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How does online dating apps affect the pattern and dynamic of dating?

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How does online dating apps affect the pattern and dynamic of dating?

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Dating apps have allowed people to judge potential partners quickly and ruthlessly, like swiping left based on a single photo or a few words in a bio. Meanwhile, they want to be seen as who they truly are but are scared of being ruthlessly rejected as they do to others.

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That easy-to-reject attitude, fueled by dating apps, is carried into first dates, so that even some random minute turnoffs can cause a potential relationship to end prematurely

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The approach to dating with strict, non-negotiable expectations. Thus, it leaves no room for organic compromise. Hence, dating becomes a checklist exercise rather than a journey of mutual discovery

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Dating apps let people know so much about others even before dating.

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Dating apps let people know so much about others even before dating.

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Thus, there is less room to discover organically. A lot of potential excitement and attraction toward a person can be from them sharing their stories, hobbies, passions, or ideals in person.

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Dating apps let people know so much about others even before dating.

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Dating apps let people know so much about others even before dating.

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Thus, there is less room to discover organically. A lot of potential excitement and attraction toward a person can be from them sharing their stories, hobbies, passions, or ideals in person.

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Knowing so much pre-dates can also amplify insecurity and anxiety

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Knowing so much pre-dates can also amplify insecurity and anxiety

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If an algorithm determines that we allegedly match up so well with someone, and yet there is no spark, then maybe there is really no one out there for us after all

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Dating apps amplify fear of getting hurt, poor flirting skills, and being too picky

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Rising rates of anxiety and depression among young adults

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Rising rates of anxiety and depression among young adults

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Due to not being properly equipped to deal with heartbreak and rejection, retreat may feel like the best, or only, option. However, that pattern becomes a feedback loop that causes more loneliness and insecurity, which further burdens their frabile mental health

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something that isn't nothing but also isn't a relationship

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no interest in outsiders' judgements

not be subject to the expectations that come with it

only a degree of connection but not a full-fledged relationship

prioritize freedom: avoid having to do more than they are willing to

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They lack clarity and the promise of a future. Thus, people in situationships are more likely to feel jealous and doubtful due to the uncertain nature of situationships.