Dating Apps Are Breaking Relationships (Ghosting, Swiping & Confusion)

Dating apps, ghosting, swipe culture, and modern gender roles are changing how we date — and why so many people feel confused, anxious, and stuck in situationships.In this episode of Boundaries & Banter, Taryn and Michela unpack what dating apps have actually done to modern dating: the “pen pal” problem, endless options, the ick, mixed signals, and why clarity feels so rare now.Watch next: If you’ve ever been ghosted, breadcrumbed, or stuck in vague “we should hang soon” energy… this one’s for you.👇 Drop a comment: Have dating apps helped you or hurt you?#datingapps #ghosting #datingadvice 00:00 Welcome to Boundaries & Banter00:05 Dating apps, swipe culture & getting ghosted00:39 “When you know, you know” (fast love stories)02:05 Meeting on Hinge during COVID (Zoom-date era)03:02 Why the apps feel exhausting (but can work)04:16 Safety + pre-date calls (screening the vibe)04:33 Dating with intention vs pen pals (first date pickup story)05:50 The biggest issues: hookups, superficial swiping & “the ick”07:23 Would you swipe on your husband? (apps miss real matches)12:30 Hyper-independence + modern gender roles (dating shift)20:58 Forcing it vs clarity — and why ghosting isn’t okay27:14 Would You Rather: lying, ghosting, texting & red flagsWelcome to Boundaries & Banter 🎙️Join Taryn and Michela for raw, funny, and heartfelt conversations about mental health, relationships, and everything in between.👇 Stay connected with us:📸 Instagram – @boundariesandbanter🎵 TikTok – @boundariesandbanter▶️ YouTube Shorts & full episodes – youtube.com/@boundariesandbanter💌 Share your story: [email protected]#BoundariesAndBanter #MentalHealthPodcast #Relationships #FunnyPodcast #WomensPodcast