Modern dating problems are exacerbated by manipulative social behaviors, including dishonesty about traits and intentional exploitation.
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Fuad Hashi believes that boy math is a concept used to justify illogical or dishonest behaviors by men in romantic scenarios.
“boy math is wanting zero kids but having zero condoms on hand 100% that's so factual it's unbelievable that's why pull out game exists facts”
ShxtsnGigs Podcast · Oct 2023 · 1 episode · 1.0M views on this topicJames Olayinka argues that men often claim to be taller than they actually are, labeling it a form of boy math.
“boy math is how 5' 10 measures 6 foot yeah that's boy math to be fa yes yeah we haven't got choice though that's involuntary boy M you leave us no choice”
ShxtsnGigs Podcast · Oct 2023 · 1 episode · 1.0M views on this topicHe admits to having approached women in clubs while they were emotionally vulnerable in order to engage them.
“usually if I see a girl in the corner kind of like talking with her homegirl and maybe they're getting kind of like deep and then she starts crying sometimes that's I feel like it's a perfect example I feel like it's a perfect step you know just come in and be like yo like what's wrong like get them”
Dropouts Podcast · Sep 2023 · 1 episode · 200K views on this topicThe abundance of choice provided by digital platforms and social media encourages a perpetual search for better partners.
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He feels that modern dating is primarily based on physical attraction rather than genuine connection.
“I just hate how like it's just based off like looks that's literally all it is they sit down they look at him and go me and that's it it doesn't matter what they say”
PewDiePie · Sep 2022 · 1 episode · 5.2M views on this topicHe argues that dating is harder now because social media and dating apps create a false illusion of endless choice, leading people to perpetually look for something better.
“I think that that that we are so overwhelmed and in inundated with um, you know, the illusion of choice. Uh, you know, we've we've all heard people talk about this, especially now with social media and and with dating apps in particular. You know, this idea that there's just someone better is just a”
Soft White Underbelly · Oct 2025 · 1 episode · 136K views on this topicWomen inherently seek superior partners, though the expression of this drive is moderated by effort and partner admiration.
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Hypergamy is not necessarily a constant search for a better option, as the effort required to change partners often necessitates that the alternative be significantly better.
“I don't think that's the case because there has to be some attrition between relationships. So it's like if you have a 30-year relationship, it's going to be very difficult to start over from scratch.”
Soft White Underbelly · Apr 2025 · 2 episodes · 3.7M views on this topicHypergamy occurs when women consistently seek a superior mate, but this behavior is mitigated when a woman feels fulfilled and truly admires her partner.
“her hypergamy only exists when the man allows her to believe that she is out of his league. Then she'll keep her options open.”
Soft White Underbelly · Apr 2025 · 1 episode · 889K views on this topicExtracted by a model; may misattribute who said what.
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