HAVING A BOYFRIEND IS NOT EMBARRASSING -  Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing or Are You?

HAVING A BOYFRIEND IS NOT EMBARRASSING - Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing or Are You?

March 16, 2026 · 34 min

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This episode discusses the importance of maintaining one's identity in relationships and the potential pitfalls of codependency.

This episode is inspired by the viral Vogue article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?" Because I kind of agree, not because love is embarrassing, but because, like the article says, making your boyfriend the center of your life is not healthy. We’re getting honest about identity, codependency, and the "cringe" of making a relationship your whole personality. From the ways we abandon our own passions to the subtle habit of disappearing into someone else’s life—this is a reminder that healthy love should amplify who you are, not replace it. If you’ve ever felt like you lost your "cool" the moment you got into a relationship, or you’re struggling to find the balance between being a partner and being your own person, this episode is for you. With Love, Mafe. Go to https://beacons.ai/imissedme and check out all of I Missed Me. Check out my personal socials below https://beacons.ai/mafeanzures Link to article: https://www.vogue.com/article/is-having-a-boyfriend-embarrassing-now #Vogue #RelationshipAdvice #IMissedMe #SelfGrowth #IdentityCrisis Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and…

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Host: Mafe Anzures

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