The 45-Minute Date Boundary

21st Century Dating Decoded!™ · Oct 29, 2026 · 47m · transcript

Tired of swiping fatigue and marathon dates that feel like grueling job interviews? In our brand new episode, "The 45-Minute Date Boundary," Zack and Alice break down why capping your first meetup at 45–60 minutes is the ultimate circuit breaker for dating burnout.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

• Beat Interview Fatigue: Extended first dates drain your cognitive energy through constant self-presentation and impression management.

• The Peak-End Rule: Wrapping up while conversation is still energetic and curious leaves a high emotional memory peak and builds excitement for date two.

• Stop…