Rediscovering the Art of in-Person Interaction

With the proliferation of dating apps available, Millenials and Gen Z singles struggle with organically meeting a potential partner in-person. Imagine the missed opportunities for these people focused on their phones instead of on what is right next to them!

An article in the May 2025 issue of Psychology Today discusses one therapist's observation of the frustration the Gen Z and Millenials have when trying to navigate the dating scene. Meanwhile, her older patients fondly describe their initial chemistry and attraction, and maybe the cheesy but charming pickup line they couldn’t help but fall for.

This is a symptom of the lost art of flirting, which is falling by the wayside in the face of technology.

Experiencing and engaging in the mystery of finding and considering a new romantic partner is a skill that needs to be nourished and practiced in real life.   In many ways as people rely on the dating apps to meet potential partners they deny themselves a golden opportunity. 

In person, one's spirit and pheromones are on display. Together, they add to the mystery of smiles, words, gestures of a very personal encounter.  They tease at romance. And this combination cannot be reproduced in an app--besides the fact that it is fun!

Already in a relationship that needs some refreshing? Flirting with your partner can help rekindle the initial sparks that got you together in the first place.

So the next time you are looking to connect with someone--put the phone away, get out there in person and look up!

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