Right-Swipe Fatigue

Phenomenon

The decline in match enjoyment that comes from swiping through too many profiles.

What it means

Right-swipe fatigue is the burnout that follows extended dating-app use: profiles blur together, matches feel meaningless, conversations don't lead anywhere. The phenomenon has been increasingly studied — long app-use sessions correlate with lower satisfaction with all matches, even attractive ones. It's why app developers increasingly add 'take a break' nudges.

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