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.
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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 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.
Read →July 27, 2026
Tired of Dating Apps? Here's What That Feeling Actually Means
Tired of dating apps? Here's a plain-language explainer on what the feeling actually is, why it happens by design, and what to do instead.
Read →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.
Read →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.
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