Swiping left, swiping right—some days it feels like you’re just scrolling through an endless stream of half-interested strangers, hoping for a spark that never comes. If dating apps leave you feeling more drained than desired, you’re not alone—burnout, ghosting, and empty small talk have made so many people question if the emotional cost is really worth it anymore. Maybe you crave something deeper, or you’re just tired of being a highlight reel for people who don’t stick around. That doesn’t mean you’re giving up on love; maybe it means you’re giving yourself permission to want more than an algorithm can offer. So, be honest: are dating apps really bringing you closer to what you want—or pulling you further away from it?

Credits:
Script Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Reviewer: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: @amandasilvera
Animator: Kami
Animator Manager: Cindy Cheong
Assisted: Brisky Quach
Director: Tai Khuong

Further readings:
Stacy, J. D. (2025, January 23). Online dating worldwide: Statistics & facts. Statista. https://www.statista.com/topics/7443/online-dating/#topicOverview

Prendergast, C. (2024, July 16). Forbes Health survey: 79% of Gen Z report dating app burnout. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/health/dating/dating-app-fatigue/

Curry, D. (2025, April 1). Dating app revenue and usage statistics (2025). Business of Apps. https://www.businessofapps.com/data/dating-app-market/