Choose to be Curious Ep. #294: Curiosity & Dating, with Tim Molnar
Aug 27, 2025
In this lively discussion, dating coach Tim Molnar, author of Date Smarter, dives into the art of modern dating. He highlights how curiosity can transform dating experiences, sharing insights from his 'me-search' in social science. Tim discusses practical strategies like setting a personalized date number and embracing rejection as data. He emphasizes small experiments to enhance connections and even reveals why an interest in green smoothies can be surprisingly attractive, showing us that curiosity is key in love!
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From Me-Search To Dating Framework
- Tim Molnar turned academic curiosity into a dating framework after journaling about his ideal life and patterns.
- He used research and pattern recognition to create a method that helped him find a life partner.
Filters Can Hide Good Matches
- Dating apps create analysis paralysis and false precision with filters that can exclude compatible people.
- Misapplied preferences (like strict age or religion ranges) often cut out valuable matches.
Choice Overload Undermines Dating
- Dating markets overwhelm cognition; too many choices impair decision-making.
- Thoughtful, minimal filters work better than overly precise preferences.
