Everyone says they want to meet someone organically.

But if that's true... why does nobody actually approach anyone anymore?

In this episode of The Realistic Romantic, Drew Henry explores how modern dating has been optimized for certainty rather than connection. Dating apps have taught us to filter, evaluate, and predict compatibility before we've even said hello. In the process, we've traded curiosity for convenience and spontaneity for swiping.

Drew breaks down why approaching someone in real life has become increasingly rare, why that matters, and why the people willing to take small social risks now have one of the biggest advantages in modern dating.

In This Episode

• Why the classic "meet-cute" has nearly disappeared

• How dating apps changed the way we evaluate po ...