Dating Intentionally 5 Lessons About Dating & Money From "Materialists" (Bonus Ep!)
Jun 27, 2025
This bonus discussion dissects the film 'Materialists,' uncovering its insights on love and finance in dating. It critiques how modern relationships can prioritize wealth and appearances over emotional connections. The conversation explores the risks of dating apps, emphasizing the need for genuine connections. Additionally, it contrasts materialism with the pursuit of true love, highlighting the importance of emotional fulfillment. Listeners are invited to share their thoughts on these pressing themes in today's dating culture.
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The Impact of "The Math" in Dating
- Dating today often reduces people to formulas like salary, height, and education, known as "the math."
- This superficial approach overlooks deeper qualities essential for meaningful relationships.
Valuing Love Beyond Money
- Feeling valued is crucial in relationships and often intertwines with financial and emotional factors.
- Love itself is a valuable, primal condition beyond material wealth, essential to human connection.
Dating Apps' Indifference to Safety
- Dating apps and matchmaking companies prioritize algorithms over real safety and care.
- They often trivialize incidents like assault, reflecting a lack of genuine concern for users after matching them.