If dating has been stressing you out more often than not lately, you may want to consider taking a break — just until you feel ready to get back out there. It is totally OK to take a pause from dating, Shula Melamed, MA, MPH, and well-being coach, tells Elite Daily.

When should you take a break from dating?

Twenty-one days to one month tends to be a nice starting point. Hide, pause, or delete your online profile(s). Let people youve been chatting with online know youre taking a little dating hiatus.

Is it good to take a break from online dating?

Dont stress, dont fret, and dont beat yourself up. Ultimately, theres absolutely nothing wrong with taking a break from dating apps (or dating in general) if youre no longer enjoying the process. Although it may be tempting to push-through to avoid the fear missing out, doing so could prolong your dating fatigue.