We Met At Acme What Does It Mean To Be A Man Today? Ft. Myles and Carter from Cerca Dating
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Jul 13, 2025 Myles Sladen and Carter Rocket Monk, co-founders of the Cerca Dating app, dive into the challenges of modern dating from a Gen Z perspective. They share personal anecdotes about navigating post-college romance and the hilarious mishaps at Bar Pity. The duo discusses the evolution of masculinity, emphasizing emotional intelligence and societal expectations for men today. Exploring the pitfalls of the dating app culture, they offer insights on fostering genuine connections while tackling rejection fears in an increasingly digital landscape.
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Shift to Mutual Friend Dating
- Dating now often starts through mutual friends, replacing the stranger-at-a-bar concept.
- People increasingly prefer dating within known social circles for comfort and trust.
Circa's Mutual Contact Approach
- Circa uses your phone contacts to show mutual connections, increasing trust before matching.
- Profiles reveal mutuals first, then background, and photos last, to encourage deeper connection.
Anonymous Likes Lower Rejection Fear
- Use anonymous liking to reduce fear of rejection on dating apps.
- Matches reveal at the same time, so no one knows who made the first move.