Someone recently said, “It’s not the apps—it’s the people on them.”
My response? Nah. It’s the apps.
And this episode is the full rant you’ve been waiting for.
Today, we’re breaking down exactly how dating apps have gone from cute convenience to full-blown pay-to-play chaos—and why that shift is making it way harder to find anything real.
💸 We’re talking:
Gamification, swiping limits, and “roses” that cost real money
Why love now has an algorithm you have to beat
How we’ve monetized not just the apps—but being on them
The dating coach industrial complex (no shade, but also… c’mon)
This isn’t about being bitter. It’s about naming the bullshit that’s draining your time, your wallet, and your emotional energy.
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If being picky means expecting more than a subscription and a swipe to find something real?
Then yeah—I’ll stay picky. And I hope you do too.
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