Vice President JD Vance recently spoke with Pope Leo XIV about dating apps. That seems like a strange topic of conversation for the two, but it’s not when you consider that many are putting off marriage to later in life and some are just abandoning marriage altogether. That's having a huge impact on the formation of relationships and families. Vance’s position is dating apps are exacerbating the issue.

You would think dating apps would facilitate and improve communication.&nbsp;

But that doesn’t seem to be the case, as posters point out.

Commenters say you need people in front of you to experience them, have genuine conversations, and truly get to know who they are.

Others say dating apps aren’t all bad, but people still need to connect emotionally.

We don’t think anyone is advocating for a return to horses, buggies, and barn dances, but it seems clear that we’ve lost something by relying so much on technology at the expense of old-fashioned face-to-face communication.

 {ai:summary}<p>Vice President JD Vance recently discussed the impact of dating apps with Pope Leo XIV, arguing that these platforms are contributing to a decline in marriage rates and the quality of relationships. Many believe that technology is hindering genuine communication, leading to a preference for impersonal interactions over face-to-face connections.</p><p>While some acknowledge that dating apps can facilitate connections, there is a consensus that emotional engagement is essential for meaningful relationships. Critics suggest that reliance on technology has diminished authentic communication, prompting calls for a return to more traditional methods of meeting and connecting. #society</p>