DL men often find themselves unable to engage in casual flings due to the potential risk of being exposed. When they do connect with someone who truly understands their circumstances, it often leads to deep, lasting affection. You can't tell me that's not love.
Sex is not just sex! Sex is the closest you'll ever get to someone's soul and people just turned it into a hobby, but I guess that's a coversation we are not ready for.
The dating landscape is tough for everyone, regardless of gender or orientation. I don't think online apps help much. I have gay friends and straight friends who are still searching for love, and it seems no one is happy with the current state of dating.