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The Vetted Blog

Thoughtful articles on connection, compatibility, and dating with intention. No swipe hacks — just real psychology and better practices.

Intention

Why Most Dating Apps Fail the People Who Want Love Most

After 20+ years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I've watched wonderful people lose hope in dating. The problem isn't attraction — it's mismatched intentions. Here's what a better starting point looks like.

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Connection

The Secret to Building Connection — Even in Online Dating: Turn Toward, Not Away

Dr. John Gottman found that thriving couples turn toward each other's small bids for connection 86% of the time. Here's how to bring that same practice into online dating.

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Compatibility

Swiping Right: Why Looks Alone Won't Lead to Lasting Love

Attraction gets you to swipe. It doesn't get you to stay. Here's what actually predicts long-term relationship satisfaction — and why most dating apps optimize for the wrong thing.

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Connection

Fondness and Admiration: The Secret Ingredient Missing in Online Dating

Gottman calls it the antidote to contempt — and the single biggest predictor of long-term love. Here's why online dating rarely leaves room for it, and how to build it in.

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Community

Swiping Solo: Why Dating Online Alone Feeds Loneliness — and How Vetted Changes the Game

Dating apps promised to solve loneliness. For millions, they've made it worse. Here's why solo swiping backfires — and what happens when your friends are part of the process.

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