Psychology Today | 09.01.2026 03:26Dating in 2026 is confusing, exhausting, and for some, downright scary. We want connection more than ever—but we’re terrified of choosing wrong, being vulnerable, or looking foolish. I don’t think people are worse at dating in 2026. I think we’re just more overwhelmed. We are so used to digital interactions that analog (real-world) experience now feels intense and nerve-wracking. We are socially rusted.
