Why are so many people feeling exhausted by mainstream dating? In this episode of The Connection Audit, Kirsten & Blake explore what is really driving people away from conventional dating culture & towards ENM, swinging, & other alternative spaces.

Is it just novelty? Or are people stepping away from systems that feel high volume, low trust, emotionally draining, & thin on real connection?

This episode audits the shift beneath the headlines. From dating app fatigue & low-effort interactions to the growing desire for clearer boundaries, better context, slower pace, & more honest forms of relating. Kirsten & Blake unpack why what gets dismissed as thrill-seeking is often something far more thoughtful: a search for safety, self-authorship, discernment, & connection that actually feels huma ...