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What I Know Now: Single Ladies, You Don’t Have to Marry Them! [Video]

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What I Know Now: Single Ladies, You Don’t Have to Marry Them! [Video]

In light of one of the themes behind The Illumination Project—the importance of seeking counsel—I’ve brought in the ‘rents to talk all things wisdom.

They are, after all, older and wiser.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some interviews I did with my mom and pop about what they would tell themselves at different stages of their lives—as singles, as newlyweds, as new parents.

And today is your lucky day, because today my mom and I are throwin’ it back to when she was single and ready to mingle. So all the single ladies, listen up as Mama E talks respect, mean girls, and getting married after the first date.

Okay, maybe not that last one.

Joy Eggerichs

Speaker, Author, Punchline Agency Founder

Sarah Eggerichs

Questions to Consider

Gals, do you feel pressure to marry a guy if you date them? How can we be more open and free in dating?
Guys, what does respect look like to you personally?
Any more advice we can give our single ladies?

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