Are Our Standards Too High? Confessions of Harvard & Stanford MBAs

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Sep 22, 2025

Get ready for some juicy confessions! The hosts dive into the pettiest reasons behind ghosting and date dealbreakers, revealing how little things can hint at big issues. They share memorable romantic gestures that made their hearts flutter and discuss the pitfalls of dimming your light in relationships. Expect laughs as they imagine what titles their exes would choose for group chats, plus some cautionary tales about dating at work. Nothing is off-limits in this candid exploration of love!

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INSIGHT

Attractiveness Requires Humility

Jean dislikes men who are self-absorbed and know they are attractive because it signals arrogance rather than humility.
She prefers partners with a humble 'superhero origin' who developed themselves without vanity.

ANECDOTE

The Slide That Broke The Camel's Back

Cherie got the ick when a guy wore foam slides and neglected foot grooming, which she saw as a sign of not taking care of himself.
Small style details became dealbreakers because they represented larger habits and standards.

INSIGHT

Icks Reflect Your Mindset

icks often reflect mindset: if you like someone, small quirks become endearing; if you don't, small things turn into dealbreakers.
Attraction amplifies perception, so timing and feelings shape what becomes an ick.

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