DeepSummary
The episode begins with a discussion about gentle parenting and how it does not mean no consequences for a child's actions, but rather not shaming them for mistakes. Nick then explores the topic of dating expectations, expressing concern about young men being disenfranchised and radicalised due to constant criticism online.
The first caller, Rachel, wants advice on how to pursue a relationship with an NHL player she hooked up with. Nick cautions her against making excuses for his behaviour and advises her to focus on setting boundaries and working on herself before pursuing him further.
The second caller, Alex, is dating her ex-boyfriend again after he cheated on her previously. Nick advises her to approach her parents calmly, acknowledge the risks involved, and empathize with their concerns while still communicating her desire for their support. The final caller, Stacey, worries that her successful real estate career intimidates potential partners. Nick encourages her to own her success, filter out those intimidated by it, and seek partners who appreciate her ambition.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Gentle parenting involves setting boundaries and consequences without shaming the child.
- There are concerns about young men being disenfranchised and radicalized due to constant online criticism.
- When pursuing someone, it's important to set boundaries, work on oneself, and not make excuses for the other person's behavior.
- When rekindling a past relationship, communicate calmly with parents, acknowledge risks, empathize with their concerns, and seek their support.
- Successful career women should own their ambition, filter out those intimidated by it, and seek partners who appreciate their drive.
- Don't compromise your values or self-worth for someone else's approval or attention.
- Control your ego and avoid seeking validation from the wrong people or situations.
- Apply the same principles of hard work, self-awareness and filtering that led to career success to your dating life.
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- “You need to own who you are. And who you are is a very successful business person. And if you are proud of what you've done, that's really that matters. And you need to accept that there. That if you were to ask ten, 100 men about what they think about what you do for work, you get a hundred different opinions, and none of them define who you are.“ by Speaker A
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Episode Information
The Viall Files
Nick Viall
6/17/24
Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode by addressing your gentle parenting responses and diving into the ideal dating expectations of men. Then we get to our callers…
Our first caller wants to shoot her shot with a professional athlete. Our second caller is back with her ex, and is afraid to tell her parents. Finally, our third caller is thriving in her occupational industry but is afraid it turns off the men she’s dating.
“As a woman who’s very successful and passionate about her career, that should never feel like a negative for you”
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