Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"It's not him or her or whoever you're gonna find him and you're gonna get married and let's talk about your dream wedding you think a fucking person is saying that to a little boy what do you want to be when you grow up where are you gonna be this little boy is gonna be an astronaut and this little girl's gonna be a bride no" — Alex Cooper
"I would rather be single for the rest of my life than settle for something that doesn't fucking fulfill me" — Alex Cooper
"The point is is it's so unacceptable how we allow men to feel like 28 you're just getting started okay but do you know what I mean it's like you're just getting started and you're almost too young to have a serious relationship a woman how old are you supposed oh 28 you single oh go fuck yourself no I'm fucking thriving" — Alex Cooper
The episode begins with Alex Cooper sharing highlights from her recent trip to Italy, including experiencing seasickness, enjoying pasta, and engaging in both great and average sexual encounters. Upon returning to New York, she describes her preference for solitude and comfort in her hotel room. A significant portion of the narrative focuses on a reunion with her childhood best friends from New Town, Pennsylvania. Cooper emphasizes the unique and deep bond shared with friends from her sports team days, noting how their conversations went beyond typical life updates to more intimate family matters. This reunion highlighted the difficulty of maintaining close connections in one's twenties and the realization that group texts are insufficient.
Cooper then delves into the societal pressures faced by women regarding relationships and marriage. She categorizes listeners into three boxes: those in happy relationships, those compromising in unhappy relationships out of fear of being alone, and those who are single, either thriving or feeling alienated. She critiques the double standard where men are perceived as having more time to "get it out of their system" while women face pressure to settle down. Cooper passionately debunks the notion that women should feel shame for being single and encourages listeners to focus on self-worth and personal happiness, regardless of relationship status. She stresses that societal conditioning from a young age, focusing on finding "the one," contributes to this pressure.
The latter half of the episode addresses the anxieties associated with not being in a relationship, particularly as one gets older. Cooper shares advice on how to respond to questions about relationship status, framing it as a choice and a result of having standards, rather than a lack of options. She encourages listeners to let go of insecurities about their dating history and focus on their personality and other aspects of their lives. The episode also touches on the host's personal journey towards elevating her fashion game, including a visit to a vintage clothing store. Finally, Cooper discusses her intention to reduce gossip and negative talk about others, emphasizing that genuine connection and self-acceptance are paramount. She announces upcoming changes for "Call Her Daddy" in its second season, promising a natural evolution of the show.