Have dating apps lost their spark? About 80 million people use them, according to an eHarmony survey, but a Forbes Health study found most people feel “emotionally, mentally, or physically exhausted” by them.

Dating apps aren't bad, but the highs and lows that come with trying to find your perfect match can take a toll on your mental health. A study published in "Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking" found that excessive dating app use is linked to higher anxiety, depression and even lower self-esteem. That’s not how you want to feel before a date!

The causes include decision fatigue when those endless profiles start to blur together and genuine connections feel harder to spot. Also, there’s something that happens called intermittent reinforcement, when those occasional match

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