re: The modern woman, perfectly encapsulated in one post

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The internet, online dating sites, and social media in general has really done a number on both genders’ expectations and connection to reality when it comes to dating (among other things). My wife has several single friends in their 30s and childless. They’re responsible and make good money, but all seem to expect Matthew McConaughey to arrive on whatever dating site they’re on. Every date has something to pick apart and “he was nice but not the one.”

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I’m beginning to think the issue is just that dating apps are inefficient. I recently read that 50% of relationships start via dating apps, but think about how many dates it probably takes to actually find a relationship. I can’t imagine an app ever connecting me with my husband. We were into completely different things, but he was funny and there was chemistry. I don’t know how an algorithm can figure that sort of stuff out. People need to get out more and meet in person. It doesn’t take long to figure out if there is some form of basic connection.