Not always a date
4 years, 10 months ago

Not always a date

Deccan Chronicle  

With an increase in the use of the internet, the mores of swipe-right or -left culture is acing, as per statistics. Sexual and otherwise Interestingly, of the 46 per cent, while 82 per cent claims to use dating apps not to find a partner but to seek friendship and companionship, 59 per cent users believe the people they meet are trustworthy. “While dating apps in our country are synonymous with sex and sexual intimacies, users on these apps and websites are also looking for people with common interests,” says Harpreet. For instance, strangers with collectively mutual interests get together and enjoy the aspect of being in a space where no one judges them.” Even as people find their like-minded people who share interests in poetry, travelling and other hobbies, these apps assure some sort of safety is by letting them block IDs that a user may come to see as fake or dangerous. “I am sure these apps are meant to create some common and meaningful relations, but my experience on even social media surely prevents me from using dating apps,” she signs off.

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Online dating is about to radically change
3 weeks ago

Online dating is about to radically change

CNN  

CNN — Personalized chatbots dating other chatbots on your behalf. “We’ll continue to invest in our current model while finding new ways for people to build relationships, and we see a future where AI can help to foster this.” According to Liesel Sharabi, an associate professor at Arizona State University’s Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, the dating industry is …

Dating apps: How women are turning to TikTok and Facebook to investigate sketchy Bumble and Hinge matches.
1 month ago

Dating apps: How women are turning to TikTok and Facebook to investigate sketchy Bumble and Hinge matches.

Slate  

A few months after Mandy Lehman’s divorce was finalized, she started using dating apps. Mandy, for example, posted on the popular Facebook page Are We Dating the Same Guy?—a localized group in which women post dating profiles of men they’ve matched with to receive feedback from other women who may have also matched with them—and got a response from a …

Dating apps aren’t just for casual hookups: Study shows they lead to long-lasting, satisfying relationships
1 month, 1 week ago

Dating apps aren’t just for casual hookups: Study shows they lead to long-lasting, satisfying relationships

Hindustan Times  

In today's digital age, more and more people are finding love through dating apps. A recent study published in Social Sciences reveals that romantic relationships that begin through dating apps are not significantly different in quality from those formed in person. Study shows no difference in relationship quality for online and in-person couples Do dating apps affect relationship quality? Participants …

Why dating apps are just no match for a real life meet cute
1 month, 1 week ago

Why dating apps are just no match for a real life meet cute

The Independent  

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What Serial Daters and Matchmakers Alike Think We Should Do About Our Dating Crisis
2 months ago

What Serial Daters and Matchmakers Alike Think We Should Do About Our Dating Crisis

Slate  

The singles of today’s dating horticulture are not happy. or their swell of data to more mindfully match users—and, simultaneously, if people lean less on tech and do more internal work to become healthier daters—we could cultivate a more curative dating environment where people are more tactfully matched with “the one.” Most daters and coaches say they want a more …

Social Media Plays a Crucial Role in Online Dating Success
3 months, 1 week ago

Social Media Plays a Crucial Role in Online Dating Success

Hindustan Times  

A study reveals that the relationship dynamics of couples who met through online platforms differ from those who met offline. Social media plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between online and offline relationships, providing a platform for couples to connect with their social networks. A relationship that started from online dating is more successful when shared on social …

2 out of 3 users of dating/matrimony apps have never had an in-person meeting
4 months ago

2 out of 3 users of dating/matrimony apps have never had an in-person meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

Juleo, a Trusted Exclusive Singles Club, in partnership with YouGov, a global public opinion company, has surveyed over 1,000 singles from the top 8 Indian cities to capture the ongoing trends in Indian matchmaking. The report reveals stunning insights on issues like singles matching with profiles online but not meeting their prospects in person, concerns around safety and the genuineness …

More single people than ever are paying for dating apps – despite the ‘stigma’
4 months, 1 week ago

More single people than ever are paying for dating apps – despite the ‘stigma’

The Independent  

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What Is The Mental Health Impact of Dating Apps? Find Out Here
4 months, 1 week ago

What Is The Mental Health Impact of Dating Apps? Find Out Here

News 18  

In the digital age, dating apps have revolutionized how people connect and form relationships. Jeevika Sharma, relationship expert highlights several reasons why dating apps can negatively affect mental well-being, emphasizing the importance of a balanced and mindful approach to online dating. Unrealistic Expectations Dating apps often showcase curated profiles, where users present the best versions of themselves. While dating apps …

Dating Apps Are Dehumanizing. Let’s Try Something New
5 months, 1 week ago

Dating Apps Are Dehumanizing. Let’s Try Something New

Wired  

If the idea of going on a date makes you anxious, and all you’d really rather do with your evening is stay home and play video games, well, have we got the app for you. Date Like Goblins, a new dating platform that debuted on Kickstarter this week and will launch later this year, invites you to go on dates …

Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing dating app burnout
6 months, 1 week ago

Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing dating app burnout

Hindustan Times  

While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting — leading to a phenomenon known as “dating app burnout.” A person uses the dating app Bumble in this image. Kathryn Coduto, an assistant professor of …

Can you really be ‘addicted’ to dating apps?
7 months, 1 week ago

Can you really be ‘addicted’ to dating apps?

