Yugopnik’s short analysis of the commodification of love

Haven't seen this video, but I might check it out later. My take is that love in American society has always been commodified, but was previously weighted entirely in men's favor. The playing field is more level now between genders, although still nowhere near equal. This can feel alienating for men sometimes, so I always encourage my clients who are men to consider how intense and risky it still is for women.

My question is how the fuck do you meet people outside of the forced relationships of the workplace?

I see matchmaking playing a bigger role in American society overtime. This was previously an informal function served by friends "introducing" mutual acquaintances they thought might hit it off.

Aside from that, dating apps can be great if you're willing to put in the time/work. They're very lowstakes and everyone on them is basically shitposting their way onto dates. I saw that comparison made yesterday on the site and I think it's a perfect one.

Dating coworkers is generally a bad idea

Dating coworkers is a horrible idea and no one should fucking do it.

I have been for my entire life, for some reason, what some folks would call a couger magnet

That sounds great and I don't see the problem. Sounds like you should talk with some of them and get a better idea of what they like about you. You can then use that to adjust how you present yourself if you're into people closer to your age.