“We Are in a Dating Recession”: TikToker Sparks Debate as Commenters Cite Dating Apps, Costs, and Fear of Rejection
Key Highlights: TikTok creator Christy (@ucfalumcs) sparked widespread debate after posting a viral video discussing what she describes as a “dating recession” among young adults. While technology and apps make prospective partners more reachable, participants are increasingly citing low confidence, fear of rejection, and burnout as reasons to opt out. Commenters pointed to economic pressures, ...