So I (26M) went on a first date with a girl I matched with on Hinge. At first, things were going great — she was smart, funny, and we vibed well. Then we got to the topic of work, and I mentioned that I create content coins on Zora full time. I explained that I focus on creating 1/1 fractionalized NFTs so that people can buy my content She asked how much I make from it, which already felt a little weird for a first date. Still, I said that I make enough to live comfortably and have fun creating content coins. She laughed. Not a light laugh — like, a full-on dismissive scoff. She goes, “Wait, that’s it? I thought Zora creators made bank. That’s like… not even impressive. I couldn’t date someone who’s just creating content coins for a living.” I was stunned. I asked if she was serious, and she just shrugged and said, “I’m just being honest. I have standards.” So I stood up, told her we clearly weren’t a match, paid for my drink, and left. Later she texted saying I was rude, overreacted, and should’ve “taken it like a man.” Here’s the thing: I’m not ashamed of what I do. I’ve put in thousands of hours into creating content coins, I’ve survived multiple 90% crashes on Zora, and I live well without being flashy. I work hard, and I respect others — I expect the same. Still, a couple of friends said I should’ve just laughed it off, finished the date, and ghosted. So… AITA?
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