Every now and then, a headline pops up that makes me stop mid-scroll and this one did exactly that. Vogue recently published an article exploring whether having a boyfriend is now… embarrassing. Yes, really.

And while part of me wanted to laugh it off, another part of me knew this deserved a real conversation. Not because relationships need defending, but because the cultural narrative around them is shifting in ways that are confusing a lot of smart, self-aware women.

So in today’s video, I’m breaking down this new idea of “boyfriend embarrassment,” why it’s suddenly everywhere, and what it actually means for women who do want healthy long-term love, without looking “lame,” “uncool,” or “out of style.”

I’m also sharing the part of this trend that quietly harms women the most… and the one mindset that will help you stay grounded no matter what the internet tries to tell you.

If you’ve ever wondered whether wanting commitment is still “allowed” in modern dating culture – this is a conversation you’ll want to hear.