No Really, Dating Has Gotten Harder

It’s not uncommon for each generation to reminisce about the days of old. In any multi-generational conversation you’ll hear rumblings of how life was better, cheaper, safer… prefaced by the typical ‘back in my day’.

While opinions might vary on every topic from social issues to music, the reality is that dating has gotten harder for recent generations. Whether this was a strategic effort or a lack of one, you don’t need to be single to notice that dating has become challenging in ways it never posed a challenge before.

Common areas where singles struggle are meeting new people, getting a commitment, and establishing a monogamous relationship. In the decade that The Dating Truth has been online, our team of researchers have noticed extreme shifts in attitudes and behaviors amongst single adults.

So what is making an impact and what can be done about it?

If you haven’t already guessed, one main culprit and threat to dating culture has been online dating and dating apps. Not to be confused, they are not one in the same.

Digital Dating

The rise of dating online changed what dating was meant to be since it was first introduced into American Culture around the late 1800s. To understand the shift, you have to start with the error of interchangeable…