In the early 2020s, " Episode " and " Love Island " style games dominated the market. By 2050, these have transitioned into powered by:
: Conversely, there is a growing trend of "fictophilia," where the predictability and perfection of digital storylines lead users to resent the "messy" nature of real-life dating.
: Some view these storylines as "rehearsal spaces," teaching users how to listen and care, which they then apply to real-world human partners.
