In theory, dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge should make finding love simple, right? But here’s the reality: While technology has made dating more accessible, it’s also made it harder for us to form meaningful connections.
On apps like Tinder, there’s always another person just a swipe away. You could have a great conversation, maybe even a great date, but the moment there’s a minor disagreement or a bit of awkwardness, it’s easy to think, “There must be someone better.” And with the dating app in your pocket, that “someone better” is just a swipe away.
This constant access to new options has created what I call relationship FOMO—the fear of missing out on someone better. Instead of committing to the person in front of us, we keep one foot out the door, always wondering if the next swipe might lead to a more perfect match.
Dating apps offer convenience, but convenience isn’t the same thing as connection. Real connection takes time, vulnerability, and patience—none of which are fostered by the “next, next,........