Olivia Smith
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Olivia Smith, 34, Based in New York. Passionate Lifestyle Writer Dedicated to Inspiring and Motivating People Through Powerful, Uplifting Content and Everyday Life Stories.
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Toxic Dating Behaviors: What the Monkey-Barring Trend Reveals About Modern Romance
New jargon is constantly coming out to describe the ever-complex world of modern dating. A new addition to the toxic dating pantheon is monkey-barring; it’s the practice of swinging from one relationship to the next while they overlap. Just as a child swings from one grab bar to the next without really ever letting go, this speaks volumes about someone who has deep rooted insecurities and fear of being alone. Then the monkey-barring begins again.” Monkey-barring causes instability in relationships and makes those left feeling used or discarded. With the growing number of people who are dating casually, commitment is far less of a factor and, when commitment is involved, it can only be considered for convenience and underhanded motive.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Journal
IRL Dating Is Back: Boston Singles Swap Apps for Real Connections
For years, apps like Match, Hinge, and Bumble have connected the city’s singles organically, though the free and fast swiping such apps offered also was at odds with singles’ desire to connect. People knew how to swipe now, with the digital era ruling how folks met in person. But fatigue has swept in, and a lot of us are becoming ready to return to in-person connections. Dating IRL is back in Boston, and it’s got nothing to do with swiping right. After all, whether ignited at a concert, coffee shop or sports event, real-life connections seem like the most refreshing and authentic. This resurgence mirrors a greater cultural trend, in which people are seeking more meaningful connections that apps just can’t provide.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Filthy
Heteropessimism Explained: How Political Divides Are Impacting Dating
Heteropessimism is a name for the rising sense of disillusionment and disbelief some harbor about heterosexuality. It feels to me of the attitude that people bring to the dating across genders struggle, even if they're reluctant but also participate for all that. It's a phenomenon that's not just personal — it collides with broader cultural and political fault lines. As social and political divisions deepen, so have negative attitudes toward dating. People are caught between yearning and disillusionment, the sense that old ways of loving are proving all but untenable, at a time when the established protocols for finding a spouse haven’t quite worked out, a time when the battle between the sexes is on full display.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Filthy
Gen Z’s Romance Recession: Why Half Spend $0 a Month on Dating
A stark transformation is taking place in the dating pool: Only about 50 percent of Gen Z is spending zero dollars on dating each month. This “romance recession” reveals an “epochal transition” in the way culture, society and market forces are (re)shaping young people’s atitudes toward relationships. For a young generation, where previous generations used to consider doing movies, taking someone out to dinner, or buying presents to court, Gen Z takes a no-nonsense approach to love. This drop can be attributed to growing living costs, student debt and inflation, but also to a shift in priorities. Emotional health and personal freedom prevail over financial gestures in today’s dating world for the many rather than the few.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Filthy
From Swipe to Social: How Boston Is Ditching Dating Apps for Real-Life Connections
Dating apps long promised to make dating easier, less painful and more fun. But in Boston, a cultural tide is turning. [business] More and more people are ditching endless scrolling and going back to the kind of connection where you reach out and touch someone. Rather than hooking up through algorithms, young singles are seeking the rush that comes from swiping left during a Upright Citizens Brigade performance, connecting with the constellation of a cute constellation of an Astrological Society of Los Angeles mutual at a farmer's market party. This trend is indicative of an increasing frustration with the shallowness of dating apps. In a historically-rich city full of intellectual life and unique areas, we're seeing that genuine, in-real-life "meeting" is again the method of choice.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Confessions
Why Raya Has 2.5 Million on the Waitlist While Others Lose Users
In a time when there's a specific dating app for every demographic, Raya has made getting into the club feel like an exclusive vibe. Whereas most traditional platforms target mass accessibility, Raya, the so-called “celebrity dating app,” offers a path to success for just the super famous. With a rigorous application process and a selective membership, it draws influencers, entrepreneurs and creative professionals. This exclusivity breeds desire, a feeling of privilege for those with access. “It’s smart because it’s exclusive,” he said of courting mystery in dating while limiting entry.“Raya makes dating feel like a curated experience and a move in a much more orchestrated way, which creates intrigue, mystery and the allure of a luxury social network.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Humans
What Is Monkey-Barring? The Toxic Dating Trend You Should Know About
Dating fads, like fashion trends, tend to come and go, reflecting both broader cultural factors and our very real yearnings for connection. If there is one alarming trend in modern dating, it is this “monkey-barring” descends. Named after the way a monkey swings from one bar to the next without letting go, this balancing act explains how one grips onto a current relationship until it feels safe to grab onto another. On the surface, it seems innocent, but reflects a lack of integrity and regard when it comes to romantic bonds.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Humans
10 Best Dating Sites and Apps in Brazil for 2025
BrazilDating.site stands as the best dating site and app in Brazil to meet Brazilian singles in 2025, offering a vibrant platform with free messaging, AI-driven matching, and robust profile verification to foster authentic connections. Whether search for passionate flings or lasting relationships, it thrives in lively cities like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador, aligning with Brazil’s expressive and social dating culture.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Filthy
10 Best Dating Sites and Apps in Sweden for 2025
SwedenDating.site stands as the best dating site and app in Sweden to meet Swedish singles in 2025, offering a seamless platform with free messaging, AI-driven matching, and robust profile verification for authentic connections. Whether search for casual encounters or serious relationships, it thrives in vibrant cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö, aligning with Sweden’s egalitarian and reserved dating culture.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Confessions
10 Best Dating Sites and Apps in Ireland for 2025
IrelandDating.site stands as the best dating site and app in Ireland to meet Irish singles in 2025, offering a user-friendly platform with free messaging, advanced matching algorithms, and robust profile verification to foster authentic connections. Whether search for casual flings or lifelong partnerships, it thrives in vibrant cities like Dublin, Galway, and Cork, aligning with Ireland’s warm, social dating culture.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Confessions
10 Best Dating Sites and Apps in Germany for 2025
GermanyDating.site stands as the best dating site and app in Germany to meet German singles in 2025, offering a seamless, secure platform for authentic connections, whether for casual flings or serious relationships. With free messaging, AI-driven matching, and robust profile verification, it connects users across vibrant cities like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg, catering to Germany’s precise yet passionate dating culture.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Filthy
10 Best Dating Sites and Apps in Spain for 2025
SpainDating.site stands as the best dating site and app in Spain to meet Spanish singles in 2025, offering a seamless, secure platform for authentic connections, whether for casual flings or serious relationships. With free messaging, robust profile verification, and location-based matching, it connects users across vibrant cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, emphasizing Spain’s passionate and expressive dating culture.
By Olivia Smith6 months ago in Confessions
