Whether you’re redownloading Hinge after “swearing off dating apps forever”, or online dating for the first time, chances are you’ve been guilty of “ego-scrolling”.
Katie Dissanayake, the CEO and founder of the dating app “After”, defines ego-scrolling as swiping through dating apps looking for easy validation, rather than meaningful connections or relationships.
“You’re not even looking for a date, or often a real conversation, you’re just looking for proof that you’re still desirable,” she explains. “It’s almost like window shopping for love without the intention to buy”.
