#Datingburnout

A surge in dating app use among younger generations is taking a significant mental and emotional toll, with psychologists warning of a growing epidemic called “dating burnout.” According to a 2024 Forbes Health/OnePoll survey, almost 80% of Gen Z and Millennials report feeling exhausted by the experience — a figure echoed by global and local research into the widespread effects of digital dating fatigue. For Thailand’s young urbanites, increasingly turning to apps to expand their social circles or seek relationships, the findings raise crucial questions about the impact of online matchmaking on wellbeing and how to approach romantic connections in the digital era Forbes.

Dating apps have surged among Thailand’s urban youth, but new research warns of a growing mental health burden. A 2024 survey by Forbes Health and OnePoll found that nearly 80% of Gen Z and Millennials feel exhausted by dating experiences. This pattern mirrors broader global studies and local observations of digital dating fatigue affecting well-being and social connections.

Across Bangkok and other cities, the romance search often promises excitement. Yet a 12-week study of almost 500 dating-app users found rising emotional exhaustion and self-doubt the longer people stay active. Those already dealing with depression, anxiety, or loneliness were especially vulnerable, sometimes entering a cycle of swiping and messaging that deepened isolation rather than fostering real connection.