Editorial: Liberation

• Exploring dating apps can become addictive and toxic.
• These apps can lead to self-devaluation
• Many app users are experiencing 'dating burn-out'
• There's a recurring feeling of being watched and evaluated like a product on a market stall
• A craving for authenticity and magic that is lost in the superficiality of tinder

Conclusion: Despite the conveniences of online dating, there's a call to return to more authentic and magical dating experiences in real life, especially now as pandemic restrictions are lifting.

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