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What The “Whatever” Podcast Gets Wrong About Nice Guy Syndrome
The “Whatever” podcast has been going viral over the past few months with inflammatory clips and toxic dating advice. While this might be good for rage clicks, it perpetuates harmful dating myths under the guise of having a productive conversation.
By Meghan Dillon4 min read
The Whatever podcast has the potential to be a positive force in dating culture by bringing several points of view together to have a conversation about relationships, but it often misses the mark by ignoring how nuanced many of these topics are. One of these topics is “nice guy syndrome,” and it missed the chance to have a productive conversation about what women really want from men in relationships.