why are people so desperate for a relationship?

You could say that.

Crap, that reminds me of something. Ego could very well be the reason why rich people date younger people.

I'm talking like retirees being married to people in their mid 20s.

Finally something beneficial to read

Of course you should connect first emotionally before anything more. Basix is correct, it's far better to get along and create an opportunity than being sadly let down, and he's just sharing advice that he's glad works for himself obviously.

True id rather talk first date later even if you don't talk to them if you see them for a long time it's probably ok but I know plenty of people who date friends and their friend groups collapse there's probably a gray area in that