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86. The Ownership of Women Pt 2: Cringey Marriage Edition

30 min · 12. maj 2026
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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392973/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we dive headfirst into the surprisingly dark and deeply patriarchal origins of modern marriage traditions. From why the “best man” was originally armed, to the real purpose of bridesmaids, to the uncomfortable history behind asking a father for his daughter’s hand in marriage—we unpack the cringey, controlling roots hidden beneath customs many people still celebrate today.  This episode challenges outdated ideas about love, ownership, gender roles, autonomy, and partnership while exploring what conscious, modern relationships can look like instead. If you’re into relationship psychology, feminism, marriage history, sex-positive conversations, and questioning social conditioning, this one’s for you.

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