84: From Machismo to Mamma Mia, and Why Italian Stallions are Actually Ponies

Buckle up, party people, because we're diving deep into the absolute chaos that is dating in Italy as a plus-size woman. And I mean chaos. I thought I'd seen it all with dating in America and the UK (God, I miss dating in the UK), but Italian men have brought a whole new level of wild to my life. We're talking about a culture where men won't be seen with you in public but will absolutely beg to be pegged in private. The machismo is real, the Madonna-whore complex is alive and well, and apparently being over 135 pounds makes you "plus-size" here. It's been eye-opening, honestly, in ways both hilarious and frustrating. The apps have been a disaster (looking at you, mommy guy), and I've officially deleted them all. But you know what? Despite the dating horror show, I'm genuinely the happiest I've ever been. I'm making incredible friends, saying yes to amazing experiences, and living the life I always dreamed about.

In this episode:

• Why Italian men's concept of "plus-size" made me laugh out loud
• The truth about Italian stallions (spoiler: mostly false)
• My visceral reaction to being called "mommy" by a 27-year-old
• The wild disconnect between public machismo and private requests
• Why I've ditched the apps and I'm focusing on organic connections instead

If you've been putting off your big move or that thing you've always wanted to do... stop. I promise you it's more possible and more worth it than you think. Even with the dating disasters, this is still the best decision I've ever made.

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