It is both fascinating and horrifying to watch the modern mating dance, which seems to hinge on a kind of creative, aspirational autobiography. Based on my discussions with those still dating, the entire process is built on a foundation of[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The art of the scam is a proud, if dishonorable, tradition dating back centuries—long before the first pilgrim was ever sold a turkey feather as a genuine “phoenix plume.” While the props have changed from snake oil to shady websites,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We’ve reached a point in society where people don’t just use photo filters—they commit full-blown digital identity fraud. That innocent little touch up slider has become a gateway drug to turning yourself into an uncanny valley resident who vaguely resembles[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We’ve reached a point in human evolution where every question, no matter how profound or mundane, inevitably leads us to the same digital place: Google. Gone are the days of pondering life’s mysteries over a cup of coffee or arguing[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’ve been happily married for a long time, but I hear the stories of online dating these days and it’s scary. Dating profiles have always been a minefield of half-truths, such as “I love hiking!” (they walked to their fridge[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Remember dating? That thing where you’d put on pants, go to a bar, and awkwardly shout compliments over loud music while trying not to spill your drink? Yeah, neither do we. Welcome to the era of romance in a pandemic,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Dating before Tinder required actual effort – dressing up, going outside, and mustering the courage to talk to strangers like some kind of medieval peasant. Online dating changed things (I met my wife on eHarmony), but Tinder was the real[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nothing makes you question the meaning of public service quite like trying to obtain a simple document from your local government. Whether it’s registering your dog, getting married, or renewing your driver’s license, you’ll quickly discover that common sense is[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Every cloud provider swears they’re all about open standards and customer freedom, right up until you try to leave, at which point you discover their idea of open is more like a roach motel: you can check in any time[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Metaverse relationships exist in a bizarre digital purgatory where romance and absurdity collide—where you can have deep, meaningful conversations while your partner’s avatar floats slightly above their virtual chair because they still haven’t figured out the sitting mechanics. These connections[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…