A Match.com Scientist Explains How Singles Date Today #132

A Match.com Scientist Explains How Singles Date Today #132

April 21, 2026 · 32 min · Season 3 · Episode 132

About this episode

Dr. Amanda Gesselman discusses the evolving nature of dating and relationships in the context of AI and technology.

One statistic stopped us cold: a meaningful slice of American singles say they’ve had a “romantic relationship” with AI, not just a quick chat or a joke, but ongoing emotional companionship and intimate conversation. That’s where our conversation with Dr. Amanda Gesselman goes first, and it opens a bigger question about what connection looks like in 2026 when dating, sex, and technology keep colliding. Dr. Gesselman leads Sex and Relationship Science at Match.com and researches intimacy at th...

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