We Don't Orbit Suns: The Sovereign Guide to Modern Dating
Petrify the Patriarchy by Jo B
Episode notes
Let's talk dating, language, and hidden message. In this episode, I’ll be talking about how women experience either an “ick” factor when meeting a man, or that slog through innuendo and vague language.
Here’s where we need to stop and take stock:
- The Shallow Compliment: It’s an evaluation, not a connection. It sets up a hierarchy where he is the judge of your value.
- The Ambiguity Play: Why men use innuendo to fish for compliance without risking rejection.
- The "Ick": Stop apologizing for it. The "ick" is your evolutionary antivirus deleting a spam file before it infects your system.
Antidotes for women: Let’s Reclaim Sovereign Dating (Power-With)
- Radical Clarity: Demanding clear language. If a message leaves room for a mixed signal, the signal is a "No."
- Stepping Off the Ladder: Refus ...
Keywords
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