We have all seen movies like Dear John and The Titanic. What’s the main difference between those movies and reality? The couples talk face-to-face and get to know each other in a personal way. Online dating has completely transformed the dating world. Rather than going out and being social, we can meet a significant other through a simple application.
Tinder and Bumble are the two biggest online dating applications right now. They let users make a profile, upload a few pictures and submit a bio about themselves. The applications are based on where you’re located, which can be easily updated. Because of this, it’s easy to find a match. Users can swipe right or left depending on their taste
in guys or girls. The right swipes end up in the “match” section of the app. What’s the biggest difference? Tinder lets either party talk to their match where as with Bumble, the girl has to start the conversation. Additionally, the girl only has 24 hours to start a conversation or the match goes away.
So how has this changed our dating world? A lot of ways. Younger generations are losing touch of what it really means to date. The biggest Tinder and Bumble users are college and post-grad guys and girls. Because of the location services, you’re talking to people who you may have never met before. This can be exciting, however, pictures can be deceiving and people tend to act differently behind a screen. A first impression isn’t the same when you aren’t really talking to the person. With today’s technology, pictures can be easily edited. Similarly, someone who 
generally may be shy can be the most outgoing person online. Unfortunately, the person who you are talking to through a direct message can be completely different from your expectations.
Although it can be weird, there are some benefits to dating applications. Through the location services, you are able to meet a whole new pool of people you may have never met before. For someone who is just moving to a new town this could be a huge plus. It also lets users talk to as many people as they’d like. Even if it’s not for a relationship, it can be fun casually chatting with someone. One of the most entertaining things about the applications is finding your friends and matching with them. It’s always interesting to see how people want to present themselves to a new crowd.
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