When using dating apps, you should have the same outlook as if you were meeting people offline. Do I like this person? Do I want to see them again? Did we have fun? Trying to figure out if this person is the one is too much pressure to put on a first or second date. Additionally, no one person should be able to exert so much control over your emotions especially early on. If conversations are one-sided, dates are continually postponed or if one person is constantly starting conversations, that might be a sign the other person is not taking things seriously.

Anonymity provides a cloak in which some people act worse than if they were to encounter folks in person. Ghosting on dating apps sudden, unexplained drop in communication and abandonment as well as verbal and dehumanizing assault are not that uncommon. Pathological and narcissistic behavior can arise from folks looking for validation at the expense of treating others poorly in an attempt to yield power and control over others.

Endless queue of profiles can give a sense of disposability when it comes to options. Often times folks question if there are better options around the corner given the ease at which one can meet others through dating apps. Any deception intentional or accidental may delay heartbreak and rejection. Some folks use outdated photos or lie about their age to secure a date in hopes they can convince the person to give them a chance.

Relationships that begin with lies often fail. You have to be honest with yourself before you can be honest with others. When it comes to dates, take quantity over quantity. Online dating is hard. It is merely another channel for meeting other folks, it is not a shortcut. Make sure you are working on your soft skills exercise, eating well, career, friends, family, hobbies, classes etc.

People want to meet and date others that interest them, inspire them, can teach them something, can carry a conversation, that have good energy levels. If you ignore these items, it will be hard to have success beyond date 1. Get unbiased feedback on your profile friends have a tendency to avoid telling you the truth , take breaks, work on yourself at all times.

Relying too much on dating apps can have dire consequences that can affect morale, confidence, self-worth and trust resulting in depression. As with all social media, success stories and experiences can be one-sided, and inflated.

While its possible people can meet others with days or weeks of signing up on an app, it usually takes much longer than that to meet quality people. Choosing the right app , photos, bios, messages go a long way but health, looks, work, mental health, exercise, social life, hobbies, and communication skills are oftentimes overlooked. Second-guessing appearances and comparing oneself to others can lead people down rabbit-holes echoing body-shaming.

Many users of dating apps report that their first dates from dating apps can oftentimes be uncomfortable, brutal or unrewarding.

Inability to transition from online messaging to offline dates is a point of frustration many daters experience leaving them to wonder, is online dating worth it? Dating when depressed can make your mental health even worst. It puts too much pressure on strangers to lift you up. It clouds your judgment as people tend to overlook red flags to avoid being lonely, ignored.

Dating requires energy, focus, positivity, enthusiasm and trust which are all difficult to master when depressed. Getting feedback on your relationship history, attachment patterns and confidence, conversation skills, outlook on life and intentions are crucial when deciding to dip your toes back in the dating pool.

There are lot of scammers out there that prey on people dating apps especially if there divorced, lonely, depressed or have been on dating apps for a long time. Love-bombing is a term where someone floods you with compliments and promises of affection etc.

mostly even before meeting you. You should never develop strong feelings for someone you have not met or someone too soon. Love takes time, effort, patience and an ability to read people.

Not everyone who joins a dating app is in a good place. Pain and trauma from an ex, depression or other conditions can severely worsen with dating apps.

There are many highs and lows with online dating and putting too much pressure can lead to unhealthy expectations and dependencies. Ideally you should seek help before attempting to use dating apps if you are dealing with such conditions as dating apps have a tendency to make these things worst. Rejected by every girl — this is not uncommon. Many people have bad photos, choose wrong apps, lack good conversation skills or lack an approachable personality.

Dating apps require time, good photos, luck, patience, thick skin, continual self-improvement, self-awareness and realistic expectations. Dating apps should be just one method for meeting people. They should not serve as a crutch for you and make up for poor communication skills, shyness, desire to go outside and meet people through friends and social functions. Once you meet someone on a dating app, you need all the offline skills to be effective including communication skills, date planning skills etc.

Having a well-rounded life, good mental health, emotional availablity and ability to read people are recommended to be successful with dating apps. Insanity is doing the same thing expecting different results. Hire a therapist, consult with an unbiased professional regarding your profile, app choice, photos, etc to see where you can change your luck. With dating apps, people tend to put too much, too quickly into others whether its because of loneliness, depression, lack of friends or position in life.

