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March 4, 2026
The Tyranny of the Relationship Gap
Every so often, I hear a time-honored dinner-party question that always leads to lively debate: Would you sleep with your clone?
TL;DR
- The term 'relationship gap' refers to differences between partners in various aspects, such as age, profession, intelligence, or style ('swag').
- Dating apps have increased the diversity of potential partners but also allow users to filter out or avoid those with dissimilar characteristics.
- These perceived gaps can sometimes represent deeper issues like power dynamics or imbalances in self-worth.
- The 'swag gap' is highlighted as an example, where stylistic differences can be interpreted as a reflection of deeper personal values or self-esteem.
- Historically, certain gaps, like age gaps, have been associated with power imbalances, often affecting women.
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