“If He Wanted To, He Would” with Niko Emanuilidis of The Daddy Academy
Release Date: 03/04/2024
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info_outlineIf you want to stop f*cking around with f*ckboys and lock down a daddy, this episode is for you! We are joined by Niko Emanuilidis (the Dean of The Daddy Academy) to explain some of that confusing male behavior and give tips and tools for how to get what you want. He explains how a healthy, confident man pursues a woman, shares the truth behind “If he wanted to, he would”, answers the question “Should I follow up on date plans if I haven’t heard from him?”, and outing guys who are running a roster. We also talk about “indicators of interest” and why they’re important, why you shouldn’t give the “girlfriend experience” too soon, and the misconception of guys just being dumb/aloof in dating. Before Niko joins us, we spill some Love is Blind tea, Rayna has a hair extension update, and Ashley finally shares the long-awaited prom dress story. Enjoy!
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