The Mating Grounds Podcast

Bad Advice From The Internet: Be 100% Honest 100% Of The Time, Radical Honesty

Apr 16, 2015
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INSIGHT

Radical Honesty Often Backfires

  • Radical honesty often backfires because the human brain produces unfiltered thoughts that can hurt others.
  • Pushing honesty on people who didn't ask signals low social intelligence and reduces likability.
ADVICE

Default To Honesty, But Ask First

  • Make honesty your default but don't volunteer it when people aren't asking.
  • Skirt issues or ask "Do you want an honest opinion?" before giving blunt feedback.
ADVICE

Signal Intentions, Don't Blurt Them

  • Signal your mating intentions subtly instead of bluntly stating "I just want to fuck."
  • Use socially intelligent language that communicates short-term interest while remaining discreet.
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