5884 The Philosophy of The Fountainhead
Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux
Stefan Molyneux
4.6 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 10 March 2025
⏱️ 100 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, I tackle the complexities of modern relationships through a listener's breakup influenced by financial expectations. We explore how societal norms shape perceptions of entitlement and responsibilities within partnerships, particularly the contrasts between men and women.
I dissect the implications of emotional entitlement and the need for mutual investment, arguing against the belief that mere presence in a relationship justifies demands for support. The discussion also touches on the historical context of the feminist movement and its impact on accountability today. I conclude with a call for self-awareness and reflection on values that shape our interactions in order to foster healthier relationships.
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| 0:00.0 | morning morning morning morning morning morning morning morning what are we at here some dang place in march |
| 0:09.7 | uh to ninth there we go all right so just i'm going to wait for your questions to come in a couple of things to chat |
| 0:17.5 | about somebody wrote and I quote, |
| 0:24.5 | My boyfriend of three years lost his job last month, |
| 0:26.4 | which has been a significant challenge for him. |
| 0:29.8 | He approached me two weeks ago and asked if I could help him pay the mortgage. |
| 0:32.3 | His mortgage, but I told him no. |
| 0:34.9 | Last week he presented me with a spreadsheet detailing everything he'd done for me during our relationship, |
| 0:38.4 | totaling over $20,000 in value. He then broke up with me. Three years down the drain, despite |
| 0:46.1 | feeling guilty because he never asked for anything, I still feel that if he is truly my man |
| 0:50.1 | for anything, then he should have something to offer as well. |
| 0:54.6 | I can't believe this man broke up with me because I told him no. |
| 0:57.7 | He found a way to pay it. |
| 0:59.1 | I don't think I was wrong because he supposed to lead, not me. |
| 1:03.4 | Plus, I don't live with him. |
| 1:05.0 | If I was living with him, I would have did it then. |
| 1:07.3 | Do you see my point? |
| 1:08.3 | Thoughts? |
| 1:11.7 | Yeah. Yeah. Delightful. |
| 1:16.6 | Delightful. Thanks to your tips. David, Tony. Appreciate it. |
| 1:23.5 | My gosh. My gosh. |
| 1:27.6 | What did even say? |
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