IS MODERN DATING HARDER THAN IT USED TO BE

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
But they we're going to be looking at modern dating.
Modern dating is harder than ever now, in the air
of swipes, dms, and ghosting, many people are asking, is
dating harder than it used to be? The answer, though,
is not that simple. Technology has reshaped how we meet, talk,
and even break up. Dating apps like tender, Hinge and
Bumble give us access to hundreds of potential for partners,

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all within a few taps. On the surface, it sounds
like a dream, but it also creates decision fatigue, superficial
judgments based on photos, and the illusion that someone is
better is always a swipe away. This can lead to
less commitment and more anxiety. Then there's the shift in
communication styles. Ghosting disappearing from a conversation without explanation has

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become normalized, if anything, painful part of dating. Many people
find themselves constantly unsure where they stand, navigating mixed signals
and vague intentions. Cultural changes also play a major role.
Expectations around gender, independence and identity have also evolved. People
are waiting long I'm going to marry, focusing more on careers,

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and rethinking what commitment means. While this growth is positive,
it also creates confusion. Once followed a clear path date
court Mary now looks more like a winding roar road
with a few signposts. Add in social media and comparison,
culture and relationships are constantly under pressure to look perfect online.
It's easy to compare your real life partner to someone's

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highlight reel and feels like you're falling short. So is
it harder nowadays? In some ways, yes, it's faster and
more disconnected and more overwhelming, but it also offers more
options and more freedom to define relationships. Modern love isn't doomed,
it's just evolving. Some people have even gone back to
old school, meeting people at different places, joining clubs, doing

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things of that nature, getting friends to hook them up
with other friends different ways. I guess you have to
find the best way for you of how do you
find your significant other