Today we're talking: parenting with an ex who cheated on you, whether gender equality targets are helpful & why men are so uncomfortable accepting help from other men.


I was married to my husband for nearly 13 years. The marriage ended because he cheated on me. Despite me loving my untethered life and being content with my decision, I can't seem to get past very deep anger when I see how much our sons look up to him. They have no idea as to the real reason we split. Will this feeling ever dissipate?


Do you think that setting targets for gender equality in the workplace (e.g. aiming for a 50/50 split) is useful in creating a more gender equitable workplace? And if not, what do you think is useful in creating a culture that celebrates equality?


I have a question about men being uncomfortable receiving care from other men. My partner and I recently took care of a mutual male friend after he had foot surgery. My partner took the day off work, picked him up from hospital and cared for him while I was working in the office. When I returned home, he refused every offer of help from my partner but every time I offered he accepted my help. Both my partner and I were bemused by this. Why are men so uncomfortable accepting help from other men?

If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au

BOOKS
Picturing Men, John Ibson

CREDITS
Audio Production: Adrian Walton 
Managing Producer: Elle Beattie 
Executive Producer: Edwina Stott 

For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au

Today we're talking: parenting with an ex who cheated on you, whether gender equality targets are helpful &amp; why men are so uncomfortable accepting help from other men.
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If you have a question for Clementine, get in touch: <a href="mailto:dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au">dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.au</a> 
BOOKS <a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo3771153.html">Picturing Men, John Ibson</a> CREDITS  Audio Production: Adrian Walton  Managing Producer: Elle Beattie  Executive Producer: Edwina Stott 
For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au

In need of a little guidance? Desperate for some advice, but too afraid to ask your friends? Award winning author and proud feminist Clementine Ford is here to help. Whether you've got a question about family, career, sex or friendships Clementine is the sister you always wanted, the mum you never had, the aunty who always listened and the friend who's got your back. Dear Clementine is a podcast packed with advice you may not want but you definitely need.

In need of a little guidance? Desperate for some advice, but too afraid to ask your friends? Award winning author and proud feminist Clementine Ford is here to help. Whether you've got a question about family, career, sex or friendships Clementine is the sister you always wanted, the mum you never had, the aunty who always listened and the friend who's got your back. Dear Clementine is a podcast packed with advice you may not want but you definitely need.

Desperate for some advice, but too afraid to ask your friends? Award winning author and proud feminist Clementine Ford is here to help

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