Why You’re Attracting the Same Romantic Partner Over and Over…and How to Stop

December 2nd, 2025

We’ve all heard this line from at least one of our friends, or thought it ourselves: “It’s like I keep dating the same person over and over again!” The dating world has been steadily evolving since the rise of online dating began with Match.com in 1995, followed by the invention of Tinder in 2012, Hinge in 2013, and Bumble in 2014. Dating may not be easier, but it’s at least more accessible. With more access come more questions, and the dating landscape isn’t the only one that has evolved; so too has the mental health landscape.— Read more