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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

569 - Why is Everyone So Tired of Dating?

Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Multiamory, LLC

Relationships, Sexuality, Education, Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.9970 Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2026

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

Today we're tackling a concept that's on a lot of people's minds lately: burnout. Specifically, we'll be discussing dating burnout and fatigue, which seem to be rife on social media, dating apps, articles, what have you. We'll be diving into what the data says about the increase in dating apps, how it's creating fatigue across the dating community, and whether meeting online or organically is better. Lastly, we'll be deciding if we're doomed when it comes to dating, or are there actionable takeaways we can use to improve our dating experiences? The research used in this episode can be found here:https://medium.com/@metbynick/the-burnout-epidemic-how-dating-apps-are-adding-fuel-to-an-already-raging-fire-9f2d4a1555e8https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/31/well/mind/burnout-online-dating-apps.htmlhttps://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/08/20/nearly-half-of-u-s-adults-say-dating-has-gotten-harder-for-most-people-in-the-last-10-years/https://screenshot-media.com/the-future/dating/couples-meet-online-less-happy/https://www.vogue.com/article/is-having-a-boyfriend-embarrassing-nowJoin our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.supercast.com. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Take Beducated's quiz and get your intimacy roadmap at beducate.me/pd2610-multiamory Whatever you want to learn, MasterClass has something for you, taught by experts in their fields. Support the show and get an exclusive 15% offer at multiamory.link/masterclass.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creators. Everything from graphic design and video editing to photography, writing, and business. Get a free month of Skilllshare at multiamory.link/skillshare.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

As much as I love being your digital friend, let's hang out in real life.

0:03.9

To do that, we're hosting a three-day restorative retreat at a queer-friendly private property in Florida this May, and we would love to see you there.

0:13.0

Join us for relationship recess, a three-day, two-night retreat focused on nourishing your connections through the power of pure, authentic play, and deep exploration. We've partnered with our friends, I guess our digital friends at normalizing non-monogamy. They feel like real friends, but I guess we haven't met in real life yet. We're about to be at the same time as you. Yeah. Okay. So our digital soon to become actual real friends, Emma and Finn, from the Normalizing non-monogamy podcast, and also play consultant Gary Ware. It's going to be taking place May 1st to the 3rd, 26 at the incredible Great Escape Lakeside in Claremont, Florida. So here's what to expect. We're going to do some speed friending to help break the ice. We're going to be facilitating small group sessions about some

0:54.3

of our practical tools like microscripts and radar. And then it's going to be all the wealth of

0:59.7

activities that the property has to offer us. So Emily leading some karaoke, I'm going to try

1:04.1

to lead a pinball tournament. Gary's going to lead some outdoor games, plus everything else that's

1:08.3

on the property. So we got human-sized foosball, a hot tub,

1:11.4

lazy river, a movie theater, escape rooms, so much more. Absolutely, everyone is welcome,

1:16.8

so that means solo folks, partners, friends, every type of relationship style. And also all of the

1:22.6

meals and the snacks and drinks are included. And additionally, we have a discounted block of hotel rooms available exclusively for our guests.

1:30.8

Head to multi-amory.com slash recess 2026 for full details to check out the venue and to grab your ticket before the price increases.

1:41.0

Payment plans are available.

1:42.9

That's multi-amory.

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That's multi-amory.com slash recess 2026.

1:51.0

I've had this feeling with people that I've dated recently. I really do want to get to know them a little bit

1:58.9

before I like commit to an actual date or I have

2:02.5

gone back to maybe courting people that I've known in the past that are already like a known

2:07.7

quantity just because that like safety factor is a big one for me. Especially in a big city like

2:14.8

New York where you just like don't know what you're going to get.

2:18.6

And I think that apps really can be used for good when they're used intentionally.

2:25.3

But it is that challenge that there's a safety factor like with all of this that I just want to acknowledge and put out there because that is a big thing for a

2:35.3

lot of people and I know that it is for me.

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