The Independent  

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Best dating apps in 2024
8 months ago

Best dating apps in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The best dating apps for 2024 are: Best app for casual dating: Tinder …

The new dating app feature that might just save women’s lives
8 months, 1 week ago

The new dating app feature that might just save women’s lives

The Independent  

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Most dating apps likely sell users' personal data for advertising: Report reveals
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Most dating apps likely sell users' personal data for advertising: Report reveals

India TV News  

A recent report surfaced, stating that it will shed light on the privacy practices of dating apps, and that reveals a significant majority of them may share or sell users' data for advertising purposes. Misha Rykov, Researcher has emphasized the concerning trend, stating, "Dating apps claim the more personal data you share, the more likely you are to find love. …

The Swipe Pandemic: Are dating apps like Hinge, Bumble and Tinder pushing us to addiction?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Swipe Pandemic: Are dating apps like Hinge, Bumble and Tinder pushing us to addiction?

India Today  

“I have been on these dating apps for almost two years now. I don’t get as many matches as I want, but I think it’s the case with every guy on these dating apps," says Sidharth Agarwal*, a 25-year-old software developer from Kolkata. A survey conducted by eHarmony found: A shocking nine in ten singles believe they are "addicted" to …

Researchers uncover Tinder hack that could DOUBLE your matches after analyzing more than 23,000 profiles on the dating app
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Researchers uncover Tinder hack that could DOUBLE your matches after analyzing more than 23,000 profiles on the dating app

Daily Mail  

A deep-dive exploring over 23,000 profiles in Tinder's dating pool has identified the most common, self-reported interests of those looking for love on the mobile app. Men looking for that first spark of connection with a special lady may want to reconnect with their softer side: leisure interests like reading and casual activities like walking, topped the list for women. …

Relationship experts on how to avoid the dreaded dating app fatigue
9 months ago

Relationship experts on how to avoid the dreaded dating app fatigue

The Independent  

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Using dating apps? 5 tips to ensure your safety while online dating
9 months, 1 week ago

Using dating apps? 5 tips to ensure your safety while online dating

India TV News  

In today's digital age, online dating has become increasingly popular as a way to meet potential partners. By using reputable platforms and trusting your instincts to meet in public places, and staying sober and alert, you can enjoy the benefits of online dating while minimising the risks. Protect your personal information Be cautious about sharing personal information such as your …

What does the post-pandemic dating world look like for singles?
9 months, 1 week ago

What does the post-pandemic dating world look like for singles?

Live Mint  

It’s been exactly four years since the covid-19 pandemic gripped the entire globe. I can easily say that 100% of my clients started looking within, introspecting on what they really wanted from a relationship, and how they could work on themselves to be ready for it. Yet, in 2022 as the world started trudging towards normalcy, most of my single …

Wanna Date! Keep It Simple, Sweet & Authentic (KISSA), Reveals Bumble Study
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Wanna Date! Keep It Simple, Sweet & Authentic (KISSA), Reveals Bumble Study

Deccan Chronicle  

If the Bumble modern romance report is any indication, then 74% of singles in the city that took part in the survey are all for petite romances and small gestures go a long way than a grand one-off initiative. So what are the romantic gestures that flutter the heart, does pop culture such as movies, food or social media impact …

Why is it so hard to get a date using a dating app these days?
11 months, 1 week ago

Why is it so hard to get a date using a dating app these days?

The Independent  

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We Tried a Dating App That Lets a Chatbot Break the Ice for You. It Got Weird
11 months, 2 weeks ago

We Tried a Dating App That Lets a Chatbot Break the Ice for You. It Got Weird

Wired  

More than a decade of dating apps has shown the process can be excruciating. A new app is trying to make dating less exhausting by using artificial intelligence to help people skip the earliest, often cringey stages of chatting with a new match. People can then review the initial conversations, which are about 10 messages long, along with a person’s …

How Instagram became the hottest new dating app
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How Instagram became the hottest new dating app

The Independent  

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Yelp, Strava and Duolingo are…dating apps?
1 year, 1 month ago

Yelp, Strava and Duolingo are…dating apps?

