Social media culture makes Gen Z men scared to date

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From "Love Island" to TikTok — and even in conversations overheard while out with friends — women are sharing their dating stories in countless ways, with one trend frustrating many Gen Z men above all: a growing "fear of being filmed."

Gen Z faces challenges previous generations never did — and the all-consuming nature of social media has left many young men "scared" to date.

Eli Thompson, a recent high school graduate, told Rolling Stone that Gen Z men feel frustrated — even petrified — by the idea of putting themselves out there, saying the possibility of being recorded and mocked has made "normal interactions feel risky."

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