Candice Lim is joined by Meghan Keane, the founder of NPR\u2019s Life Kit and the author of Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner. We\u2019re approaching \u201ccuffing season,\u201d a viral term that demarcates those colder months when everyone in your life suspiciously couples up. While it\u2019s bred a whole economy of cozy, staying in vlogs and soft (or hard) launches, what happens to those who choose not to cuff up this season \u2014 or ever? On today\u2019s episode, we\u2019re talking about what it really means to choose yourself in a world that pressures us to partner, and how the internet helps or hurts this narrative thanks to friendship breakups, dating app screenshots, and unfiltered Reddit advice.\nThis podcast is produced by Se\u2019era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Candice Lim, with production assistance from Alexandra Botti.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices