# The Psychology of People Who Shun Online Dating

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Podcast: [Beyond the Void: Philosophy & Psychology for the Modern Mind](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-void-philosophy-psychology-for-the-modern-mind-7662916)
Published: 2026-06-20T02:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dating apps are supposed to make connection easier. But for some people, they do the opposite. You swipe, you match, you talk, and instead of excitement, you feel empty. Almost disgusted by the whole process. This video explains why that reaction happens. We’ll break down: • why dating apps feel addictive but empty • how algorithms turn intimacy into a slot machine • why “endless choice” kills real attraction • and why opting out isn’t failure — it’s resistance This video is for people who refuse to treat human beings like products, and who still believe connection should feel real, embodied, and human. #psychology #dating #relationships #modernlove #selfawareness #mentalhealth #humanbehavior #connection #loneliness #society ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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