Fumi discusses "The Bumble Fumble" Ad Controversy, and her thoughts on what it reveals about the problem with dating apps. She also shares the details of her journey from intentional singleness to dating while celibate for the first time EVER. I will explore the latest dating app controversy and share some valuable insights. Join Fumi's Mailing List: ⁠https://www.mahamaven.com/newsletter⁠ Dating While Celibate Course: ⁠https://www.fumicoaching.com/celibacy-course⁠ Non-sexual Intimacy eBook: ⁠https://www.fumicoaching.com/on-your-terms⁠ Flagship Course: ⁠https://www.fumicoaching.com/btp ⁠Discord Community: ⁠https://discord.gg/KWqFR68yX5 Chapters 00:44 - intro 01:09 - background on the controversy + summary of the ad 03:09 - what the ad says about dating today 04:44 - where the Bumble model went wrong 05:34 - the problem with dating apps 07:02 - my celibacy journey + my reasons 10:32 - dating today objectifies women 12:08 - my intentional singleness journey + embarrassing realizations 14:50 - dating again after 5 years out of the dating scene 18:49 - date while you’re chasing your goals 22:41 - it is important to talk to men you’re attracted to 23:17 - what my celibacy journey is built on 25:00 - my journey dating for experience and why I don’t recommend it 26:27 - my experience dating as a celibate woman 27:53 - unspoken pressure a lot of women feel  29:03 - celibacy as a tool to decenter men 31:26 - bumble ad reveals an unfortunate fact 33:09 - the cost of compromise 34:12 - high value men are willing to respect celibacy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhitemic/support