The Problem with Dating Apps + My Journey from Intentional Singleness to Dating While Celibate

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Fumi discusses "The Bumble Fumble" Ad Controversy, and her thoughts on what it reveals about the problem with dating apps. She also shares the details of her journey from intentional singleness to dating while celibate for the first time EVER. I will explore the latest dating app controversy and share some valuable insights. Join Fumi's Mailing List: ⁠https://www.mahamaven.com/newsletter⁠Dating While Celibate Course: ⁠https://www.fumicoaching.com/celibacy-course⁠Non-sexual Intimacy eBook: ⁠https://www.fumicoaching.com/on-your-terms⁠Flagship Course: ⁠https://www.fumicoaching.com/btp⁠Discord Community: ⁠https://discord.gg/KWqFR68yX5Chapters00:44 - intro01:09 - background on the controversy + summary of the ad03:09 - what the ad says about dating today04:44 - where the Bumble model went wrong 05:34 - the problem with dating apps07:02 - my celibacy journey + my reasons10:32 - dating today objectifies women12:08 - my intentional singleness journey + embarrassing realizations 14:50 - dating again after 5 years out of the dating scene18:49 - date while you’re chasing your goals 22:41 - it is important to talk to men you’re attracted to23:17 - what my celibacy journey is built on25:00 - my journey dating for experience and why I don’t recommend it 26:27 - my experience dating as a celibate woman 27:53 - unspoken pressure a lot of women feel  29:03 - celibacy as a tool to decenter men31:26 - bumble ad reveals an unfortunate fact33:09 - the cost of compromise34:12 - high value men are willing to respect celibacy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhitemic/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.