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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 34 MIN

Love in a Recession? Valentine’s Day Felt… Quiet

from HILARITY ENSUES · host Donna Black

This Valentine’s Day felt… different. The timelines weren’t flooded with over-the-top love posts, the flowers at Trader Joe’s were still in stock, and even Jeff’s beloved See’s Candies didn’t look like a romance emergency zone. So what’s going on? Is love still in the air, or are we just tired of performing it online?Donna and Jeff dive into the noticeable shift in Valentine’s energy, the growing disappointment of dating apps, and the surprising comeback of speed dating — including Donna’s firsthand experience navigating 3-minute dates. Is modern love evolving, exhausted, or just going offline? Let’s talk about it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hilarity-ensues--6243018/support.

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