Terms & Conditions May Apply: What We All Need to Know About Modern Dating
Jun 02, 2025•49 min•Season 7Ep. 43
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Summary
Esther Perel sits down with three guests to explore their experiences with modern dating, covering everything from app usage and first date strategies to navigating expectations and dealing with fatigue. They discuss the challenges of finding genuine connection, the perceived transactional nature of app-based interactions, and the unique perspectives of dating at different life stages.Episode description
Dating often comes with a lot of questions. Who gets to say what they want? Who gets to be chosen? Who gets to choose? Should I stay on/off the apps? How much do I share, when, and how? This week, Esther gets set up on a blind date of sorts with three people, all deeply invested in the world of modern dating, to talk through what it's like out there and how she can help them navigate IRL dates.
Topic: Dating & Romantic Consumerism
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