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.
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Chapters
00:44 - intro
01:09 - background on the controversy + summary of the ad
03:09 - what the ad says about dating today
04:44 - where the Bumble model went wrong
05:34 - the problem with dating apps
07:02 - my celibacy journey + my reasons
10:32 - dating today objectifies women
12:08 - my intentional singleness journey + embarrassing realizations
14:50 - dating again after 5 years out of the dating scene
18:49 - date while you’re chasing your goals
22:41 - it is important to talk to men you’re attracted to
23:17 - what my celibacy journey is built on
25:00 - 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 men
31:26 - bumble ad reveals an unfortunate fact
33:09 - the cost of compromise
34:12 - high value men are willing to respect celibacy
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Bumble Ad Controversy & The Problem with Dating Apps: My Journey from Intentional Singleness to Dating While Celibate