Has social media changed the way we date—or changed what we expect from dating?

In this conversation, we unpack how dating has evolved in the age of endless options, instant access, and constant connection. From sliding into DMs and keeping multiple options open to the disappearance of traditional courting language, the way people pursue relationships looks very different than it did a generation ago.

Are we more connected but less intentional? Has having unlimited options made it harder to actually choose someone? And what happens to vulnerability, patience, pursuit, and genuine courtship when the next potential partner is always just a swipe away?

This conversation explores the impact of social media on attraction, expectations, communication, commitment, and the language of dating—and asks whether technology has simply change ...