In the Social Media Age, no short story has 

gone viral the way this New

Yorker contribution from Roupenian has. Arriving at the height of #MeToo, it begins
with 20-year-old Margot embarking on the early stages of flirtation with an older man,
Robert. As she gets to know more about this man (as well as filling in the gaps with
her imagination), the power dynamic in their relationship starts to fluctuate.

Lauded for its portrayal of Margot’s inner life and the fears many modern women face
when it comes to dating, it also has its fair share of detractors — many are critical of
the central character, some are downright outraged by the story’s success. Still, this
story undeniably struck a chord with the reading public, and will likely remain
relevant for some time.