Living in the Simp Era: Part 1

Professor Heartthrob returns to the Dr. Love Podcast to unpack the strange reality of today’s dating culture, where simping isn’t just common—it’s a business model. From paying for feet pics to buying stranger’s bathwater, the lines between affection, obsession, and exploitation have never been blurrier.This episode looks at how we got here. What made simping go mainstream? Why are so many people investing emotionally—and financially—in people they’ve never met? And what does this mean for relationships, self-respect, and connection in the real world?We discuss:The rise of the “simp economy” and how it worksWhy bathwater, gifts, and fan devotion aren’t just jokes anymoreHow loneliness and attention-seeking feed off each other onlineThe difference between genuine admiration and emotional self-erasureWhether simping is a phase, a problem, or just the new normalThis is a raw, unfiltered conversation. No gimmicks, just real talk.Subscribe for weekly episodes that go beyond surface-level takes on dating, love, and culture. Share your thoughts in the comments—is this where modern romance was always headed?Follow Dr. Love on Instagram and Spotify for more!