About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of engagement, friendship expectations, and generational differences in parenting desires.

Can you be engaged for too long? Or is ‘engaged’ a full relationship stage of its own now, with no destination in mind? Ask Haylie Duff. Is there a 'cluck' gap between Gen Z women and Gen Z men? And if so, do young men want a baby like a kid wants a puppy?  REMEMBER: All Mamamia subscribers get extra episodes of Out Loud. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mia hosts special segments, just for you. Subscribe HERE . Also, a woman opened her friend’s fridge and was so upset by what she found, she ended the friendship. Is it okay to expect your friends to abstain from the same things?  Plus, a burning question for Clare Stephens: Did she and Jessie ever just think it would be easier to marry twins. Bombshells ahead.  SUBSCRIBE here:  Support independent women's media   And, Recommendations: Em: The Testaments on Disney+, the Handmaid's Tale sequel. Holly: This Is A Gardening Show on Netflix and hosted by Zach Galifianakis. Clare: Striped shirt "dupes" from Cotton On. Emily (Bonus): The Mamamia podcast But Are You Happy? — specifically the episode on boundaries. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to But Are You Happy: Here's When Setting…

Topics covered

• engagement
• friendship
• gender dynamics
• parenting
• boundaries

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