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B.A. in Journalism & Cultural Anthropology, Oxford University
Marcus Reed reports on the intersections of city culture, dating burnout, and work-life balance for ambitious singles. Having covered dating trends across major metropolitan hubs from Manhattan to Shoreditch, Marcus writes candid essays on dating app fatigue, experiential first dates, and navigating romance while pursuing demanding careers.
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