Olivia Petter: Can you really be ‘addicted’ to dating apps – and how much damage can they actually cause?

Dating apps can give users a sense of validation. Photo: Getty

Olivia Petter
© UK Independent

If you’ve used a dating app you’ve played the game – but it’s not the one you think.

By now, though, you might be pretty good at it, having earned a high score by way of various situationships that came about after you swiped right. Or maybe your points are running a little lower – a common consequence of ghosting, breadcrumbing, and never matching with people you fancy.