The surprising connections between dating options and mental health
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New research suggests that perceived mate availability is linked to mental health, with fewer dating options associated with increased anxiety and depression for those with low mate value, while an abundance of options is unexpectedly tied to worse mental health for those with high mate value.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-09-15 10:45:56+00:00.

Original Title: The perceived availability of romantic mates influences feelings of anxiety, depression, and emotional wellbeing, depending on how single adults assess their own desirability as a mate. A scarcity and an overabundance of dating options can have negative mental health implications for single adults.