In Bloom: Love in the Digital Age

Dating apps have fundamentally transformed how we meet, connect, and form relationships. What began as a novelty has become the dominant way people find romantic partners, reshaping not only access and choice, but also expectations, behavior, and intimacy itself. As digital dating becomes normalized, important questions remain: What are we gaining, and what are we quietly losing?

This In Bloom session invites a small group into a reflective, research informed conversation on modern courtship and the lived realities of online dating. Together, we will explore the paradox of choice, the performance of self presentation, the exhaustion of endless swiping, and the moments of genuine connection that still emerge in digital spaces.

In conversation with our guest speaker, Dr. Jess Carbino, we will examine:

• The psychology behind swiping culture, choice overload, and decision fatigue
• How digital communication alters the pace and texture of getting to know someone
• The tension between authenticity and curation in online profiles
• What it means to build real intimacy when connection begins with an algorithm
• How career ambition, intentionality, and dating intersect in today’s cultural landscape
• The future of courtship in an increasingly digital world

Whether you are actively dating online, taking a step back from apps, or simply curious about how technology is reshaping intimacy, this gathering offers space for thoughtful reflection, honest dialogue, and deeper understanding.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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