It's Because It Starts to Mean More

Andrew Sullivan is linking to a study suggesting that a hook-up culture doesn't seem to eviscerate an ability to enjoy a committed relationship. Plus, there's a funny video.

Oh, and where was the study conducted? Chicago.

All the same, I wouldn't start saying that a hook-up culture has no effect. My guess is that it's really the difference between learning a lesson the easy way and learning it the hard way. Chronic hook-ups without any real connection only makes you yearn for the one thing a hook-up can't give you: love.