The Flirtation Paralysis: How Technology Is Making Us Afraid to Connect The dating landscape has undergone significant changes over the past few decades.
While swiping left or right on apps is a major part of this shift, a growing concern among relationship therapists, psychologists, and cultural commentators is that we're losing the art of flirting – and with it, our ability to connect with others in person.
Flirting was never an exact science but required a delicate balance of confidence, subtlety, and courage. It involved reading body language, navigating ambiguity, and risking rejection while maintaining vulnerability.