It’s been said before, but I’ll say it again: Dating is a part-time job. While apps have expanded the number of people you're likely to meet, they can also sometimes be exhausting to use. It can be very difficult not to veer into existential crisis mode while walking home alone with a dollar slice of pizza in hand.
There’s nothing like swiping for hours, finding the one person who is not holding a fish and/or taking a mirror-selfie, finally arranging a date, and then having them cancel the night of.
If you're actively hunting for a cutie, you know I'm not lying - it's hard out there. There’s just no solidarity like the kind of solidarity that comes from listening to strangers talk to each other, which is why I really dig podcasts about dating.ĭating can be difficult and lonely. They also give you advice - true crime podcasts remind us not to murder, and wellness podcasts remind us to eat kale.
They make you feel less alone - I’ve practically doubled my friend circle with all of the podcast hosts I’ve gotten to “know.” (Anyone else?) They distract you from boring tasks - I love a one-hour pod while commuting or doing laundry.