How to avoid online dating burnout

Ever wondered why online dating is so exhausting? If dating apps are making you depressed, join us for today’s episode. You’ll learn why nearly 80% of people report feeling emotionally fatigued when dating online and gain actionable strategies for how to avoid online dating burnout. We’ll also share key mindsets that will enable you to weather the ups and downs of dating so that you can find lasting love.Our guest today is Laia Pedreño Mateu, dating coach, psychotherapist, and resident Shame Slayer at the Relationship Center. In addition to helping trauma survivors and highly sensitive people overcome anxiety, Laia’s obsessed with science fiction, group therapy, and singing 80s tunes to her golden doodle, Lucy.Key Takeaways00:00 - Intro03:00 - What is dating burnout?06:17 - Why is online dating so exhausting?16:50 - What do we do about it?30:34 - Why is mindset important in online dating?39:50 - What mindsets help prevent dating burnout?Resources and linksFor full show notes with links, visit relationshipcenter.com/podcastEmotional Fatigue and Burnout in Online Dating – Data Study‘A Decade of Fruitless Searching’: The Toll of Dating App Burnout - NY TimesPlatonic by Marisa FrancoThe Acceptance Prophecy: How You Control Who Likes YouDo You Believe in Relationship Magic? by David J Bredehoft Ph.D.Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMAThinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie DukeEp. 2 - What to look for in a long-term partnerEp. 4 - How pacing can help you find love that lastsLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even a short review helps other people find the show!We want to hear from you! Send us your thoughts, questions, and feedback to [email protected] Looking for some help finding your person? Visit relationshipcenter.com