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What does it mean?
Women's choices or behaviors dictate where men focus their attention.
In plain terms
Men follow women's lead.
What can you take from it?
Your actions influence others' responses.

Where it applies

  • dating advice
  • social commentary

Putting it to work

  • analyze relationships
  • self-reflection

Questions to consider

  • How do you influence others?
  • Do you follow or lead?

Another view

It oversimplifies mutual agency in relationships.

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