Just joined a dating app? Here’s how to look after yourself and handle rejection

By Megan Willis, Associate Professor, School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University

As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their toes in for the first time, while others are rejoining with renewed hope of finding love after a break.

The right swipe has undoubtedly led to many success stories – long-term relationships, marriages and babies.

But it has also produced countless tales of the darker side of dating apps. Highlights from my own dating app adventures…

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