In line with their suspicions, the researchers found that social anxiety and depression symptoms were linked to increased use of dating apps. The motivations for using these apps were somewhat similar among male and female respondents.

Why do dating apps make me sad?

The other issue with dating apps is that they put you face-to-face with rejection, which can in turn have negative psychological impact. The more rejections you get, the more deflated and exhausted you can become and this can make a person feel hopeless, adds Owen.