Dating apps can feel like their own toxic relationship. We swear them off, only to come back because life is busy and meeting strangers in the real world feels nearly impossible. A Pew Research survey even found that more than a third of app users walk away feeling more pessimistic about dating than before. So why do we still cling to them, even when the experience leaves us drained? In this episode, I share the hidden truth that restores optimism in love, plus the one “dating app” I actually recommend if you’re serious about finding a real connection. (Spoiler alert: