Field notes
Notes on dating fatigue, the economics of the swipe, and what changes when an agent does the looking.
August 13, 2026
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
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.
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