We Met At Acme What Everyone Hates About Dating Right Now ft. Davide De Pierro
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Oct 26, 2025 Davide De Pierro, an attorney-turned-social-media creator known for his candid perspective on dating, dives into the complexities of modern romance. He shares his thoughts on why religious couples might have stronger bonds and discusses the pitfalls of dating apps that commodify connections. Davide emphasizes the importance of authenticity and hopes for a return to more in-person interactions. He reflects on his own dating preferences and offers advice to younger individuals about the value of being loved over merely being interesting.
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Handwritten Words Still Hold Power
- Davide values receiving handwritten letters because they reverse the usual romantic roles and feel rare in a texting era.
- He sees letter-writing as an art that creates meaningful surprises beyond digital noise.
Late TikTok Breakthrough
- Davide started posting on TikTok at 37 after a girlfriend encouraged him and went viral within weeks.
- He balanced the sudden social media fame with his steady 14-year legal career and hasn't quit law.
Optionality Undermines Commitment
- Davide argues dating apps create a marketplace mentality that treats people as commodities and fuels endless optionality.
- He believes more dating often reduces the chance of committing to one person because alternatives feel infinite.
