Swipe Right Or Left; The Connection Between Online Dating & Your Mental Health

It Can Bring Out Your Worst Personality Traits

In one study conducted by the US Association of Psychological Science discovered reviewing or dating multiple candidates results in individuals becoming more judgemental and harsh on these sites. They were more inclined to dismiss someone who didn’t meet all of their expectations versus if they were meeting that individual face-to-face. It’s true these dating apps essentially mean you will have an endless supply of dates lining up around the block for you, but is this a good thing? This vast amount of potential romantic options has definitely changed the way we date and view individuals, especially if they don’t have everything on our ‘dream guy or girl’ checklist.

One of the most significant issues with this is it can not only cause you to become bitter and hostile towards potentially great matches, but it can also make you narcissistic and self-entitled to get what you want (and it isn’t just about you). Not to mention it can also cause you to lose a truly wonderful individual who could’ve been the right person for you. Yes, it’s fantastic to have standards and hold individuals to these expectations, however, don’t get caught up in what looks good on paper. Instead, judge someone based on their personality and who they are, versus how they physically look or who they appear to be.

Next, discover how expectations can damage your self-worth and make you question the dating scene.