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Are You a Dating Addict?
Dating is fun, but do you take it to a whole new level?
Dating is fun, and it’s the first step to finding a relationship, if that’s your goal. But it’s also easy to get addicted to dating. The fun factor can make it feel more like a hobby than part of the process of finding love.
And if you’re not looking for a relationship and just enjoy casual dating, it’s even easier to get addicted. There’s no end goal of finding love, so there’s little to invest in each date. It can seem like a great way to fill time, entertain yourself, and meet new people.
So how do you know when you’ve crossed the line between just having fun dating and a dating addiction? Look for the following signs.
You spend tons of time on dating apps
Most people, when bored, turn to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. You, however, open one of the many dating apps you’re currently using.
It might be the first app you open each day and the last one at night. You have push notifications active so you can be alerted whenever someone matches with you or messages you — and you immediately open them and respond.
You might even go to the bathroom mid-date so you can check a dating app.
