In this episode, we dive into the viral Vogue article asking a very 2025 question: “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” We unpack what the article actually meant, how people reacted online, and what this says about the modern dating landscape — especially for young women navigating identity, independence, and social media. We explore themes like:
- Why some women feel “cringe” posting their boyfriends online
- How relationships went from being a status symbol to something people hide
- Why singlehood is becoming an identity, not a waiting room
- The pressure to curate your love life for an audience
- The fear of settling or looking naive
- The role social media plays in turning private relationships into public branding
- Why privacy is becoming the new power move
We talk about whether this shift is empowerment, avoidance, a reaction to past relationship trauma, or just another side effect of modern online culture. We also dig into what all of this means for mental health, confidence, trust, and why dating feels so much more complicated than it used to. Perfect for anyone interested in the psychology behind modern relationships — and how online culture is reshaping love, identity, and what people consider “cringe.”