Expecting someone to be your friend, mentor, lover, therapist, financial advisor, athletic partner and share your passions, interests completely and with the same intensity as you. This is impossible unless you expect your partner to give up their life, their hobbies, passions etc.

to serve you. These hats are generally shared amongst friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, college roommates, therapists, and long distance friends. Diversifying your needs should mirror how you would diversify a portfolio for lack of a better metaphor. Figure out what you are willing to try, what your are willing to practice on and what you absolutely cannot stand.

There is a fine line in being completely uninterested in engaging in certain activities, routines etc. Some people expect their partners to fit in perfectly into their schedules, routines, lifestyles and master plans.

Look for a balance of mutual passions, priorities, effort and lifestyles as well as complementing skills, habits and qualities. No one should want a clone of themselves. Lastly, developing skills to detect scammers is extremely important. There are many lonely, insecure, and depressed people on dating apps and unfortunately scammers and predators know this. Read this guide on online dating red flags. Excessive use of dating apps can yield similar dangers as seen with gamers and gamblers with respect to addiction and lack of social interaction.

If you use apps for too long or long enough that you start to let it affect other parts of your life, you can be experiencing dating app fatigue.

Mindless swiping, excessive ghosting, misreading people and their intentions can lead to frustration. Dating apps on the surface appear to be easy ways to meet people but they require patience, analytical skills to read profiles, photos, bios and messages as well as knowing what you want.

The long you are on apps the more dangerous it can be. Profile fatigue sets in, people assume something is wrong with you. Using the same main photo despite changing subsequent photos can be useless.

Some people carry bad experiences on to the next person they meet rather than giving them the benefit of the doubt. Once you meet in person, it is up to you to use good judgment.

You can no longer blame apps for anything. Paying for upgrades is pointless and is akin to paying for paid ads for a sub-par product. Always invest in yourself education, physique, grooming, style, hobbies, smiles, interests etc. rather than spinning your wheels with paid services, excessive swiping and additional app profiles.

Dating apps are not for everyone and even if they are, plenty of self-sabotage occurs either from your own actions and assumptions or bad advice for biased friends, family and internet forums. Spend nore more than 1 hour a week on apps and focus on your in-person, offline self for optimal results. Dating apps are introduction apps to see who you want to go on a date with. They are not order apps like Uber Eats. People lie, misrepresent themselves. No need to say good morning, good night every day.

You are not exclusive, they are talking to other people. Sometimes offline transitions sucks and chemistry is not there. If you are insecure about your appearance, afraid to put yourself out there or not willing to be a bit vulnerable, dating apps are not for you at least not right now. Because, for some, acne won't go away with all-natural minimalistic products. Here are some tips I've learned, steps I've taken, and the products all on Amazon I use that have changed my skincare game completely.

It may seem like a lot, but the results are worth the hassle - especially for those of us who actually do need a lot of skincare products. Wash with benzoyl peroxide face wash and facial cleansing brush. Rinse with lukewarm water with a soft, white washcloth benzoyl peroxide will bleach over time. Cleanse and tone with two homemade essential oil toners with cotton pads.

Remove eye makeup with oil-free eye makeup remover using cotton pads. Remove face makeup with micellar water using cotton pads. Cleanse face with stubborn acne control Clearasil pads. Wash with benzoyl peroxide face wash no facial cleansing brush. Rinse with lukewarm water and white washcloth. Apply a light layer of glycolic acid acne serum. Add two drops of maracuja oil every other night around eyes and mouth.

Please note all items are in stock as of the time of publication. As an Amazon Associate, Odyssey may earn a portion of qualifying sales. Do not be a victim of a crowded gym in the winter ever again at HWS. Put on your leggings and cold weather gear because we're going outside! I am a college student who is always trying to find ways to get out of the gym so I have found six ways, on campus where you can do a full body workout or cardio at the same intensity or higher than in the crowded field house.

I have worked with Jynell Petrosino, a personal trainer on what exercises create the perfect balanced workout. It really can be that easy to just tie up a pair of sneakers and put your headphones in and call it a day. A minute run can be a full workout if you put in the work.

