Love Life With Matthew Hussey “Did Millennials Ruin Dating for Gen Z?”
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Oct 22, 2025 Explore how Gen Z is redefining love while balancing mental health, ambition, and romance. Dive into the rise of 'situationships' and how social media fuels skepticism about dating. Discover the generational divide and the impact of dating apps on relationships today. As Millennials face critique for creating toxic dynamics, the conversation shifts to whether Gen Z is truly opting out of dating or just rejecting traditional norms. Join a lively discussion on the emotional challenges of modern dating and the pursuit of intentional connections.
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Gen Z’s Native App Skepticism
- Gen Z grew up with apps and sees dating platforms differently than millennials who experienced apps as novel.
- Matthew Hussey says this lifelong exposure creates more skepticism and fluency with dating tech among Gen Z.
MSN, Group Chats and Three-Way Calls
- Matthew and the hosts recall MSN Messenger and three-way calls as early digital dating rituals.
- They use these memories to contrast how in-person awkwardness once balanced online novelty.
Cool Factor Versus Intentional Outcomes
- Younger daters often prioritize appearing 'cool' over emotional investment, while older daters prioritize outcomes.
- Audrey and Stephen Hussey suggest this shift is largely age-related and cyclical.