> Gen Z Are ‘Solo-Maxxing’ Instead of Going on Dates https://www.vice.com/en/article/gen-z-are-solo-maxxing-instead-of-going-on-dates/

Not seeing the problem. Hey, between the #BadEconomy and all the high maintenance people out there, the #HermitLife sounds pretty good. Probably what I would do if heaven forbid the Better Half goes first.

#dating #relationships

Gen Z Are ‘Solo-Maxxing’ Instead of Going on Dates

Everyone seems to be “maxxing” in some way these days, but one particular trend that’s enticing many Gen Zers is “solo-maxxing."

VICE

Meanwhile, in the #BadEconomy

> Americans Are Going on Dates Just for the Free Food (and Admitting It) https://www.vice.com/en/article/americans-are-going-on-dates-just-for-the-free-food-and-admitting-it/

Again, if I am ever single again, why it's the #HermitLife for me.

#dating #relationships #ThisIsAmerica

Americans Are Going on Dates Just for the Free Food (and Admitting It)

Nearly 40% of Americans have gone on a date specifically for the free food, and somehow, that doesn’t feel shocking in this day and age. 

VICE

> Woman ran over and killed man who tried to end date early when he realized he was being 'catfished,' police say https://lawandcrime.com/crime/woman-ran-over-and-killed-man-who-tried-to-end-days-early-when-he-realized-he-was-being-catfished-police-say/

Again, if I am ever single again it's the #HermitLife for me. Too many psychos out there.

#crime

Woman ran over and killed man she met on dating app after she 'catfished' him, police say

An Arizona woman is behind bars after she intentionally ran over and killed a man she met on a dating app, according to law enforcement in the Grand Canyon State.

Law & Crime

#SaveYouAClick: top reason? They felt "disrespected." Having said that, I am for cutting toxic people off, and unlike others out there, I am comfortable being alone if need be.

Survey, so caveats may apply.

> Why So Many Gen Z Cut Family and Friends Off Without Warning https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-so-many-gen-z-cut-family-and-friends-off-without-warning/

#relationships #SocialMedia #HermitLife

Why So Many Gen Z Cut Family and Friends Off Without Warning

Americans are cutting ties with people, and a new survey explains why—and honestly, it’s hard to argue with them. Nearly four in ten Americans (38 percent) went “no contact” with a friend or family member in the last year, according to a new study commissioned by Talkspace and conducted by Talker Research—a survey of 2,000 […]

VICE

#SaveYouAClick: fancy word for long distance relationship.

> Many Millennials Are ‘Telesexual’ Now. What Does That Mean? https://www.vice.com/en/article/many-millennials-are-telesexual-now-what-does-that-mean/

In another reminder why, if I am ever single again, it's the #HermitLife for me. FFS.

#relationships #dating

Many Millennials Are ‘Telesexual’ Now. What Does That Mean?

Long-distance love used to be something you tolerated, not something you picked. Until "telesexual" became a thing.

VICE

And if making someone allergic was not bad enough, again, why it may be the #HermitLife for me if I am single again.

> Couples Are Having Threesomes With AI https://www.vice.com/en/article/couples-are-having-threesomes-with-ai/

#AISlop #sloperator #dating #relationships #intimacy

Couples Are Having Threesomes With AI

I apologize in advance, but there’s a new phrase that’s been floating around out there to describe sexuality. “AI-sexual” is the latest one. 

VICE

> You Might Be Allergic to Your Boyfriend https://www.vice.com/en/article/you-might-be-allergic-to-your-boyfriend/

Again, in reasons it's the #HermitLife for me if the Better Half goes first. I would not want some other woman to suddenly get an allergy. One has to be considerate. (Do note, a caveat or two may apply acc. to article.)

#dating #relationships #health

You Might Be Allergic to Your Boyfriend

Falling for a man is already enough of a health risk. Then the internet had to introduce one more nightmare for us to worry about.

VICE

> Sarah Akinterinwa on decoding modern relationship labels – cartoon
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/mar/07/sarah-akinterinwa-decoding-modern-relationship-labels-cartoon

Sheesh. Again, why if heaven forbid the Better Half goes first, it's the #HermitLife for me. Everything these days needs some kind of label on the sly it seems.

#dating #relationships

Sarah Akinterinwa on decoding modern relationship labels – cartoon

Situationship, flirtationship … what do all these new labels actually mean?

The Guardian

> You’re Not Nearly as Attractive as You Think You Are, Study Says https://www.vice.com/en/article/youre-not-nearly-as-attractive-as-you-think-you-are-study-says/

Another reminder why, if the Better Half goes first, it's the #HermitLife for me. I am pretty much what you see is what you get, no more, no less. I make the troll under the bridge look handsome.

#dating #relationships

You’re Not Nearly as Attractive as You Think You Are, Study Says

Dating advice has convinced many of us that there’s a single, correct version of attractive. It pushes people toward extremes.

VICE

Oh, again, speaking of "sextinction" and why, if I am ever single again, it's the #HermitLife for me.

> People Are ‘Datefishing’ Now: 3 Signs They’re Not Really Looking for Love https://www.vice.com/en/article/people-are-datefishing-now-3-signs-theyre-not-really-looking-for-love/

#dating #relationships #men #women

People Are ‘Datefishing’ Now: 3 Signs They’re Not Really Looking for Love

It seems many daters are prioritizing luxurious, Instagram-worthy dates over genuine connections. That's "datefishing" in a nutshell.

VICE