Try running from your dorm and go through Houghton House and continue into the lush fall colors of White Springs Road. This spot has one steep hill and a nice flat pavement that you can easily turn into a tough workout. Look around you; there are stairs everywhere you turn at HWS. These are really all you need to get an intense cardio burn. Take the stairs between Cozzen and the Bristol Gymnasium for example. Start at the bottom and sprint up the steps as fast as you can and once you reach the top do 10 squats, 10 pushups and 10 burpees and run back down and repeat this for a total of eight times.

This will target your entire body and core because as you run you need to stay tight in the middle to keep momentum. We are lucky enough to live in a community where nice well-kept benches surround us and chairs are accessible everywhere on campus. Next time you workout, go onto South Main Street and find a bench. Start by doing 10 step ups on each leg followed by 10 triceps dips and finish with 10 split squats on each leg. Do this for four rounds, high intensity then finish with a nice cool down run from the end of the street and back.

This will give you a great cardio and toning workout. Try being outdoors, smelling fresh air, moving in your environment. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and embrace it. We are lucky enough to be young fit college students in Upstate New York. Full body and cardio workouts can improve your daily life so change it up once in awhile and get outside.

As we start to embrace the second full week of September, there are some things I'd like to say to the month. Back again so soon? I could swear I just saw you a few months ago. Well anyway, how are you? That's great because I'm over you already. This isn't some breakup sonnet, this isn't some tearful declaration to my love of summer. This is a direct grievance to your thirty days of filling in between summer at fall.

That's right, you are a filler month! I have so many problems with you. First of all, you do in fact, bring an end to the summer season. How dare you!

For a summer lover like myself, September is dreadful, the pools and beaches start to close, amusement parks being to open strictly during the weekends. You push out the warm summer nights and the salt air. You make us say goodbye to sandy toes and the smell of sunscreen. You're all about back to school and putting away that cute white shirt you can't wear until May.

You completely kill the summer vibe with little warning. Second, you're more confusing than a college physics course. One day you want to be ninety degrees and beautiful out but all the pools are closed, thanks a lot and the next you want to be sixty-five and raining? Just why? Don't you know that the school buildings are never cool enough to stand the humidity that's still here? Don't you know we're sliding out of our seats thinking about how we rather be by the water? You make people pull out their fall attire just to put their shorts back on.

And not to mention, being cold in the morning and humid in the afternoon? Like wow. What a sick joke! You kick start the holiday season way too early. Pumpkin spiced everything and plaid everywhere?

I'm still enjoying sunglasses and ice cream. You can't pick a temperature but you want to make me excited for the fall season to come? That's not how it works! And now you try to make us excited with the thought of Halloween creeping slowly closer. There is a WHOLE thirty days between your first day and October's first day, I shouldn't be seeing back to school supplies next to Halloween candy.

When you finally start to cool off and change the leaves from green to gold, I couldn't be happier. You are one of the prettiest months, next to October. Your month inspires people to close doors or chapters in their life in order to blossom in the spring. Pulling out my jeans is the highlight of your month, fall fashion begins to take over and the holidays just roll in after you.

You bring us the beginning of football season, bonfires, and nights spent looking at the stars. Although I can't stand your month, there is some enjoyment to it. It is the beginning of October but most of us college students are still feeling the September Struggle. By this time, many of us have had at least one mental breakdown, 3 assignments due in one day, a Netflix show finished and sleep deprivation.

I believe the 'September Struggle' occurs because of one main reason: our professors decide to make everything due in one week during this month. Granted, this is not the case for all but it sure seems like this is the case every year during this month. You always see it coming, but you never end up being fully prepared. After it's gone, it'll still leave you reeling for a little while, so take time to appreciate being able to breathe. During this month you don't spend countless hours doing homework at first.

Then one week it all hits and you suddenly do not have enough time in the day to do all that needs to be accomplished. Then the 'September Struggle' hits and it hits hard. Next thing you know you'll be walking around struggling to stay awake in class and just trying to get through the week by any means necessary. However, it's all good cause your classmates next to you are in the same boat as you. Your professors all seem to decide at the same time that they have taught you enough to test you, have you give a presentation, write a paper, and do a group project, all in the same week.

During the first bit, it seems easy to stay on top of everything. You may even be able to sneak some Netflix in. Reward yourself with a new series after you survive September. Once October begins to show things begin to look up.

