U Up? Is Saying 'Boyfriend' Cringe?
Nov 12, 2025
The hosts dive into a dubious message from someone posing as a pro hockey player, questioning whether it's a scam or flirty. They discuss a listener's concern about the embarrassment of having a boyfriend while trying to maintain independence. A humorous take emerges as they suggest clever ways to tell noisy neighbors to quiet down. Finally, they play a spirited game of Red Flag or Dealbreaker, debating scenarios involving pet cleanup, witchcraft, and age discrepancies in dating. Expect laughs and relatable insights!
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Don't Perform Your Relationship For Followers
- Do not feel pressured to 'hard launch' a relationship on social media; keep posting choices aligned with your values.
- Rebrand your online content naturally instead of performing for an algorithm when your relationship status changes.
Social Media Freezes Personas
- Social media incentives can freeze people into past personas and punish natural growth when their life changes.
- Jared argued influencers face a rebrand moment when they enter relationships and must choose authenticity over chasing an algorithm.
Influencer Niches Clash With Life Changes
- Influencer content niches (e.g., dating rants) create expectations that clash with real-life changes like entering a relationship.
- Jared observed that switching life episodes naturally should change content and audiences must allow creators to grow.