Not so mad about the boys
The Independent|April 16, 2024
As Transformers’ star Megan Fox suggests dates are a waste of time, Olivia Petter examines whether she has a valid point
Olivia Petter
Not so mad about the boys

Don’t waste your energy on men. That’s the dating advice Megan Fox dished out over the weekend, almost one month after confirming the end of her engagement to Machine Gun Kelly. Speaking to E! News at Revolve Festival on Sunday, the 37-year-old actor explained why she thinks going on dates this summer might be a waste of time. “I don’t know if I’m the best person to give advice because my advice is to just learn a skill or develop a hobby and do not waste your energy on boys,” she said.

Fox added: “All they’re going to do is drain you. Just move on. Invest in yourself.” The Transformers star later shared a clip from the interview on her Instagram, writing, “life advice from a relationship expert” in the caption. It seems like many women agreed with the sentiment, with Kim Kardashian commenting “not no” underneath, while Emily Ratajkowski liked the post along with nearly 250,000 others.

It’s not the first time a celebrity has advocated against dating. During an episode of Ratajkowski’s podcast, High Low, last May, the model and writer revealed her approach to romantic love has changed since her divorce, explaining that she’s currently co-parenting her son, Sly, with her best friend. “I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love it so much,” she told her guest, Julia Fox.

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