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Oct 2023
14m 52s

Is It Time To Let The Friendship Go?

Nova Podcasts
About this episode

Our listener today has been friends with a neighbour for the past 3 years. Since the friend moved away, she's contacted her multiple times but with no answer. Should our listener address it with her or accept the friendship is done?

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

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

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