The Love Fix - Reclaiming Intimacy in a Disconnected World

Dating apps have completely altered the way we we think and talk about our romantic lives. Swiping, situationships and shifting standards of communication have created an emotional gap between what we want and how we actually date, leading us to wonder if these apps are helping us find love, or leaving us lonelier than ever. In The Love Fix , journalist Rachel Thompson investigates how the internet shapes our expectations, self-esteem, and search for intimacy as we date online and in-person. Are ''preferences'' every truly just that, or do they couch hidden prejudices? Can you feel a ''spark'' when you meet someone online? How do you find meaningful connections while honouring your feelings and your mental health? Weaving personal anecdotes with ground-breaking research and interviews with real people, sociologists mental health experts, this book will help you make sense of the modern dating landscape, teach you how to confidently ask for things that work for you and provide you the tools to find the security and connections you deserve.

About the author

Rachel Thompson is a British author and journalist specialising in sex, dating, and relationships. Her first book Rough: How Violence Has Found Its Way Into the Bedroom And What We Can Do About It, an investigation into sexual violence, was published by Square Peg (Vintage) in August 2021. Stylist called Rough "2021's most important book about sex". Rachel is the Features Editor at Mashable and a leading sex and relationships writer in the UK who has written for GQ, The Guardian, The Sunday Times Style, British Glamour, Stylist, ELLE, The Telegraph, CNN, HuffPost, and more.

Product details

• Authors: Rachel Thompson, Thompson Rachel
• Publisher: Vintage UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 29.01.2026
• EAN: 9781529927948
• ISBN: 978-1-5299-2794-8
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Dating, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem, Dating, relationships, living together & marriage, Gender studies, gender groups, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies, HEALTH & FITNESS / Mental Health