The article explores the author's mundane but stable marriage of 17 years, focusing on a New Year's party where she converses with younger single women who use dating apps. While these women are appealing and vibrant, they share their frustrations with online dating, a stark difference from the author's more traditional courtship with her husband. The narrative critiques the impact of technology on romance, highlighting the complexities of seeking connections in a digital age, while acknowledging the comfort and routine of long-term relationships.
We weren't unhappily married... we were plodding along just fine: comfortable, slightly complacent, grunting at each other from behind our phones.
The women at the party may have been unlucky, but they hadn't met anyone they were interested in on the apps.
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