Where standards rise, and old love stories fall apart. In this episode, we look at the hidden pressures shaping modern dating, including burnout, rising standards, fear, emotional overload, and the need for real emotional intelligence. Together, we walk through why so many of us feel disconnected, what is changing in the dating world, and what it truly takes for us to build safe, equal, meaningful connections in a world that keeps shifting.
If you’re ready for clarity, honesty, and a powerful reset on what attraction really means, this conversation will move all of us forward.
Article mentioned in today’s episode:
Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? | https://www.vogue.com/article/is-having-a-boyfriend-embarrassing-now
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Show notes:
(2:38) Why modern attraction feels harder today
(4:34) Fear, burnout, and emotional overload in dating
(8:56) The emotional effort gap between men and women
(11:55) When the attraction shuts off completely
(15:28) Are women actually asking for more?
(19:58) Bree reflects on her incredible journey as a member of the Evolve Ventures team.
(21:13) How attraction is shifting today
(24:36) What women and men can do to level up
(31:34) Healthy community Vs. Toxic men’s groups
(33:45) Emotional labor, boundaries, and self-respect
(40:00) Outro
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(Stay tuned for this coming Monday’s episode!)
