006 - Pay-to-Play Love? Dating Apps, I’m Looking at You

Someone recently said, “It’s not the apps—it’s the people on them.”My response? Nah. It’s the apps. And this episode is the full rant you’ve been waiting for.Today, we’re breaking down exactly how dating apps have gone from cute convenience to full-blown pay-to-play chaos—and why that shift is making it way harder to find anything real.💸 We’re talking:Gamification, swiping limits, and “roses” that cost real moneyWhy love now has an algorithm you have to beatHow we’ve monetized not just the apps—but being on themThe dating coach industrial complex (no shade, but also… c’mon)This isn’t about being bitter. It’s about naming the bullshit that’s draining your time, your wallet, and your emotional energy.📲 Follow the pod on IG: @youretoopicky📩 Submit your story or rant: youretoopicky.com/submit🎤 Leave a voice note to be featured: Tap the “Hotline” tab on the site📸 Tag and share your fave line: @youretoopicky + @coachellynIf being picky means expecting more than a subscription and a swipe to find something real?Then yeah—I’ll stay picky. And I hope you do too.New episodes every Friday.