You don't have to use dating apps. But if you do - some tips!

Apr 27, 2026 · 24 min

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0:00This is Ira Glass.

0:01On this American Life, we tell stories about when things change.

0:04Like for this guy, David, whose entire life took a sharp, unexpected, and very unpleasant turn.

0:10And it did take me a while to realize that it's basically because the monkey pressed the button.

0:15That's right.

0:16Because the monkey pressed the button.

0:19Surprising stories every week, wherever you get your podcasts.

0:24You're listening to LifeKit from NPR.

0:32Hey, it's Marielle.

0:33I want you to raise your hand if you've been personally victimized by dating apps.

0:39Yeah, that's a mean girl's reference.

0:40I am a millennial.

0:42Sue me.

0:42But seriously, why is it that so many people hate dating apps, absolutely hate them, but still feel like they have to be on them?

0:52I recently just did a talk in New York and a lot of people, it was on relationship science and the factors of interpersonal attraction.

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