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In this episode, Elle discusses the importance of women reassessing their male friendships. She explores the concept of 'guy friend purge', shedding light on how such friendships can be disadvantageous and even dangerous to women. Elle takes us through several points including the hidden romantic feelings often present, the use of women as status symbols, and the potential threats to women's safety. She also delves into the concept of 'Canopy ministry', the negative impact on self-esteem, and the need for women to reclaim their inherent value and worth. This frank discussion is a call to action for women to redefine their boundaries and expectations, and to wake-up to their self-worth.
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Yep. Those same “friends” become bitter af when you reject their advances, or continue to be “friends” with ulterior motives hoping one day that something will happen.
All the guy friends I tried to have asked for nudes or want me on their friends with benefits plan after swearing on their mothers life that they would never do such a thing. Men are not worthy of your trust.
I have guy "friends" from work, BUT I do not trust them, and I know they're there to use me in one way or the other. I just try to be cordial to keep my connections if I need a job, but I don't kid myself into believing they actually like me.
Thanks for sharing! More women need to hear this.
If you are a woman, men are not your friends. Exceptions exist, but you are probably not the exception, and the man you think is your friend is, in all likelihood, not your friend.
Omg I know this woman! I've seen you mention her here before and when I clicked to her substack and saw her face I realised I saw a couple of her YouTube videos.
I saw that she seemed to be promoting the stay-at-home girlfriend lifestyle, and I saw one of her videos advocating for being skinny and pretty as this should bring you financial opportunities under patriarchy, or at least avoid the discrimination associated with being overweight. I disagree with the mentality of both of these ideas.
However, is it a case of having some good points and some not so good? I try not to write women off because I disagree with some of their beliefs (ideological purity yada yada) :)
Yes cut off the ones who attached themselves to me in college. These days I focus on getting to know other women.