However, Karney argues online dating is not easier than finding someone in real life. The matching algorithms dating apps use are not based on hard science, and he says, “Theres no evidence that these apps will find you a better mate than you could find yourself.”

Is online dating tough?

Online dating has so many variables that it can feel like juggling, especially if youre messaging with more than one person you seem to hit it off with. Again, online dating is hard. Its true. But its also a faster, and often more efficient way to meet someone with similar interests.