EP 471: Men Don’t Want To Be Friends (feat. Azar)

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of platonic friendships between men and women, featuring a candid discussion with guest Azar Farideh.

This week on Decisions, Decisions, Mandii B and Weezy WTF are joined by Azar Farideh from Truth After Dark for a candid conversation about whether men and women can truly be platonic friends, as they debate lacking possessiveness, having male friends, and the idea that men would cross the line if given the opportunity while sharing personal experiences of friendships that did and didn’t stay platonic. The episode dives into whether men feel safe expressing themselves, if women expect too much or misread intentions, and what it really means when someone is wasting your time, along with discussions on honesty, comparison being the thief of joy, and how men show up differently depending on the woman. They also get into accountability on both sides, arguing that women can be just as toxic, explore sexual openness, celebrity crushes, and “heaux friends,” and close with deeper reflections on financial expectations, shaken beliefs in Black love, and how upbringing and experiences with father figures shape dating perspectives.   “No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Link Follow the hosts on social media Weezy…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mandii B, Weezy WTF

Guest: Azar Farideh

Topics covered

• platonic friendships
• gender dynamics
• accountability
• sexual openness
• Black love
• personal experiences

Keywords

• friendship
• gender
• toxicity
• expectations
• communication
• dating
• sexuality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Truth After Dark, Decisions, Decisions, Black Effect Podcast Network, iHeartPodcasts

Books & works: No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power

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