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# Is Heteropessimism the End of Modern Romance?
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/to-the-contrary/episode/is-heteropessimism-the-end-of-modern-romance-nq6gau/
- Published: 2026-09-25T22:15:26.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T23:00:13.000Z
- Description: Is straight dating broken? We discuss heteropessimism & modern relationship burnout
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: To The Contrary, Season 35, Episode 3528, #ZZZ_Episode_fee0063d-0870-4319-9154-908a17c06bd3, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_75c9c97f-0192-43d1-aac3-0bd66096ba21, #v1.16

Are straight women giving up on modern romance? This week on To The Contrary, Bonnie Erbé explores "heteropessimism": the growing burnout over dating apps, unequal relationship dynamics, and straight dating culture. Forbes health author Ximena Araya-Fischel and clinician Rebecca Minor discuss generational shifts, the influence of apps, and whether we're heading toward a full relationship boycott.