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Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

Stefan Molyneux

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🗓️ 13 July 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

In this call in, Stefan Molyneux speaks with a caller who shares his experience of connecting with a woman he met at a dance event. Although initially attracted to her charm, the caller uncovers deeper issues as their relationship develops. He learns about her troubled past, including a prior long-term relationship and her experiences with casual relationships, culminating in a significant revelation of childhood trauma.

As the caller grapples with the disconnect between his initial perception of her and the dysfunctions he encounters, Stefan highlights the importance of recognizing one's inner critic and the complexities of attraction to seemingly lovely individuals with hidden struggles. The discussion emphasizes the need for self-awareness and discernment in romantic pursuits and the impact of personal history on relationships. Ultimately, the conversation provides valuable insights into navigating emotional dynamics and fostering healthier connections.

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0:00.0	Hi there, this is Stefan Molyneux.
0:02.3	Just wanted to give you a little bit of background for this conversation.
0:05.8	There was a live stream where this caller presented a woman that he went on a date with as a lovely person.
0:13.6	And then we found out over the course of the live stream that she was, I said, real issues and problems and dysfunctions as you'll sort of hear about in the call.
0:21.3	So I wanted to sort of explore why he would introduce a woman with a lot of problems as a lovely person,
0:28.2	and we agreed to have a call in about it, which was great, and I think very instructive.
0:32.3	So that's the background for this call, and here we go.
0:41.5	Okay, so good to chat. I guess this is coming off the live stream. So tell me, tell me about the lady. Yeah, so I had met her out of dance on
0:53.0	the one Saturday.
0:55.4	And just by chance, you know, we both needed a partner to dance with.
0:59.9	So as is the procedure there, we both put our hand up.
1:03.2	We both saw each other, started dancing.
1:05.8	And I liked dancing with her.
1:07.9	And she seemed nice.
1:10.2	And I don't like always go in and ask for a partner
1:15.0	so this time I decided hey you know I like dancing with you if you like to keep dancing and
1:20.3	I'm sorry I'm getting quite a bit of wrestling or crinkling from your microphone oh sorry uh
1:26.0	is this any better I just yeah try and hold still while you're talking, but go ahead.
1:29.1	Okay, gotcha.
1:31.1	And so, yeah, I asked her if she wanted to keep dancing throughout the night, and she agreed.
1:38.2	She was there alone, so she sat beside me, we chatted throughout the night and kept doing some dancing.
1:45.3	At the end of the night, I decided to ask for a number.
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