There are numerous Applications that work under the premise of helping you find a couplewhether casual or to forge a romantic relationship.
However, if you have used any of these platforms, It is likely that on more than one occasion you have felt that you are not getting results.
That is not surprising. On the one hand, because Finding someone you are compatible with can be complex..
However, on the other hand, There are certain behaviors such as ghosting that can cause frustration among users.
This term refers to when a person disappears without giving any explanation or having an apparent reasoneven though they have previously exchanged messages or even seen each other.
A survey conducted by Pew Research Center in 2019 revealed that Nearly half of American adults feel dating has become more difficult in the last decade.
The survey results reflect that factors such as increased use of technology, physical and emotional risks, the idea that dating has become more impersonal, and changes in social expectations have all contributed to that perception, according to the BBC.
Along with this, a trend was seen in which the majority of those surveyed said they were not satisfied with their love life and that they had difficulty finding a partner.
This also seems to have contributed to apps of this type facing a decline. Even some of the most popular.
According to figures recovered by the aforementioned media, Tinder’s annual downloads are down more than a third from their peak in 2014.
Faced with this situation, from Bumble argued that their users are interested in pressure-free datingto the point where one in three of them in the United States says they “do less to prioritize their mental health.”
Another survey carried out by the Savanta agency revealed that more than 90% of generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) feel frustration with this type of apps.
But, what is behind this trend?
The reasons why fewer people use dating apps
Culture and trends specialist, Kathryn Lindsay, told the BBC that “the strange moment we find ourselves in is that apps are in decline, at least culturally, but a replacement has yet to emerge”.
From your perspective, Social instances and physical connections have also become more complex for Generation Z, a phenomenon that intensified with the pandemic.
The latter, due to the distancing it produced as many young people were cut off from opportunities to develop their social skills in person.
However, in the midst of this scenario, there has also been a boom in the “influencers” who promise “solutions” to find a partner, or even “the love of life”.
Such proposals may seem tempting, no doubt, but Psychotherapist Kaytee Gillis warned that it is not that simple.
“I wish there was a perfect algorithm for love. “I think people want to feel that there is, because it gives them hope.”the author of books like Breaking the Cycle: the 6 Stages of Healing from Childhood Family Trauma (Clara’s Voice Publishing, 2023).
According to the specialist, The stress that dating can cause leads people to seek advice on the internet to avoid discomfort.
But instead he suggested that The interest should be focused on you being able to delve deeper into who you are, what you are looking for in a partner and what the type of bond you hope to have is like. with another person.
In this sense, remembered that It is key to “stay true to who you are”Not only will this allow you to stay true to your authenticity, but it can also reduce the chances that you will face additional stress when dating or interacting with a potential partner.
