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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
As told to Doosie Morris

‘I’m still single and the happiest I’ve ever been’: life after dating apps

composite image of old paintings of men and women

Since Tinder launched 11 years ago, countless intrepid users have found true romance, but many are choosing to swipe left on what feels like an increasingly onerous and unfulfilling crapshoot.

There’s a simmering sense that the once novel, dopamine-charged journey of hope has become just another way for the internet to sap our energy, drain our wallets and make us feel terrible about ourselves.

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