Is the Grass Greener… Or Just Filtered?
A Social Wellness Take on the Comparison Trap in Modern Dating You know that feeling.You’re in a relationship—or starting one—and a quiet voice in the back of your mind says: “What if there’s someone better out there?” This isn’t just indecision. It’s part of what psychologists call Grass Is Greener Syndrome—and it’s become a quiet force disrupting modern connection. In a world where dating apps make people feel infinitely replaceable, and everyone’s life looks flawless online, we’re conditioned to believe we can always do better. Upgrade the partner. Trade in the vibe. Opt out of the moment. But that mindset comes with a cost: disconnection, anxiety, and a growing inability to be content with what’s real. The Exhaustion of “What If” When your mind is constantly evaluating and comparing, it creates mental fatigue. You start overanalyzing everything. Could someone be...