The Paradox of Choice: Why 140 Swipes a Day Is Ruining Your Connection

21st Century Dating Decoded!™ · Sep 28, 2026 · 1h 4m · transcript

Are you feeling completely burnt out on dating apps? You aren't imagining it, and you're definitely not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the cognitive trap of modern matchmaking and unpack why evaluating an average of 140 profiles a day is actually destroying your chances of finding genuine connection.

Here is what we break down in this episode:

Choice Overload & Decision Fatigue: How processing endless profiles overstretches your cognitive bandwidth, forcing your brain to ditch deep compatibility for lightning-fast, superficial judgments on height, camera angles, and lighting.

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