#130: The Bare Minimum Man & How to Raise Your Standards in Love

In this conversation, Teal Riege discusses the phenomenon of the 'bare minimum man' and how women can stop settling for less in their relationships. She emphasizes the importance of setting higher standards and recognizing breadcrumb behavior in dating. Teal encourages women to hold their power and inspire men to step up, while also addressing the psychological patterns that lead to accepting low effort from partners. The discussion culminates in a call for women to embrace their worth and demand respect in their relationships.

Takeaways:

• The bare minimum man is a trending concept in dating.
• Women should stop settling for breadcrumbs in relationships.
• Men often test boundaries to see how much effort they need to put in.
• Self-respect is crucial for demanding respect from men.
• Recognizing breadcrumb behavior is essential for healthy dating.
• Women often attract low effort men due to past experiences.
• Setting high standards can inspire men to rise to the occasion.
• It's important to hold the energetic bar in dating.
• Desires for love and respect are sacred and valid.
• Women can help men grow into their higher potential.