Dating in 2026: We All Failed | Bodega Dollz | S8 E4

This week, your go-to girls Nomi Ruiz and Ava Sanjurjo are diving deep into the trenches of modern dating in 2026. From the "July Theory" to the loneliness epidemic, we are breaking down why everyone is experiencing dating app burnout and deleting their profiles in droves. We are also breaking down some of the latest dating terminologies and behaviors: The "Curated Self" & Performative Curiosity: Why people on dates are performing instead of absorbing The Ghosting Evolution: From “ghost-lighting” to “zombie-ing” and “orbiting” we break down all the ways your lovers drift away, rise from the dead and sometimes never seem to able to leave Banksy-ing: The passive aggressive art of saying how you really feel, through the beauty of your own creation The "Token Game": The ultimate toxic-yet-effective remedy to handle micro-cheating and balance the algorithm like a true Libra would Shrekking vs. Punching: Are you dating down for security, or are you swinging way out of your league? Wildflowering: Rejecting the labels, ditching strict checklists, and embracing genuine, pressure-free connections. The moral of the story? Date a therapist before you date anyone else.