ASK MARY JO: How to use dating apps without sacrificing your mental health

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ASK MARY JO: How to use dating apps without sacrificing your mental health
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It's estimated 300 million people are on dating apps and believe it or not, users face three times the amount of stress than those who aren't looking for love.

Many of us recall the launch of the firstdating service, Match.com, but dating apps existed thirty years earlier when a team of Harvard undergraduates created the first of its kind in 1965. Over time, the popularity exploded with most dating couples today reporting to have used one or more of these tools in pursuit of love.

Although helpful for finding potential matches they would not have met otherwise, it’s important for the dating app user to understand that embedded within their design codes and features are components that may adversely affect mental health. Researchers have uncovered four main aspects that may pose negative effects on your mood and overall mental health. . Dating apps rely upon algorithms that enable you to become an endless swiper.

Who you choose as a life partner determines 90% of your life's happiness. It matters not whether using a dating app, engage in social activities, or both to find your potential partner. Online dating sites are adding more filters to help people find the perfect match. Are these filters helpful or are they problematic? Dating expert Tera Stidum shares her thoughts about this online dating trend.

Knowing what you want in a potential partner, and the aspects you are willing to change about yourself to create a relationship you both enjoy matters most. Your authenticity and transparency regarding personal gifts and flaws will give you the best chance at finding a perfect match.

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