I’ve noticed men say they want honesty and “no head games” (a phrase I’ve grown to hate) in a relationship, but when I am upfront and open about things they either shut down because they find my directness off putting or think I’m over-thinking things/moving too fast. What gives?

Manic Pixie Dream Girl discussion with special guest J. Maureen Henderson (@GenerationMeh) and then we answer @ForeverZef’s question about the age-old conundrum of men who SAY they want a girl who doesn’t play games but then get weird when they don’t!

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This is the episode that also coins the term “Freewheeling Profane Douchebag,” which is the male version of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl (all credit to JMH). The uptight career girl who can’t just stop being serious all the time is visited by the FPD, who makes her ride a motorcycle and explore making out in inclement weather.