Live Mint  

On the internet, every app can be a dating app. Countless dating apps promise to connect you with a soul mate or fling, but some intrepid daters scout for romance on other sites—from language-learning platform Duolingo to film-review hub Letterboxd. Soon, people will meet “on every single app that exists," Ciesielski says. The divorced parents, both based in Las Vegas, …

Why dating apps are just no match for a real life meet cute
1 year, 1 month ago

Why dating apps are just no match for a real life meet cute

The Independent  

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A new guide focuses on online dating safety
1 year, 3 months ago

A new guide focuses on online dating safety

Live Mint  

A question that has been asked one too many times recently is: How safe are dating apps? In a bid to make dating safer for users, Tinder has announced a dating safety guide for online daters in India, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Research, a non-profit organisation. The guide leverages the NGO’s insights, research and expertise to create …

These Jobs Will Get You More Matches On Dating Apps. But Should They?
1 year, 3 months ago

These Jobs Will Get You More Matches On Dating Apps. But Should They?

Huff Post  

Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photos: Getty Whether or not it’s fair, we often make instant judgments on whether to match with other people on dating apps, based on what they do for a living. Ali Jackson, a dating coach, said it’s important for people to continuously evaluate if their profession deal breaker is “actually leading you to the aligned partnerships that …

Online Dating Was Hell. Then I Tried 1 Thing That Turned Out To Be A Total Game Changer.
1 year, 4 months ago

Online Dating Was Hell. Then I Tried 1 Thing That Turned Out To Be A Total Game Changer.

Huff Post  

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India's Progressive Dating Renaissance: Fluidity and Inclusivity Lead the Way
1 year, 6 months ago

India's Progressive Dating Renaissance: Fluidity and Inclusivity Lead the Way

News 18  

An app for meeting new people, Tinder, reveals new insights about how young adults in India are boldly challenging societal norms, embracing fluid identities, and reshaping the dating landscape with an open mindset. Rejecting gender norms and redefining relationships Gen Z’s rejection of traditional gender roles is validated by their dating patterns as 76% young daters in India affirm that …

Swiping left on dating habits and making meaningful connections instead
1 year, 7 months ago

Swiping left on dating habits and making meaningful connections instead

Live Mint  

“Situationships” are not new to Gen Z or younger millennials. In February, Bengaluru held its first-ever “Conscious Dating” event, co-conceptualised by expressive art therapy practitioners Shilpa Ivaturi, 30, and Sarayu Acharya, 27, with event curator Ekta Singh, 35. There is very little talking and lots of artistic activities using techniques such as visualisation, drama and art rooted in the modalities …

Dating apps may be unpopular, but I can’t help but love them
1 year, 8 months ago

Dating apps may be unpopular, but I can’t help but love them

The Independent  

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My Dating App Method May Be Unorthodox, but Good Lord Does It Work
1 year, 8 months ago

My Dating App Method May Be Unorthodox, but Good Lord Does It Work

Slate  

It might have been the tiny middle-aged man I matched with on Hinge who tried to lure me into his very short arms by telling me a well-rehearsed, technically touching story about the cancer charity he’d set up for his dead wife. A flurry of recent reports and surveys suggest that many people associate dread and dismay with these services: …

How to not get fooled in love: Modern daters are once bitten, twice shy
1 year, 9 months ago

How to not get fooled in love: Modern daters are once bitten, twice shy

Live Mint  

Navigating the dating space can be challenging; add bad experiences into the mix, and one might just want to reflexively shut the door altogether. From gaslighting to ghosting, there are too many ways available for people to make someone feel like a fool in love, a feeling that’s hard to shake off. A recent survey by QuackQuack, a dating app, …

Dating app fatigue: I asked TikTok and Instagram experts to help me shake off seven years of singledom
1 year, 9 months ago

Dating app fatigue: I asked TikTok and Instagram experts to help me shake off seven years of singledom

The Independent  

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Sad, paranoid and still single: How the dating app destroyed us all
1 year, 9 months ago

Sad, paranoid and still single: How the dating app destroyed us all

The Independent  

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‘I’ve lost the will to live on them’: Meet the most desired men on dating apps
1 year, 10 months ago

‘I’ve lost the will to live on them’: Meet the most desired men on dating apps

The Independent  

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Dating and Deal-Breakers: Daters Reveal Their Most Common Non-Negotiables
1 year, 11 months ago

