Are Dating Apps Ruining Modern Dating Culture?

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Apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble are taking over the dating arena, which makes dating easily obtainable these days. Back then, we were forced to actually meet people first but now, we have more expansive options. Although online dating has been around for more than a decade with websites like Facebook, dating apps have just recently become the new thing.

There’s been an ongoing debate on whether these apps are just for hookups or if people actually meet their person. According to Earthweb.com, there are 413 million people using dating apps in 2022 worldwide.

Here are some negative effects of dating apps…

1. Can Create A Cycle of Constant Dissatisfaction

When you have so many options to choose from and none of them meet your expectations, it’s easy to just pick another partner with one swipe away. But this can lead to disappointment time after time, which might cause you to end up losing hope.

2. Can Alter Your Views On Dating As A Whole

After a while, you may start to give up hope that you’ll never find someone after so many failed attempts, conversations, and potential dates. You could begin to think, “Is there something wrong with me”? or is has the dating game gone downhill?

3. Hookup Culture Has Ruined Dating Apps

There are a lot of people on these apps that are looking for some temporary satisfaction while others are looking for something more, long-term. While there are apps specifically for hookups, these people tend to take over the apps that were made for something totally different. Which can be frustrating for some.

4. You’re Choosing Someone Based Solely On Looks

Don’t get me wrong, looks do matter but they shouldn’t be the reason you ultimately want to date a person. With dating apps, you have to decide if you are interested in a person based on their picture. Would it be a bad idea to read a bio before you see a picture? Just to get a glimpse of the personality first?

5. People Will Match, But Won’t Make The First Move

A friend of mine told me that this was something that really bothered them. They would match with a few people, but most wouldn’t actually make the first move which can be irritating because it feels like they are just on the app solely for an ego boost.

Here are some positive effects…

7. They Help People Connect

Although we have other social media platforms such as FB, Twitter, and Instagram that can be used to connect with other people. Dating apps are designed for a specific goal, weeding out unnecessary conversations.

8. They Can Either Lower or Boost Your Self-Esteem

Some people get non-stop matches when they are on the app while others may rarely get any matches at all. This can either boost your ego or destroy it, choose wisely.

9. You Might Actually Meet The Love Of Your Life

According to Cloudware.net, about 54% of the people that use dating apps actually end up with someone. Only 13% of those people actually end up engaged or married.

10. You’re Able To Get To Know Someone Before The Meetup

You get the option to text a little/have phone conversations, and creep their social profiles before actually deciding if you would actually want to spend your time with this person. Because time is so precious, we don’t want to waste it on those we don’t even see ourselves having a future with.

11. It Expands Dating Options Outside Your Specific Location

If you start to feel like you’re having a hard time meeting someone nice in your city or state, you have the option to get to know other people from anywhere and everywhere, right at your fingertips.

12. They’re Easy And Convenient

For those who don’t have the free time to go out and meet people organically, dating apps are more convenient and help out a lot to get to know multiple people all at once. Then, when you’ve met someone you can figure out a time to meet around your busy schedule.

Thank you for reading!