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Notes on dating fatigue, the economics of the swipe, and what changes when an agent does the looking.
August 12, 2026
Choice overload in dating apps isn't a metaphor. Here's a deep dive into the research behind it — what it measured, what it found, and what it means for how you date.
Read →August 11, 2026
Weighing an AI matchmaker against the alternatives? Here's a side-by-side comparison on cost, time, and privacy to help you choose with clear eyes.
Read →August 10, 2026
Match quality doesn't rise with more swipes — it falls. Here's what the research on choice, attention, and dating app design actually shows.
Read →August 9, 2026
Slow dating isn't a mood or a mindset — it's a specific set of mechanics. Here's what the term actually means, how it works, and who it genuinely suits.
Read →August 8, 2026
Setting up an exclusive dating app the right way takes more than downloading it. Here's a concrete, step-by-step process for getting in and getting real results.
Read →August 7, 2026
Dating app algorithms get credited with more than they deliver. We checked six popular claims about them against Pew, academic research, and company filings.
Read →August 6, 2026
AI matchmaking looks different once you read Match Group's actual investor filings — the numbers on paid engagement loops explain the incentive problem plainly.
Read →August 5, 2026
AI matchmaking now splits into voice-first and text-first models. Here's how they compare on cost, time, and privacy — and which one actually fits your life.
Read →August 4, 2026
How to meet someone without dating apps isn't a fringe question anymore. Here's the myth behind it — that apps are simply "how it's done now" — checked against the data.
Read →August 3, 2026
A selective dating app isn't just a smaller pool. Here's what the term actually means, how the vetting works, and where it genuinely changes who you meet.
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