In today’s dating culture, where everyone is either soft launching, situationshipping, or pretending they don’t care…it almost feels controversial to say you have a boyfriend. Thanks to a recent Vogue article making its rounds, Amelia and Lilly dive into the very real (and very funny) question:Is having a boyfriend… embarrassing now?This episode unpacks the weird social pressure young women feel in their 20s: wanting connection, craving independence, and also low-key worrying that posting your boyfriend will ruin your mysterious internet aura.The hosts break down the cultural shift they’re seeing everywhere: independence is trending, relationships are treated like an aesthetic choice, and the internet has definitely influenced how we feel about commitment.The Real TakeawayThis Vogue debate isn’t really about boyfriends — it’s about how much pressure we put on ourselves in our 20s to look a certain way, date a certain way, or be single a certain way. The goal?Do whatever feels right for your life, not your feed.TakeawaysRelationship culture has changed — independence is trendy, and commitment gets weirdly judged.Social media shapes how we think our love lives “should” look.Whether you’re single, cuffed, or somewhere in-between, your identity doesn’t disappear.Being in a relationship isn’t embarrassing — pretending you don’t want connection might be.Related Episodes:Ghosts of Boyfriends PastThe Crash-out EpisodeDating In Your 20s Anonymous CornerWe’d love to hear from you! Check out the anonymous DIY20s Form. It’s a safe, judgment-free space to share what’s going on in your love life.Connect:Lilly Wehman: Millennium | LinkedInAmelia Abernathy: Millennium | LinkedInThis podcast is powered by Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago, IL. To learn more visit: millenniumhope.com

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