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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 32 MIN

Why Dating Apps Feel So Different To Men In Their 20's

from Fifty Shades and Grey · host Elliott Davidson

Why do dating apps feel so different depending on your age?In this episode, I talk to a man in his mid-twenties who’s using dating apps for the first time — focusing not on dating outcomes, but on how he experiences the apps themselves.What becomes clear is a stark contrast in mindset, effort, and emotional investment between younger men and women over 35.This episode explores:Why dating apps can feel optional to some — and exhausting to othersHow life stage shapes expectations and behaviorWhy disappointment on dating apps often isn’t personalThis isn’t about excusing poor behaviour. It’s about understanding the mismatch — and protecting your energy in the process.If dating apps have left you feeling disillusioned, this conversation may help you see why.dating apps for women over 35modern dating differencesmen in their 20s dating mindsetwhy dating apps are exhaustingemotional effort in dating

Why do dating apps feel so different depending on your age?In this episode, I talk to a man in his mid-twenties who’s using dating apps for the first time — focusing not on dating outcomes, but on how he experiences the apps themselves.What becomes clear is a stark contrast in mindset, effort, and emotional investment between younger men and women over 35.This episode explores:Why dating apps can feel optional to some — and exhausting to othersHow life stage shapes expectations and behaviorWhy disappointment on dating apps often isn’t personalThis isn’t about excusing poor behaviour. It’s about understanding the mismatch — and protecting your energy in the process.If dating apps have left you feeling disillusioned, this conversation may help you see why.dating apps for women over 35modern dating differencesmen in their 20s dating mindsetwhy dating apps are exhaustingemotional effort in dating

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