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Jun 2023
27m 57s

Finding love: Dear Daughter live in Nair...

Bbc World Service
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<p>How to approach dating. Tips and laughs, as we explore relationships and the highs and lows of dating, in our first ever live show. Hear from our guests and audience in Nairobi, Kenya. Our letter writers tell their daughters that they need to set boundaries, have mutual respect and not to settle for less than they deserve. Letter writers: Tatiana Karanja ... Show More
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