Dating and Deal-Breakers: Daters Reveal Their Most Common Non-Negotiables

News 18  

India’s most downloaded dating app, QuackQuack, studied 12000 of its users from tier 1 and tier 2 cities, ranging between 25 and 35. The dating and friendship app asked the survey participants what makes them hit like on one person’s profile while passing on another. Ravi Mittal, founder and CEO, says, “From the approximately 24 million chats exchanged last month, …

Safety On Dating Apps Is Of Utmost Importance, Says Study
2 years, 1 month ago

Safety On Dating Apps Is Of Utmost Importance, Says Study

News 18  

According to a survey run by India’s homegrown dating app, QuackQuack, 67% of women prefer online dating over its traditional counterpart owing to the tight security and safety measures on these platforms. For instance, our app’s moderators use parameters such as User Information, IP City, IP Country, OS Information, and more to track and suspend fake profiles.” To better their …

Sex predators using dating apps as ‘hunting grounds’ for vulnerable victims, new research shows
2 years, 1 month ago

Sex predators using dating apps as ‘hunting grounds’ for vulnerable victims, new research shows

The Independent  

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Shraddha Walkar murder: What digital safety do dating apps offer and how can you stay safe online?
2 years, 1 month ago

Shraddha Walkar murder: What digital safety do dating apps offer and how can you stay safe online?

Firstpost  

After dating app Bumble has been embroiled in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, many are worried about the security these sites offer. From photo verification to awareness about online harassment, a look at safety options provided by these matchmaking sites Since Shraddha Walkar’s brutal murder has come to light, dating app Bumble has found itself entangled in the case. For …

How Aaftab Poonawala case has brought dating apps into focus
2 years, 1 month ago

How Aaftab Poonawala case has brought dating apps into focus

India Today  

Aaftab Poonawala and Shraddha Walkar met through a dating app: Bumble, in Mumbai before moving to Delhi. Psychologist Dr Shweta Sharma said the unthinkable incident is bound to increase fear and mistrust among the users of online dating apps. Speaking about the cultural aspect of online dating apps, Sharma said, "Dating is not something that we have learnt from our …

10 things I have learnt from over 5 years of online dating
2 years, 2 months ago

10 things I have learnt from over 5 years of online dating

Live Mint  

My first impression of dating apps, I must admit, was largely negative. I did, however, pounce on my colleagues when they returned from their dates to find out exactly what it was like — their stories did not assuage my initial trepidation about dating apps, and after one horrendous date soon after, I abstained from using an app for a …

Matrimonial sites devise ways to beat dating apps
2 years, 3 months ago

Matrimonial sites devise ways to beat dating apps

Live Mint  

BENGALURU : Matrimonial platforms such as Matrimony.com Ltd, People Group’s Shaadi.com and Info Edge unit Jeevansathi.com are adding conversational features, video chats and expanding to newer markets to diversify and attract a young Indian population amid a covid-induced spurt in online dating. While dating platforms have been in India for at least seven years, covid accelerated the habits of younger …

Post pandemic, dating apps see surge in users from small towns and cities
2 years, 3 months ago

Post pandemic, dating apps see surge in users from small towns and cities

Live Mint  

The pandemic seems to have changed India’s courtship habits for good. The surge in usage is especially strong outside metro cities, which now account for 70% of users of the dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble and TrulyMadly, company executives said. Nearly 72% of users believe finding love online without meeting them in person is possible, the executives at dating …

I’ve had it with dating apps – I’m determined to find love at Parkrun, instead
2 years, 3 months ago

I’ve had it with dating apps – I’m determined to find love at Parkrun, instead

The Independent  

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10 years of Tinder: How has the app changed the way we date?
2 years, 3 months ago

10 years of Tinder: How has the app changed the way we date?

The Independent  

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Online dating is great—for investors. For customers, it’s complicated
2 years, 5 months ago

Online dating is great—for investors. For customers, it’s complicated

Live Mint  

Dating used to be about the end result. That might not be great for the longevity of consumers’ relationships, but it should continue to benefit investors’ love affair with publicly traded companies like Match Group and Bumble. If Netflix’s dating show “Love is Blind" taught us anything when it filmed potential partners chatting for hours without seeing each other, it …

Bored of dating apps? Try this if you want to meet the love of your life
2 years, 6 months ago

Bored of dating apps? Try this if you want to meet the love of your life

The Independent  

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Why people behave badly on dating apps
2 years, 8 months ago

Why people behave badly on dating apps

BBC  

Why people behave badly on dating apps Getty Images Cheating, ghosting and swiping – online dating brings out the worst in many people. While LeFebvre’s 2019 paper on ghosting didn’t focus exclusively on dating apps, many of the people she surveyed noted how “ghosting emerged simultaneously with mobile dating apps”, she says, suggesting the practice is somehow intertwined with meeting …

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