Dating Apps & the Loneliness Epidemic: Why You're Feeling Worse, Not Better

In a world where loneliness is at an all-time high, many people turn to dating apps hoping to feel connected.

But the truth? Most of these platforms are doing the opposite.

Dating apps are designed to keep you swiping — not to help you find meaningful relationships. The algorithm rewards time spent on the app, not time spent in real connection. And the more you swipe, the more likely you are to feel disappointed, frustrated, and alone.

The numbers are clear:

• 64% of users say dating apps make them feel lonelier

• 80% of long-term users report emotional burnout

• Even moderate use has been linked to anxiety and depression

  
  

And while it might feel good to get matches or likes, if they don’t lead anywhere — or if you’re ghosting or being ghosted — it becomes a cycle that leaves you feeling worse.

At the end of the day, it’s not about connection anymore. It’s about engagement.And that’s the problem.

Know the game. Don’t get played.