Have we Fallen Out of Love with Valentine's Day?
Is Valentine’s Day still romantic… or has modern culture quietly fallen out of love?
In this episode of Mark and Pete, we take a sharp look at Valentine’s Day in 2026 and ask whether Western society is still capable of real romance. From overpriced roses and restaurant panic bookings to dating apps and “situationships,” love increasingly feels like a performance rather than a commitment.
But beneath the chocolate hearts and Instagram posts lies a deeper question: are people actually dating less?
We examine the growing body of research pointing to a modern “sex recession,” declining marriage…
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