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Why Dating Feels So Much Harder Now | S3E39 BEYOND I DO PODCAST

Sep 10 · 1 hr 5 min

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Why Dating Feels So Much Harder Now | S3E39 BEYOND I DO PODCAST

September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Why does dating feel so much harder than it used to?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashlee work through some of the biggest questions singles are asking today—dating apps, where to actually meet people, unrealistic standards, approaching someone in public, the cost of dating, and whether the dating system itself is broken.They also unpack how social media has changed expectations around attraction and relationships, why dating apps can make character difficult to judge, and why getting back into real-life communities and “third spaces” may be more important than ever.And sometimes the answer isn’t simply that dating is broken.Sometimes we also have to rethink what we’re looking for—and whether we’re actually giving people a chance.--Do you feel distant from God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

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Adam Mesa is Lead Pastor of Patria Church and speaks to a congregation of 12,000 about how the gospel of Jesus Christ brings purpose to every life. Patria

Article · 8 min readWhy Dating Feels Harder Now and What Singles Can Do About ItAdam and Ashley Mesa work through why dating feels harder than it did thirteen years ago, from social media and lost gathering places to dating apps, standards and cost.

September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min · Beyond the Letter

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Why does dating feel so much harder than it used to?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashlee work through some of the biggest questions singles are asking today—dating apps, where to actually meet people, unrealistic standards, approaching someone in public, the cost of dating, and whether the dating system itself is broken.They also unpack how social media has changed expectations around attraction and relationships, why dating apps can make character difficult to judge, and why getting back into real-life communities and “third spaces” may be more important than ever.And sometimes the answer isn’t simply that dating is broken.Sometimes we also have to rethink what we’re looking for—and whether we’re actually giving people a chance.--Do you feel distant from God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

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