These days, singletons are flooded with options, says Shawntres Parks, PhD, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship coach, and the co-founder of Parks & Powers Psychotherapy. Still, with so many aquatic creatures to reel in (and, let's be real, your fair share of bottom feeders to avoid), online dating can be overwhelming. Two, most of those fish are dating from their phones, making it easier than ever to connect with hot singles in your area (and, hey, even abroad).
One, there are plenty of fish (pun intended) in the sea. In a world where dating horror stories are almost a rite of passage, there are a few consolations.