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'It's quite soul-destroying': how we fell out of love with dating apps
(www.theguardian.com)
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This is spot on. The article misses the mark by blaming it on a generational shift, but it really is enshitification and the pursuit of profit over people.
It used to be common to attend weddings where the couple met online. We have several friends and relatives that met on Match years ago and who are still happily married.
Now I hear from friends that dating apps are god-awful if you're looking for a meaningful relationship with someone. These apps exist only to appease their shareholders by squeezing money out of people.