Hitch was Strangely Ahead of its Time

In this video, I discuss 2005’s Hitch and how it may have inadvertently related to pick-up culture, ultimately subverted it, and by extension criticized the modern-day alpha/redpill communities in the manosphere.

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Some cool creators that discuss self-improvement (and dating/relationships) in a healthy way:

Dr. K is a psychiatrist who’s built a great community around improving mental health and social connections (including romantic): https://www.youtube.com/c/HealthyGamerGG
~ Getting a Girlfriend is NOT an Achievable Goal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioa6BjuSOt4&ab_channel=HealthyGamerGG
~ The Rise of Lonely, Single Men:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plIzMkPhPGk&ab_channel=HealthyGamerGG
~ Pickup Artistry, Dating, & Building Confidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIPTN0qdFVU&t=4882s&ab_channel=HealthyGamerGG

Esther Perel is a psychotherapist that discusses the complexities of modern relationships on several platforms, including various lectures, a podcast, and Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/perelesther
~ Here’s an insightful talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFwWvr1YUjA&ab_channel=Summit

This video by Macabre Storytelling discusses pick-up artistry in a nuanced way, including practical dating advice at the 54min mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be_Ms3nVG10&ab_channel=MacabreStorytelling

Hayley Quinn is a dating coach who offers ethical advice that avoids relying on archaic dating rules and manipulative practices: https://www.youtube.com/c/HayleyQuinn

Clark Kegley offers helpful self-improvement advice (including on relationships):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56pYpDIS3RQ&ab_channel=ClarkKegley

0:00 Intro
1:11 The Date Doctor
6:44 Deconstructing Hitch
11:46 Modern Pick-Up Artists

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