July 26, 2026
Briefing an AI Matchmaker: A Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Session
How to brief an AI matchmaker the right way — a step-by-step guide to what to share, what to leave out, and how to get introductions worth your time.
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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.
July 25, 2026
Six Claims About "Justin McLeod" and Overtone, Checked
Justin McLeod's new app has sparked bold claims about swiping, algorithms, and AI matchmaking. We checked six of the loudest ones against the actual evidence.
Read →July 24, 2026
Is Online Dating Worth It? What a Deep Read of Pew's Numbers Shows
Is online dating worth it? A close read of Pew Research's survey data on outcomes, harassment, and satisfaction — what it actually says, and what it doesn't.
Read →July 23, 2026
Modern Matchmaker or Swipe App? A Cost, Time, and Privacy Breakdown
A modern matchmaker and a swipe app solve the same problem in opposite ways. Here's how they actually compare on cost, time, and privacy.
Read →July 22, 2026
Why Dating Apps Don't Work the Way You Think They Do
Why dating apps don't work has less to do with luck than design. The myth of "paying gets you better matches" doesn't survive contact with the data.
Read →July 21, 2026
AI Dating Assistant: A Complete Definition, and Where It Actually Helps
An AI dating assistant, defined plainly: what it does, how it differs from a swipe algorithm, and where it genuinely helps versus where it's just a chatbot.
Read →July 20, 2026
How to Quit Dating Apps Without Losing Momentum
How to quit dating apps step by step — without losing momentum on meeting people. A practical exit plan backed by research on burnout and choice overload.
Read →July 19, 2026
Dating App Myths, Fact-Checked: What's True in 2026
Dating app myths get repeated so often they pass for fact. We checked the six biggest claims against the actual research — here's what holds up.
Read →July 18, 2026
Invite-Only Dating Apps: What the Research Says They Actually Fix
An invite-only dating app changes who you meet and how. One deep dive into the Stanford couples-formation data explains why — and what it doesn't prove.
Read →July 17, 2026
Alternatives to Dating Apps: Comparing Every Approach on Cost, Time, and Privacy
A side-by-side comparison of alternatives to dating apps — swipe apps, matchmakers, agent-mediated matching, and more — on cost, time, privacy, and fit.
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