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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On the end of swiping.
Notes on dating fatigue, the economics of the swipe, and what changes when an agent does the looking.
August 7, 2026
Dating App Algorithms Under the Microscope: A Myth Check
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
What Match Group's Own Earnings Reports Reveal About AI Matchmaking
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
Voice-First vs. Text-First AI Matchmaking: Which Actually Fits Your Life
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" — A Myth Worth Retiring
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
Selective Dating Apps: What "Invite-Only" Actually Means in 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.
Read →August 2, 2026
Fixing Dating App Fatigue: A 5-Step Reset That Actually Works
Dating app fatigue has a fix, not just a diagnosis. Here's a concrete five-step reset — what to change, in what order, and how to know it's working.
Read →August 1, 2026
Safety Claims About Online Dating, Checked Against the Data
Is online dating safe? We checked five widely repeated safety claims about dating apps and AI matchmaking against Pew, FTC, and academic data.
Read →July 31, 2026
Six Things People Assume About AI Matchmaking, Tested
AI matchmaking gets described a dozen different ways online. We tested six common assumptions against the actual evidence — here's what holds and what doesn't.
Read →July 30, 2026
Inside the Finkel Study Every Matching Algorithm Would Rather You Not Read
A deep dive into Finkel et al.'s landmark review of matching algorithms — what the psychological science actually found, and what it means for how you date.
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