The Love Fix: Reclaiming Intimacy in a Disconnected World

by Rachel Thompson

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Situationships, ghosting, therapy speak, monogamy or non-monogamy... Dating is hard. But why? Dating & sex journalist Rachel Thompson investigates the data science and mindset behind modern relationships.

Casting her gaze back to the decade since Tinder first launched, The Love Fix explores how apps have shaped our expectations, self-esteem, and search for intimacy – with particular emphasis on the experiences of queer people, people of colour, people with mental illnesses and other marginalised groups. Weaving true stories of people looking for love with cutting-edge research and interviews from sociologists and mental health professionals, this book will help you to:


  • understand how dating apps really work (or don't!)
  • recognise the psychology behind prospective matches' behaviour
  • honour your own needs and protect your mental health while dating
  • find your way back towards intimacy, with others and yourself
  • ISBN10 1529927951
  • ISBN13 9781529927955
  • Publish Date 23 January 2025
  • Publish Status Forthcoming
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Vintage Publishing
  • Imprint Square Peg
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 304
  • Language English