TECHNICIAN – Despite making dating more accessible, apps have normalized ghosting, last-minute cancellations, and “breadcrumbing,” contributing to widespread frustration and burnout. Studies show high rates of ghosting among Gen Z and Millennials, with many both experiencing and engaging in it. Experts link this behavior to dating app fatigue, constant availability expectations, and the anonymity of online platforms, which can reduce accountability and encourage poor treatment of others. Combined with economic and social pressures, these trends have fueled what some describe as a “romantic recession,” where people plan dates but increasingly fail to follow through.