Sep 2, Dating Apps , Hard Truth , Mental Health , Online Dating Safety. I am a big fan of online dating when done correctly. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma around dating apps and that has led to people not being as open about situations that arise like catfishing, depression, body issues and more. Single parents, busy professionals, those who are new to a city etc. can benefit when time is limited, routines and ability to go out all the time is scarce or when you are looking to meet others you normally would not have met due to constraints of friends, social circles, neighborhoods and more.

Dating apps are nor ordering apps. They are merely introduction tools. Dating apps require thick skin, patience, focused effort, luck and skills to make it worthwhile. Related reading : Taking A Break From Dating Apps. Dating apps are merely an introduction tool yet many people treat them like ordering apps Doordash, UberEats etc. or rely on them exclusively to meet others instead of just another supplemental channel.

This can lead to harmful, negative effects such as devaluing yourself, putting all your self worth into dating apps, getting false hope, being on the receiving end of rejection and making mental health issues even worst.

Not everyone on dating apps are ready to date, wanting to date or being honest. Lots of patience, self-awareness, effort, good photos, decent writing skills, life experience, approachability, timing and strategy is needed to have success on dating apps.

Below is a guide to what to expect from dating apps and how to approach them so you can assess whether they are right for you. Dating apps should merely be another introduction tool to facilitate meeting people outside your work, school, routines and social circles. Addictive volume based apps result in a low conversion rate of swipes to matches to dates yielding obscenely high levels or rejection.

More thoughtful relationship based apps are better but excessive filtering and preferences can limit your available pool of users. Learn more about how to meet people offline in your area. Chances are if you have absolutely zero traction in the first 3 months of using dating apps, take a break.

Get independent feedback on your app choice, preferences, photos, appearance, smiles, outfits, bio, prompt choices and first lines used. Going on more than that is bad for your mental health. In both cases, these apps often rely on monetization efforts to stay in business; as such getting folks hooked on dating apps and leading them to think a recurring monthly fee will help their dating woes can sometimes provide false hope.

Paying to see who likes you, revealing possible hidden profiles, figuring out who has read your messages, extending windows for replies and boosting visibility can not only artificially inflate hopes but detracts from where the focus should be — yourself.

Read this handy post with helpful resource articles, studies, surveys and more. Some behaviors that you are spending too much time on dating apps can include neglecting plans with friends, preference for swiping inside vs going outside, swiping too quickly and often without fully reviewing profiles, going out with people you normally would avoid for good cause if you met offline, using dating apps because you are lonely, need a confidence boost or bored.

Excessive use can lead to increase levels of anxiety i. App notifications, buggy apps lead to high levels of anxiety — not worth it if you have trouble with such situations. Other reasons that things are heading down the wrong path include putting too much pressure on a first date , getting emotionally attached before meeting someone in person, being easily flattered by early and excessive compliments, spending months or even years without obtaining likes, matches, conversations or dates.

The other thing to look out for is creating duplicate profiles, trying to game the system, engaging in bad behavior online that you would never do offline because of anonymity. When using dating apps, you should have the same outlook as if you were meeting people offline. Do I like this person? Do I want to see them again? Did we have fun?

Trying to figure out if this person is the one is too much pressure to put on a first or second date. Additionally, no one person should be able to exert so much control over your emotions especially early on. If conversations are one-sided, dates are continually postponed or if one person is constantly starting conversations, that might be a sign the other person is not taking things seriously.

Anonymity provides a cloak in which some people act worse than if they were to encounter folks in person. Ghosting on dating apps sudden, unexplained drop in communication and abandonment as well as verbal and dehumanizing assault are not that uncommon. Pathological and narcissistic behavior can arise from folks looking for validation at the expense of treating others poorly in an attempt to yield power and control over others.

Endless queue of profiles can give a sense of disposability when it comes to options. Often times folks question if there are better options around the corner given the ease at which one can meet others through dating apps. Any deception intentional or accidental may delay heartbreak and rejection.

Some folks use outdated photos or lie about their age to secure a date in hopes they can convince the person to give them a chance. Relationships that begin with lies often fail. You have to be honest with yourself before you can be honest with others. When it comes to dates, take quantity over quantity. Online dating is hard.

It is merely another channel for meeting other folks, it is not a shortcut. Make sure you are working on your soft skills exercise, eating well, career, friends, family, hobbies, classes etc. People want to meet and date others that interest them, inspire them, can teach them something, can carry a conversation, that have good energy levels.

If you ignore these items, it will be hard to have success beyond date 1. Get unbiased feedback on your profile friends have a tendency to avoid telling you the truth , take breaks, work on yourself at all times.

Relying too much on dating apps can have dire consequences that can affect morale, confidence, self-worth and trust resulting in depression. As with all social media, success stories and experiences can be one-sided, and inflated.

While its possible people can meet others with days or weeks of signing up on an app, it usually takes much longer than that to meet quality people. Choosing the right app , photos, bios, messages go a long way but health, looks, work, mental health, exercise, social life, hobbies, and communication skills are oftentimes overlooked. Second-guessing appearances and comparing oneself to others can lead people down rabbit-holes echoing body-shaming.

Many users of dating apps report that their first dates from dating apps can oftentimes be uncomfortable, brutal or unrewarding. Inability to transition from online messaging to offline dates is a point of frustration many daters experience leaving them to wonder, is online dating worth it? Dating when depressed can make your mental health even worst. It puts too much pressure on strangers to lift you up. It clouds your judgment as people tend to overlook red flags to avoid being lonely, ignored.

Dating requires energy, focus, positivity, enthusiasm and trust which are all difficult to master when depressed. Getting feedback on your relationship history, attachment patterns and confidence, conversation skills, outlook on life and intentions are crucial when deciding to dip your toes back in the dating pool.

There are lot of scammers out there that prey on people dating apps especially if there divorced, lonely, depressed or have been on dating apps for a long time. Love-bombing is a term where someone floods you with compliments and promises of affection etc.

mostly even before meeting you. You should never develop strong feelings for someone you have not met or someone too soon. Love takes time, effort, patience and an ability to read people. Not everyone who joins a dating app is in a good place. Pain and trauma from an ex, depression or other conditions can severely worsen with dating apps. There are many highs and lows with online dating and putting too much pressure can lead to unhealthy expectations and dependencies.

Ideally you should seek help before attempting to use dating apps if you are dealing with such conditions as dating apps have a tendency to make these things worst.

Rejected by every girl — this is not uncommon. Many people have bad photos, choose wrong apps, lack good conversation skills or lack an approachable personality. Dating apps require time, good photos, luck, patience, thick skin, continual self-improvement, self-awareness and realistic expectations. Dating apps should be just one method for meeting people. They should not serve as a crutch for you and make up for poor communication skills, shyness, desire to go outside and meet people through friends and social functions.

Once you meet someone on a dating app, you need all the offline skills to be effective including communication skills, date planning skills etc. Having a well-rounded life, good mental health, emotional availablity and ability to read people are recommended to be successful with dating apps.

Insanity is doing the same thing expecting different results. Hire a therapist, consult with an unbiased professional regarding your profile, app choice, photos, etc to see where you can change your luck. With dating apps, people tend to put too much, too quickly into others whether its because of loneliness, depression, lack of friends or position in life.

Expecting someone to be your friend, mentor, lover, therapist, financial advisor, athletic partner and share your passions, interests completely and with the same intensity as you. This is impossible unless you expect your partner to give up their life, their hobbies, passions etc.

to serve you. These hats are generally shared amongst friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, college roommates, therapists, and long distance friends. Diversifying your needs should mirror how you would diversify a portfolio for lack of a better metaphor. Figure out what you are willing to try, what your are willing to practice on and what you absolutely cannot stand.

There is a fine line in being completely uninterested in engaging in certain activities, routines etc. Some people expect their partners to fit in perfectly into their schedules, routines, lifestyles and master plans. Look for a balance of mutual passions, priorities, effort and lifestyles as well as complementing skills, habits and qualities.

No one should want a clone of themselves. Lastly, developing skills to detect scammers is extremely important. There are many lonely, insecure, and depressed people on dating apps and unfortunately scammers and predators know this.

Read this guide on online dating red flags. Excessive use of dating apps can yield similar dangers as seen with gamers and gamblers with respect to addiction and lack of social interaction. If you use apps for too long or long enough that you start to let it affect other parts of your life, you can be experiencing dating app fatigue.

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