In an article about women experiencing great first dates but never hearing from their counter party again, SMU Associate Professor of Psychology Norman Li said dating apps like Tinder have made people disposable. “Chemistry is always a good thing, but people feel like it’s not as special anymore because it’s not exclusive to one person,” he said. “Dating apps and social media make us feel that we have plenty of options, even if that perception isn’t realistic. Our brains are now wired to judge a person based on how he or she compares to what we see online.” So while he may have thought the date went great, at the back of his mind would be a niggling thought – could there be someone better out there? It’s not enough for these people to commit at the stage of first dates, because they feel that there’s always another opportunity that’s just one swipe away,” said Associate Prof Li.