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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Bernadette B. Tixon

Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? Vogue's Viral Question Sparks TikTok Firestorm

Vogue writer Chanté Joseph sparked a TikTok firestorm after asking, “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?”—her viral article turned the question into a cultural flashpoint. (Credit: TikTok/Instagram)

Vogue's latest dating essay has ignited a cultural firestorm across TikTok and beyond. In her article titled 'Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?', writer and cultural commentator Chanté Joseph explores a growing shift in how young women present—or deliberately obscure—their romantic relationships online. But it was her own TikTok reaction that truly lit the match: 'The days of a man being a prize has changed,' she said, echoing a sentiment that resonated with millions.

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