A Clinical Perspective: Why “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Can Undermine Trust, Intuition, and Emotional Safety

From a clinical perspective, crowdsourced dating vetting groups like Are We Dating the Same Guy? can reinforce hypervigilance, erode self-trust, and disrupt nervous system regulation. While often framed as protective, these platforms may unintentionally undermine intuition, emotional safety, and relational discernment—especially for those healing from dating trauma.