The dating paradox: physical intimacy is abundant through apps, but meaningful connection feels impossible. 'It would require basically a part-time job to sift through all the jerks'—the ecosystem optimizes for engagement, not compatibility or partnership.
Modern dating has industrialised rejection and commodified connection. We analyse the specific experiences people describe as the most damaging — ghosting mechanics, parasocial infatuation, algorithm-driven anxiety — and what they're doing differently.
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