Men Are Being Lied To About Women! "The Advice Making Men Bitter (Not Better)"

Men Are Being Lied To About Women! "The Advice Making Men Bitter (Not Better)"

From The Elevated Man by Apollonia Ponti

March 23, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

Apollonia Ponti discusses how misleading dating advice can make men bitter instead of better, encouraging a rethinking of personal growth and relationship mindsets.

Elevated Man Podcast with Apollonia Ponti Men Are Being Lied To About Women! "The Advice Making Men Bitter (Not Better)" In this podcast episode, we dive into a conversation that's gaining attention: are men actually improving themselves, or are they being misled by dating advice that's making them more bitter instead of better? Apollonia Ponti explores the contradictions men hear when trying to level up and how unrealistic examples can create confusion, frustration, and resentment. From the belief that money automatically improves dating outcomes to the pressure to gain endless experience, many men are following advice that doesn't lead to healthier relationships. This episode breaks down the flawed logic behind misleading dating narratives, why some men online feel increasingly angry toward women, and whether relationship experience truly matters. Apollonia also discusses how abundance can become addictive, why financial success alone doesn't guarantee connection, and why feelings don't always follow agreement. The conversation offers a more balanced perspective on modern dating, encouraging men to rethink what growth actually looks like and how to build better relationship…

People in this episode

Hosts: Apollonia Ponti, Apollonia

Topics covered

  • dating advice
  • self improvement
  • relationships
  • men's issues

Keywords

  • misleading advice
  • modern dating
  • relationship experience
  • financial success

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Advice Making Men Bitter (Not Better, Write a Review, the Write Your Legend Podcast, The Elevated Man Podcast

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