Meghan Markle says 'difficult' is code for the 'b-word'

Meghan Markle explained being called 'difficult' was 'code' for the 'b-word' in her latest "Archetypes" podcast episode. The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry have a contract with Spotify.

"It’s just, it’s one of those labels that feels like it’s thrown around constantly," Markle explained. "And while its usage certainly has undertones that say a lot about the person who’s speaking, there’s still a specific type of woman who tends to be the recipient…"

"Even in 2022 and beyond, it's still just used to describe a woman who goes after what she wants, who has an opinion that's different from a man's, you know, who turns you down at the club," Thede added.