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Esther Calling - I Want To Fit In, But I Don't Want To Fit In

2025/6/16
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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
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A single mother by choice, conceived her child through IVF with a sperm donor. She is now ready to date again after a year, but she is struggling to balance her new identity as a mother with her personal desires. She is unsure of what kind of partner she is looking for and how to manage the expectations of her traditional community.
  • Single mother by choice
  • IVF with sperm donor
  • Dating after a year
  • Balancing motherhood and personal desires
  • Community expectations

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She is a single mother by choice. She lives in a very tight knit community with very traditional values. Now that her child is almost one, she's ready to date again but doesn't know where to begin. She seeks Esther's advice on how to embrace her new identity as a mom, find a suitable partner, and how to manage the community expectations on her choices.

Topic: Dating & Romantic Consumerism

Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to [email protected].

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