Holding out for true love: How to navigate modern-day dating and avoid 'dating burnout'

Though the dating scene has never been more complex, Emily Crowley believes she will find the right match - it's just a matter of time

Emily Crowley: Don’t settle for less because you are too impatient to wait. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Much has changed in the dating scene in recent years. It’s a different beast now, for a few reasons.

Firstly, we are no longer living in a time where a potential suitor might amble up to you in a function room and ask you for a dance. We have even moved beyond the era of people approaching one another in bars, cafes or other social spots.