Mark Manson
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The Strait of Hormuz is Why You're Still Single
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July 26, 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz has been holding the global economy hostage for months and it turns out the same broken logic is holding your dating life hostage too. I break down what asymmetric leverage, negotiating with irrational actors, and 80 years of American foreign policy blunders can teach you about why you're still single.
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Written & Directed by Mark Manson
Edited by Michelle Hsieh
Director of Photography Jess Choi
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