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The dating scene is often described as a “supermarket of options”, but for many women, it feels more like a psychological minefield.<\/p>\n
Experts have recently warned that the stress of “modern dating” isn’t just exhausting, it\u2019s actually making women sick.<\/p>\n
“Modern dating is quietly impacting women\u2019s health, and we need to spread awareness,” says Mercedes Coffman, a marriage and family therapist and professor.<\/p>\n
According to Coffman, the “quiet” pressures of ambiguous relationships can lead to a weakened immune system and chronic health issues.<\/p>\n
Therapists are highlighting a startling connection: 80% of autoimmune diseases occur in women. Dr Gabor Mat\u00e9, a renowned physician, notes that these diseases are often linked to specific traits:<\/p>\n
In today\u2019s dating world, many women feel pressured to stay “chill” in ambiguous situationships. This keeps the nervous system in a constant state of “high alert”, which slowly wears down your body\u2019s ability to stay healthy.<\/p>\n 4 Ways your body is reacting to dating stress<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. The “cortisol spike”<\/strong><\/p>\n When you’re dealing with “ghosting” or “breadcrumbing” (getting just enough attention to keep you interested), your body stays in a state of hyper-vigilance.<\/p>\n 2. Hormonal havoc<\/strong><\/p>\n The uncertainty of modern dating can actually mess with your menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n 3. The comparison trap<\/strong><\/p>\n If women are on dating apps, and because these apps treat people as “replaceable”, it\u2019s easy to internalise rejection as a personal flaw.<\/p>\n 4. Dating burnout<\/strong><\/p>\n “Dating App burnout” is being treated as a real clinical condition. It happens when you feel that no matter how hard you try, nothing changes. This leads to a “numb” feeling that can affect your work and friendships.<\/p>\n A solution: “Health-first” dating<\/strong><\/p>\n Women are fighting back against these trends by choosing “slow dating” and “somatic awareness”.<\/p>\n Here is how to reclaim your well-being:<\/strong><\/p>\n Trust your body. Stop looking at the profile and start looking at your physical reactions.<\/p>\n Set digital boundaries<\/p>\n “Dating experiences are meant to elevate our lives, not deteriorate them,” says Coffman.<\/p>\n\n
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