Girls Gotta Eat

It Goes Down in the DMs (But Should It?)

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Feb 13, 2018
Ladies discuss the pros and cons of DMs as modern flirting. They share horror stories about unsolicited explicit messages and boundaries. A positive DM-to-date experience in Tel Aviv sparks hope amidst the chaos of online interactions. The hosts weigh in on the awkwardness of stalking exes' Instagram stories after a hookup. Plus, they debate whether it's acceptable to Instagram food on dates, highlighting the importance of being present. The fun wraps up with a game of Never Have I Ever, revealing hilarious and relatable confessions.
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ANECDOTE

Chef DM Turned Creepy

  • Rayna describes a chef from Boston who DM'd her then sent an unsolicited explicit photo and later unsent it after she called out his wife.
  • She screenshots the message and uses it as an example of why context and boundaries matter when fans DM creators.
ANECDOTE

From Story Tag To Six‑Hour Date

  • Rayna tells a positive story about meeting a man in Tel Aviv after she posted him on her story and he DM'd her back.
  • They had a six-hour date and she ended up at his massive apartment, showing that some DM meetups can lead to genuine connections.
INSIGHT

DMs Are Just Another Opening Move

  • Ashley and Rayna argue sliding into DMs is just a modern channel like Tinder or Twitter and not inherently weirder.
  • They emphasize context and prior interaction determine whether a DM is acceptable or creepy.
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