Key points

• Dating apps have transformed the landscape of dating, but it is important to ask whether having more choices is always better.
• Dating apps seem to prey on the fear of regret through the relentless temptation of limitless matches.
• To mitigate choice paralysis, consider adding filters intentionally and digesting profiles mindfully.

I admit that I enjoy having options; the freedom to choose. I enjoy choosing from a dozen different types of milk: cow milk, sheep milk, and almond milk; you even get to choose the percentage of fat in your preferred protein beverage. Turning on Netflix, there are thousands of movies and shows in virtually every language and genre; if you are uncertain of what to watch, Netflix has algorithms to recommend shows based on your viewing history and popular trends. In searching for a therapist, perhaps you have been down the rabbit hole of scrolling past pages and pages of therapists’ profiles, carefully weeding through each bio, yet finding yourself unable to take a leap of faith over the seemingly bottomless pool of options. Continue reading →