<p>Life as a perennially single woman can be lonely. Coupled-up friends often too busy to catch up, family constantly asking "So, have you met anyone yet?" What's a gal to do?</p><p>The truth is, we live in a world that celebrates coupledom. And while there are women who love the single life, for others being called to the front to catch the bouquet at every friend's wedding is painful.</p><p>Yumi Stynes meets three women who have never been in a serious relationship. They've tried it all, psychic readings, blind dates, even auditioning for MAFs, but their true love has never materialised.</p><p>In this episode, you'll hear from women who keep their relationship hopes alive but prioritise their peace, ditching the dating apps for a life of independent travel and a table with a view and no one to steal your fries.</p><p>This episode will answer questions like:</p><ul><li>Do I need a partner?</li><li>Should I travel alone?</li><li>Do I need a partner to freeze my eggs?</li><li>Is therapy helpful?</li></ul><p>What to listen to next:</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-22/esther-perel-on-building-a-village/106144018" target="_blank">Building a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther Perel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk/gender-roles-family-womens-work-ladies-we-need-to-talk/106153062" target="_blank">How swapping a husband for a wife made this economist better off</a></p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk/the-power-of-one-the-single-ladies-owning-it-/104748130" target="_blank">The power of one: the single ladies owning it — ABC listen</a></p><p><a href="https://why%20are%20we%20exercising%20less%20than%20men/?" target="_blank">Why are we exercising less than men?</a></p><p>What to read next:</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-04/women-on-taking-a-break-from-their-marriage/106281918" target="_blank">Why these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it went</a></p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-22/esther-perel-on-building-a-village/106144018" target="_blank">Building a village means showing up even when it feels hard, says Esther Perel</a></p><p>This episode contains references to sex, dating, relationships, egg freezing, Married at First Sight, reality TV</p>