PodParley PodParley
PodParley
Primal Dating: What Modern Romance Gets Wrong | Tim Ash

EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 1H 21M

Primal Dating: What Modern Romance Gets Wrong | Tim Ash

from Behavioral Grooves Podcast · host Kurt Nelson, PhD and Tim Houlihan

Dating in 2026 feels broken.  The apps promise infinite choice, rom-coms on our screens promise “the one”, and yet frustration, ghosting, and mismatched expectations seem to be more normal than anything actually working out. This week, Tim Ash, author of Primal Dating, joins us as we explore why dating in the modern world feels so unstable and why many of today’s relationship struggles aren’t personal failures, but predictable outcomes of our ancient instincts clashing with modern environments and expectations. Topics [0:00] Introduction and Speed Round with Tim Ash [7:52] Behavioral tendencies and evolutionary psychology [18:09] The role of life stages in dating [26:17] The impact of cultural norms on dating [30:51] The economic of dating [35:48] The role of tech in dating [48:33] The importance of empathy in dating [56:58] Music talk with Tim and Tim [1:00:45] Grooving Session: Modern dating for primordial (?) minds ©2026 Behavioral Grooves Links About Tim Primal Dating by Tim Ash and Dr. Limor Gottlieb Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Support Behavioral Grooves Music Links Steely Dan - FM Chet Baker - Almost Blue

NOW PLAYING

Primal Dating: What Modern Romance Gets Wrong | Tim Ash

0:00 1:21:22

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

The Tapes Archive Osiris Media A podcast that unearths never-before-heard conversations with world-class musicians and comedians. CFL Fantasy Podcast Canadian Football League We are bringing you the official fantasy football podcast of the CFL! Subscribe now to have Pat Steinberg, Jeff Krever and Hannah Nordman help you set your CFL fantasy rosters every single week of the season. RAISING THE BAR RAISING THE BAR The RAISING THE BAR Podcast is dedicated to providing a fresh and unconventional broadcast platform for the biggest names in music and entertainment.The interview insight provided by the staff of MUSICHYPEBEAST separates us from the pack. The passion of RAISING THE BAR podcast is fueled by Millennial Music culture. Wake Up Calls with Todd & Gina Goodwin Goodwin Hypnosis Why do you think, feel, and act the way you do? Which beliefs are causing most of your emotional and behavioral issues? How can you empower yourself to manage life's challenges and experience a healthier and more fulfilling life? Listen to Todd Goodwin and Gina Goodwin (Board Certified Hypnotists from GoodwinHypnosis.com) and raise your self-awareness, so you can think, feel, and do better.
URL copied to clipboard!