Psychologist Dr. Laurie Betito breaks down why so many people quit dating apps, only to come back a few months later no matter how burned out they were the first time.
The Gender Gap Nobody’s Talking About
Dr. Laurie unpacks a paradox playing out on dating apps right now, where men feel invisible while women feel buried in messages, and neither side realizes what’s actually happening to the other. She also explains the low-level rejection that builds up with every unanswered message.
How to Actually Be a Good Wingman
Dr. Laurie lays out a simple rule for knowing how long to keep dating someone before deciding it’s not working, and where friends cross the line from helpful to meddling when trying to set someone up.
Topics: dating app fatigue, dating psychology, wingman etiquette, single friends support, Dr. Laurie Betito
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Originally aired on2026-09-18
