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Research & stories on modern dating

Psychology-grounded essays on why dating apps feel broken — and how simulation-first dating fixes them.

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The Psychology of Modern Connection

Texting Anxiety in Early Dating: Why Reply Speed Feels Like a Test

Why reply speed causes texting anxiety in early dating, how to distinguish a normal delay from withdrawal, and how to stop overthinking a slow reply.

July 12, 2026 · 7 min read
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The Psychology of Modern Connection

Why Dating Profiles Can't Predict Chemistry (and What Actually Does)

What dating profiles can reveal, why stated preferences fail to predict attraction, and how interaction provides better evidence of chemistry.

July 12, 2026 · 7 min read
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The Psychology of Modern Connection

Why Swiping Feels So Exhausting: The Cognitive Load Crisis Behind Dating Burnout

Why endless dating-app swiping creates choice overload, lowers acceptance rates, and makes low-context matching feel exhausting.

July 12, 2026 · 6 min read