Gen Z is Sex-Positive but Relationship-Negative?

Gen Z is Sex-Positive but Relationship-Negative?

More than any prior generation, Generation Z seems to embrace sex positivity — that is, embracing sexual variety and various relationship forms. As long as the people involved are adults and consenting, Gen Z is less likely to judge their choices and actions. But while Gen Z seems to be more sex-positive and open-minded, they seem to be more relationship-negative…

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Have people become more disposable in online dating culture?

Have people become more disposable in online dating culture?

“Inside the ‘disposable’ young American dating curse: ‘On to the next one’”

Last month, I chatted with journalist Adriana Diaz at the New York Post about the latest Pew Research study on generational belief differences in dating, jobs, careers, and marriage, and the “disposable” nature of online dating culture.

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New to Online Dating? My tips for San Diego Magazine...

New to Online Dating? My tips for San Diego Magazine...

I have talked to many folks over the years who have left a long-term relationship or marriage and are trying online dating for the first time. With the stress and changes in our lives due to the pandemic, it’s likely we’re going to see a noticeable uptick in divorces in the next year or so. I was interviewed for the February issue of San Diego Magazine…

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Tinder's new "Blind Date" feature -- Will it help with authentic connections?

Tinder's new "Blind Date" feature -- Will it help with authentic connections?

In the past 6 months or so, the dating app Tinder, known for its particularly superficial approach to dating, has been expanding their user options for getting to know each other. This week, Tinder rolled out their new “Blind Date” feature, where instead of swiping left or right primarily based on someone’s photos…

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What do single people most want in dating in 2021? A Match.com study reveals

What do single people most want in dating in 2021? A Match.com study reveals

More than 1/3 of adults in the United States are single. What impact did the pandemic have on what single people are most looking for? And specifically, what factor do you think was stated to be the most desirable in a romantic partner? Good sex? Because there was so much less physical contact and fewer sexual encounters during the pandemic?

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