Whendatingwebsitesfirst became a thing in the ’90s, well, let’s just say they were not that popular.

And people have options when it comes to which online dating apps and websites they want to use.

No one can deny that online dating is now an integral part of many Americans' daily lives.

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Dating apps are altering physical connections

It’s clear that dating apps are here to stay.

If nothing else, the coronavirus pandemic solidified that.

However, the impact that dating apps have on our physical connections is not always positive.

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In other words, being a serial dater doesn’t necessarily make you a good one.

In fact, it might even make you worse.

The practice of “ghosting” is another psychological phenomenon that researchers find jarring.

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Dating apps allow people to simply cut off communication without so much as saying a word.

As LeFebvre discovered, “most people” have ghosted andbeenghosted.

It’s (unfortunately) commonplace.

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Some users, however, find that dating apps can temporarily boost their moods and confidence.