You’ve heard of career burnout, but what about dating burnout?
Unfortunately, burnout of any sort is common in today’s world. With high expectations to be “always on” and “available” at all times of the day, whether for your boss, your mom, your friends, or your partner (or every single one of them), simply going about your daily life can be exhausting.
When it comes to dating, however, there’s an entirely new level of fatigue—especially if you’re swiping on the apps. In fact, according to a 2025 Forbes Health/OnePoll survey, 79% of Gen Z and 80% of Millennials report dating app burnout.
You might be wondering: isn’t the simplest solution to just…delete the apps?
Well, sure…that could certainly help with the burnout. But just because something might cause emotional exhaustion in excess

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