Not that I didn’t enjoy the article, but the comment section…wow! It really begs the question:

WHAT DO YOU THINK PEOPLE DID BEFORE DATING APPS!?

They talked to each other. They smiled. They made eye contact. They struck up conversations. They were fixed up. They met randomly. They attended the same church/temple/school. They bumped into each other. They held a door open. They put out vibes. They approached. They tried. They failed. They tried again.

It's called dating.

Both sexes did this, and shockingly, it worked. People connected. They formed relationships, had sex, found love. Some people did it again and again until they met their person. They endured the jerks, abusers and rejectors because life is full of them, sorry to say.

Dating success isn’t guaranteed. You’re not owed or promised anything. It takes effort. Yes there will be disappointment and heartbreak, but there’ll also be immense joy, too. To be pursued and romanced, to flirt and vibe with someone IRL are some of life’s greatest pleasures. To walk down an aisle is sublime. I’ve experienced it all, and all I can say is, we need to stop making everything so hard and hostile for each other. It's love, for god's sake, not MMA.

Not every guy is a creep, and not every chick is a gold digger or ball-busting feminist; not everything is about the patriarchy; not everyone is out to hurt or humiliate you.

If there really is a loneliness epidemic, then we all have to do our part. Start by meeting each other halfway and making it easier. If you're interested, show it. If you want to meet someone, do it. If you like someone say it. What are you all afraid of?

Men, approach with respect and tact. Women, respond with the same. Always be kind online. As Tee says, it's really not that complicated.

Remember, you're all in this together.