America dismantled the intermediary layer that used to produce marriages, and the software that replaced it is optimized to keep people from forming them. Marriage is load-bearing infrastructure. It's time America took matchmaking seriously.
The mating market is power law distributed, but there is no single global ranking of human desirability. The dating apps flatten attraction into one dimension. The opportunity is to exit the tournament entirely.
Bad relationships start with dishonesty, ignored weaknesses, incompatibility, and hostility. Avoiding these habits gives you a better shot at lasting love.
Dating apps intentionally prioritize endless swiping and casual encounters over lasting relationships. True matchmaking succeeds when incentives align directly with users seeking genuine, long-term partnership.