Michael Nast - Generation Dating Burnout - Reading Tour 2026

Modern love is in crisis. We have the freedom to love whom we want and how we want. However, this historically unique situation of countless possibilities also leads to countless dates that go nowhere. Freedom turns into overwhelm and exhaustion. In the case of Michael Nast, it leads to dating burnout. In his new book, he delves into the question of why we continue to search and why so many relationships are doomed to fail even before they begin. His own experiences lead him to a central question: Am I even ready for a relationship, or am I dating to unconsciously work through something? A wise, empathetic analysis of our love society.

How Michael Nast sees the world resonates with millions on the internet. His books regularly occupy the top spots on the Spiegel bestseller list. His readings fill concert halls. He is regarded as "a seeker who speaks to seekers" (Die Zeit), "the Pope of singles" (Süddeutsche Zeitung), "the male version of Carrie Bradshaw" (Die Zeit), or even as the "voice of his generation" (Die Welt). He has 600,000 followers on social media. He lives in Berlin.