HealthyGamerGG Men, The Friendzone, and Simping for Women
Aug 13, 2020
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Champ (Champaloo)
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Star (Star sleeps)
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Math (Math of the Valley)
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Alyssa (IntuitiveCutie)
Champ (23, banker/student) describes emotional manipulation and boundary breaches. Star (22, artist/engineer) shares predatory power dynamics in academia. Math (19, student) talks about stalking and unwanted attention. Alyssa (young participant) covers workplace boundaries and online harassment. They discuss defining and enforcing limits, power imbalances, ambiguity in romance, and practical ways to respond when boundaries are crossed.
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Address Boundary Crossings Promptly Not Later
- If someone crosses a boundary, address it promptly rather than letting ambiguity fester.
- Star and others noted many boundary conversations happen only after violations, which creates confusion and harm.
Compassion Can Be Misread As Romantic Fuel
- Many people who overattach to strangers are emotionally starved and misinterpret compassionate listening as romantic interest.
- Guests agreed that being listened to can be intoxicating for someone who lacks emotional outlets, producing misplaced fantasies.
Friendships Crumbled After She Friend Zoned Men
- Champ shared losing nearly ten male friends after she friend-zoned them because they ghosted instead of transparently saying they couldn't remain friends.
- That experience made her fearful of male friendships afterward.