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413 sats \ 7 replies \ @StillStackinAfterAllTheseYears 11 May \ on: Bitcoin & Relationships bitcoin
A couple of thoughts:
  1. A LOT of Bitcoin lovers talk about it with a zeal that borders on religious. That's not something that makes for a good first date conversation.
  2. A LOT of Bitcoin lovers hyperfocus on it to the extent of not having a lot of other demonstrable interests. If your date is with someone who's not into BTC, you need to find some other common interests. Books, movies, sports, food, something. If you've got nothing in common, there's nothing to build on there.
  3. Worse, so many girls have been on dates with guys who essentially try to orange pill them immediately or who can't talk about anything but BTC. So even if you're well-read, funny, and charming, mentioning BTC too early is a great way to throw up a red flag because of those other guys.
(Disclaimer: I'm an old married guy, so this is mostly observations from somewhat afar, though I've worked with and spent time talking with enough much younger people to feel that there's something to go on.)
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62 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 11 May
I think you hit the nail on the head. Basically, don’t be obsessed and try to jam it down the other person’s throat
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @teemupleb 11 May
Often they lump "Bitcoiners", "crypto bros" and "NFT guys" to the same group and obviously they've had bad experiences with the latter 2 groups..
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1 sat \ 0 replies \ @Kontext OP 11 May
That was one of my thoughts as well. Those who haven't gone down the rabbithole probably think "crypto" and BTC is the same thing.
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21 sats \ 2 replies \ @random_ 12 May
To tack on, people who have a savior complex are insufferable, regardless of the panacea they offer. If you only have one interest, chances are you're not living a balanced life.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Kontext OP 12 May
Obviously I can't talk for other Bitcoiners, but if anything I have too many interests 😅
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @random_ 12 May
Good on you! Yea it's definitely a show, don't tell thing. If Bitcoin truly improves your life, it should be obvious from the way you live.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @clr 11 May
If your date is with someone who's not into BTC, [...] there's nothing to build on there.
✅ 😃
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