Love and Romance
The “Rage Bait” Relationship Questions Going Viral on TikTok (InsideHook)
A new trend on TikTok involves women asking their partners a series of four questions, often prompting playful and lighthearted responses. While the videos aim to evoke engagement and amusement, experts caution that such “rage bait” content can potentially mirror traits of... See more
A new trend on TikTok involves women asking their partners a series of four questions, often prompting playful and lighthearted responses. While the videos aim to evoke engagement and amusement, experts caution that such “rage bait” content can potentially mirror traits of... See more
Silence, Brand! 10.29.25
Hybristophilia: Study links TikTok to women’s sexual attraction to criminals (PsyPost)
A new study links TikTok engagement with hybristophilia (sexual attraction to criminals) among young women. Researchers found that actively liking or watching videos romanticizing offenders correlated with higher attraction levels, influenced by traits like... See more
A new study links TikTok engagement with hybristophilia (sexual attraction to criminals) among young women. Researchers found that actively liking or watching videos romanticizing offenders correlated with higher attraction levels, influenced by traits like... See more
Silence, Brand! 10.27.25
The “bird theory” has reemerged on TikTok as a viral relationship litmus test. People — mostly women, fwiw — point out something mundane like a bird to gauge whether their partner engages or ignores them. The trend, which first went viral in 2023 and has recently resurfaced, is just one of many (many!) examples of Gen Z’s fixation with... See more
Casey Lewis • Analog Bags and Bird Theory
Social Media Ruined Romance
open.substack.com
Dating apps are the romantic equivalent of DoorDash. No matter what you order it feels spiritually broken. Too easy and casual. Love relies on chance and circumstance, narrative, and above all, mythos.
BOBBY MARSx.comYoung adults say online dating has killed true romance.
59% of young adults aged 18-24 want to meet potential partners in more traditional ways – on a train at a dance or in a pub.
They said these were more romantic than their experiences and led to longer-lasting... See more
Chris Williamsonx.comSaw a tweet about the homogenization of romance. How all marriage proposals + Valentine’s Day look the same because of social media. Which brings back my thought that most desires are created. And SM has put people out of touch with their personal desires in everything.
Ajanaé Dawkinsx.com