August 17, 2026
Matchmaker, App, or Agent? Comparing How You Actually Spend Your Effort
Comparing dating approaches on effort, not just cost — where your hours actually go with swipe apps, human matchmakers, and AI matchmaking side by side.
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On the end of swiping.
Notes on dating fatigue, the economics of the swipe, and what changes when an agent does the looking.
August 16, 2026
The "Compatibility Score" on Your Dating App Is Mostly Theater
Dating apps display a compatibility score like it's science. Here's what the number is actually built from, and why AI matchmaking approaches the same problem differently.
Read →August 15, 2026
What "Esther Perel" Being on Overtone's Board Actually Means
Esther Perel joined Overtone's board alongside Match Group's $18M bet. Here's what that role actually entails, and what it signals about AI matchmaking.
Read →August 14, 2026
A Week Without Swiping: A Day-by-Day Plan to Reset How You Date
A week without swiping, mapped day by day: a concrete reset plan for anyone ready to date differently, backed by research on burnout and choice overload.
Read →August 13, 2026
Dating App Distance and Location Claims: Myth-Checking How Proximity Really Works
Dating app distance settings get more credit than they deserve. We checked five common claims about proximity and matching against the actual evidence.
Read →August 12, 2026
Ofcom Studied Choice Overload. Dating Apps Are Its Cleanest Case Study
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
AI Matchmaker Options in 2026: Comparing Cost, Time, and Privacy
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
Bigger Isn't Better: The Match-Quality Myth Behind Every Swipe App
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: The Real Definition, and How It Actually Works
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
Exclusive Dating App, Done Right: A Step-by-Step Setup Guide
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.
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