WHO spoke to Kelly Anne Mitchell, Relationship Expert, on all things dating and how we navigate this wild world.
In a recent WHO magazine feature, relationship therapist Kelly Anne Mitchell offered expert insight into the emotional landscape of modern dating.
The article examines how dating apps often fuel dating fatigue; an endless loop of swiping, micro-rejections and fleeting interactions that leave many singles feeling deflated. Kelly explains that this pattern can create a sense of perpetual disappointment, sparking self-doubt about one’s own desirability.
Kelly shares how poor communication and lack of basic respect on these platforms can make people feel unwanted or even discarded on a near-daily basis, a pattern that quietly undermines self-worth and reshapes how they view relationships. This dynamic is happening at a rate and frequency rarely seen in offline dating and one that can leave people with self-perceptions that don’t reflect their true value.
The seemingly abundance of options also drives surface-level judgements that rarely occur in real life, promoting endless swiping and the quick discarding of people who might otherwise be great matches.
Kelly’s perspective underscores the hidden psychological cost of app-based romance and invites readers to reflect on how these platforms shape both expectations and self-perception.
Read the full story on WHO for a deeper look at how dating technology is redefining romance and self-esteem.
Image source: Who Magazine article.
