569 - Why is Everyone So Tired of Dating?

Today we're tackling a concept that's on a lot of people's minds lately: burnout. Specifically, we'll be discussing dating burnout and fatigue, which seem to be rife on social media, dating apps, articles, what have you. We'll be diving into what the data says about the increase in dating apps, how it's creating fatigue across the dating community, and whether meeting online or organically is better. Lastly, we'll be deciding if we're doomed when it comes to dating, or are there actionable takeaways we can use to improve our dating experiences?
The research used in this episode can be found here:
https://medium.com/@metbynick/the-burnout-epidemic-how-dating-apps-are-adding-fuel-to-an-already-raging-fire-9f2d4a1555e8
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/31/well/mind/burnout-online-dating-apps.html
https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/08/20/nearly-half-of-u-s-adults-say-dating-has-gotten-harder-for-most-people-in-the-last-10-years/
https://screenshot-media.com/the-future/dating/couples-meet-online-less-happy/
https://www.vogue.com/article/is-having-a-boyfriend-embarrassing-now
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