love, and how we love them, that often reveal the most about who we are. Welcome to Love Lives with Olivia Petter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.