# Dating apps are a multiplayer game

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Podcast: [too much.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/too-much-7181927)
Published: 2026-05-05T07:00:00+00:00
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Emma wasn't quite sure what she was going to talk about today — until she woke up to a text from someone ending something she didn’t even realize was… a thing. Instead of spiraling or getting upset, she got curious. And that curiosity turned into today’s rabbit hole deep dive on dating apps. Not just what they are, but what they’ve actually done to the way we date, think, and connect. This episode pulls back the curtain on swipe culture, the illusion of options, and why your three week-long conversation with “Brian Raya” that feels consistent can still mean absolutely nothing. Emma breaks down the psychology behind it all — why dating apps can feel addictive yet empty, the inevitable feeling of being disposable, and why men and women can walk away from the same experience with completely different interpretations. And no, Emma’s not telling you to delete the apps for the fifth time this year — but she is giving you the ice cold reality check you probably didn’t know you needed. Because in the age of modern dating, maybe the question isn’t why does it feel so hard… it’s why do we keep expecting a fairytale from a system that was never designed to keep us chasing one? EPISODE SPONSORS: Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Visit OliveandJune.com/TOOMUCH for 20% off your first System Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.  Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/toomuch to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpo…

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