From swiping and ghosting to hook-ups and talking stages, the internet has changed how we find love - what impact has it had on us, and what is the best way to navigate this new dating landscape?

Since the launch of Tinder 10 years ago, dating apps have completely changed the way we think and talk about our romantic lives. Shifting standards for communicating boundaries and the rise of 'therapy talk' have led to an emotional gap between what we desire and how we go about dating in practice, leading us to wonder if dating app culture helping us find love, or leaving us lonelier than ever.
In The Love Fix, journalist Rachel Thompson sets out to investigate how the internet shapes our expectations, self-esteem, and search for intimacy. Weaving true stories of people looking for love online with ground-breaking research and interviews with sociologists and mental health professionals, this book will help you understand the sometimes-contradictory effects of online dating, recognise why potential matches are interacting with you the way that they are, and provide you with the tools for finding meaningful connections while honouring your feelings and protecting your mental health.

Dating apps have completely altered the way we we think and talk about our romantic lives. Swiping, situationships and shifting standards of communication have created an emotional gap between what we want and how we actually date, leading us to wonder if these apps are helping us find love, or leaving us lonelier than ever. In The Love Fix, journalist Rachel Thompson investigates how the internet shapes our expectations, self-esteem, and search for intimacy as we date online and in-person. Are 'preferences' every truly just that, or do they couch hidden prejudices? Can you feel a 'spark' when you meet someone online? How do you find meaningful connections while honouring your feelings and your mental health?Weaving personal anecdotes with ground-breaking research and interviews with real people, sociologists mental health experts, this book will help you make sense of the modern dating landscape, teach you how to confidently ask for things that work for you and provide you the tools to find the security and connections you deserve.