In this episode Trent examines Gen Z's antipathy towards dating and offers some remedies.

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00:00 When Did Relationships Become Scary?
01:39 Natural Marriage vs. Sacramental Marriage
02:35 Horror Movies Reflect Cultural Anxiety
03:38 Obsession and the Fear of Intimate Partners
04:28 The Decline of Romantic Films
07:24 Declining Dating, Sex, and Marriage Rates
08:20 #1 Social Media Creates Dating Inefficiency
10:53 #2 Social Media Isolates People
13:31 #3 Social Media Creates New Social Hazards
15:22 #4 Social Media Distorts Our Perception of Reality
17:12 Heteropessimism and the War Between Men and Women
18:48 Unrealistic Standards for Men and Women
20:12 The Paradox of Choice in Modern Dating
21:04 Situationships, Ghosting, and the Death of the Meet-Cute
21:50 How Do We Make Relationships Less Scary?
22:03 Rule #1: Be Intentional with Social Media
22:42 Rule #2: Men, Stop Watching Porn
23:34 Rule #3: Women, Avoid Erotic Content and Attention-Seeking Posts
23:59 Rule #4: Grow Your Friend and Acquaintance Network
24:31 Rule #5: Older Generations Should Help Young People Build Community
25:19 Rule #6: Men Make the First Move, Women Send the First Signal
26:11 Rule #7: Do Not Waste Time on Dead-End Relationships
27:30 Rule #8: Keep First Dates Casual
27:58 Rule #9: Keep God at the Center of Discernment