Woman offers hard-hitting advice on how to start a healthy relationship

A no-holds-barred video of a woman airing her frustrations about the modern-day “talking stage” has taken social media by storm.

Seated in a casual café, the unidentified woman delivers her now-viral statement with raw emotion and animated gestures, declaring that the infamous “talking stage” — the early phase of getting to know someone is nothing but a time-waster.

“I feel like the talking stage is a waste of time,” she says bluntly, looking directly into the camera. “What are we even talking staging for? Please!” she continues, voicing what many online users have described as “the frustration of a generation.”

The woman questions the prolonged and often undefined nature of this phase, arguing for clarity and intentionality instead. “You’re looking for something and I’m looking for something. What do you like? What do I like? What don’t you like? Simple. We get with it,” she says, calling for more direct communication from the onset of romantic interactions.

Her passionate delivery, complete with expressive hand movements and a tone that alternates between sarcasm and sincerity has resonated with thousands. While some viewers praised her for calling out what they perceive as emotional time-wasting, others pushed back, arguing that the talking stage helps build deeper connections before committing.