Meet-cutes are dead. Now what?

When did dating stop being romantic? Between Hinge prompts and gym-obsessed bios, the meet-cute feels extinct. On this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the male gaze on apps, and get honest about body image, first kisses, sex, and when “I love you” should actually mean something. If everyone’s lonely, why is nobody willing to risk their heart? Listen, only on SBS Spice.

Did dating apps kill romance? Listen to the episode wherever you find your podcasts and join the rant!

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