LostInCalifornia on Nostr: deleted the post because it was taking the convo in another direction and I didn't ...
deleted the post because it was taking the convo in another direction and I didn't want to replow the ground.
Romance though is a distant dream, the courtship where people put their best foot forward. Austin describes the uncertainty involved as a delightful agony (I think ske knew why her books sold). Some people prefer that to a relationship where you have to be honest, and open yourself up to pain, and "settling" for reality rather than a dream.
Social media has alienated people from their "IRL", and that's wreaked havoc with both sexes. There are bad actors, but also crisis and criticism just gets more clicks and attention.
Romance though is a distant dream, the courtship where people put their best foot forward. Austin describes the uncertainty involved as a delightful agony (I think ske knew why her books sold). Some people prefer that to a relationship where you have to be honest, and open yourself up to pain, and "settling" for reality rather than a dream.
Social media has alienated people from their "IRL", and that's wreaked havoc with both sexes. There are bad actors, but also crisis and criticism just gets more clicks and attention.