Sure, if the count is just of how many people are dating, but any such model grossly oversimplifies the complexity of human relationships - though, for the subs

Sure, if the count is just of how many people are dating, but any such model grossly oversimplifies the complexity of human relationships - though, for the subset of people who approach dating with this mindset, it might be accurate. This could also be said for a number of other 'games' mentioned in the article.