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Delving deeper, hosts critique the romanticization of toxic and abusive dynamics in modern media, exploring fanfiction, romance novels, and viral stories. For example, they analyze a TikTok influencer—Bella Marie—who publicly shared her breakup with a man who didn't propose within two years, despite their trip to Catalina Island and promises of a future. Her decision to end things on the two-year mark, despite spending time and resources together, highlights a shift toward openly asserting personal boundaries and timelines.