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When deleting dating apps feels like failure rather than choice

I deleted my dating apps last month in a fit of frustration but redownloaded them yesterday because I felt lonely and now I'm angry at myself for giving in.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're treating natural fluctuations in your desire for connection as personal weakness rather than recognizing the wisdom in honoring your changing needs.

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