When Did Relationships Become Scary?

In this episode Trent examines Gen Z's antipathy towards dating and offers some remedies. Gay Romantic Comedy "Bro's" Reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aAKR2iWQtk The Female Sin No One Talks About: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qlI7ZntOmw To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast 00:00 When Did Relationships Become Scary? 01:39 Natural Marriage vs. Sacramental Marriage 02:35 Horror Movies Reflect Cultural Anxiety 03:38 Obsession and the Fear of Intimate Partners 04:28 The Decline of Romantic Films 07:24 Declining Dating, Sex, and Marriage Rates 08:20 #1 Social Media Creates Dating Inefficiency 10:53 #2 Social Media Isolates People 13:31 #3 Social Media Creates New Social Hazards 15:22 #4 Social Media Distorts Our Perception of Reality 17:12 Heteropessimism and the War Between Men and Women 18:48 Unrealistic Standards for Men and Women 20:12 The Paradox of Choice in Modern Dating 21:04 Situationships, Ghosting, and the Death of the Meet-Cute 21:50 How Do We Make Relationships Less Scary? 22:03 Rule #1: Be Intentional with Social Media 22:42 Rule #2: Men, Stop Watching Porn 23:34 Rule #3: Women, Avoid Erotic Content and Attention-Seeking Posts 23:59 Rule #4: Grow Your Friend and Acquaintance Network 24:31 Rule #5: Older Generations Should Help Young People Build Community 25:19 Rule #6: Men Make the First Move, Women Send the First Signal 26:11 Rule #7: Do Not Waste Time on Dead-End Relationships 27:30 Rule #8: Keep First Dates Casual 27:58 Rule #9: Keep God at the Center of Discernment