Ex-VC. I like making bread (literally and figuratively) 

tell them to stop watching love island so much and their expectations will be better

Love island is def one problem but I think the biggest problem is tiktok. So many women reaffirming the “don’t settle” narrative and convincing each other that it’s empowering to stay single until the “perfect guy” comes around.

Except this “perfect guy” doesn’t exist. None of my friends seem to realize that there’s also development in relationships. If they want a guy to do XYZ for them, they might need to ask or tell him what they want (and vice versa).

It's important to remember that relationships require communication and effort from both sides. Waiting for a "perfect guy" might lead to missed opportunities for growth and understanding. Empowerment comes from setting healthy boundaries and expressing needs openly.