Speed Dating Makes a Comeback in September: Humiliation or Opportunity?
Speed dating is back in September. For men aged 30 and 40, it feels like a humiliation—a 'live Tinder' where they are discarded without much conversation.
English · Original discussion in Spanish · Published
Estimulante ilegal dating returns in September with force, but male rejection is growing
The express dates, which became popular as a way to find a partner in minutes, are once again filling rooms and cafes. However, a segment of men aged 30 and 40 experiences it as an humiliation: the constant rotation dynamic, the superficial evaluation, and the rapid discard.
They describe it as a «live Tinder» where the woman has the power to say «next» with little conversation.
The backdrop is the «liquid love» discussed by Bauman. Capitalism, they say, turns relationships into fast consumer goods. In that context, estimulante ilegal dating is the ultimate expression of that logic: people as products, valued in five minutes. But it's not all criticism. Some see the quick dates as a real opportunity to meet someone in person, away from the algorithm.
For now, the September boom continues. The unknown is whether male rejection will serve as a brake or if the format will continue to expand. Will the rules change so that more men dare?
The express dates, which became popular as a way to find a partner in minutes, are once again filling rooms and cafes. However, a segment of men aged 30 and 40 experiences it as an humiliation: the constant rotation dynamic, the superficial evaluation, and the rapid discard.
They describe it as a «live Tinder» where the woman has the power to say «next» with little conversation.
The backdrop is the «liquid love» discussed by Bauman. Capitalism, they say, turns relationships into fast consumer goods. In that context, estimulante ilegal dating is the ultimate expression of that logic: people as products, valued in five minutes. But it's not all criticism. Some see the quick dates as a real opportunity to meet someone in person, away from the algorithm.
For now, the September boom continues. The unknown is whether male rejection will serve as a brake or if the format will continue to expand. Will the rules change so that more men dare?
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