Online dating significantly speeds up relationships compared to real-life romance, new study shows
4 years, 3 months ago

Online dating significantly speeds up relationships compared to real-life romance, new study shows

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Virtual dates soared by 36 per cent during lockdown – with six in 10 single people admitting they enjoy the “new dating normal”. Recommended Online dating and Brexit among most likely topics to bore people It’s cheaper too, saving single people £18 per date, with the removal of time and cost barriers giving daters more for their money. Relationship expert Alix Fox, who has teamed up with Virgin to create a how-to guide for online dating, said: “The idea that the average digital dater has just 30 seconds to make a great, but speedy, first impression online might seem intimidating to many. “Successfully navigating this brave new digital world takes a little extra effort and imagination, but those are qualities that are prized in a partner.” The research also found that 55 per cent of 1,000 daters surveyed felt their virtual relationships blossom much faster than they would in person.

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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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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 …

Unveiling the Contemporary Dating Landscape: Exploring New Trends
8 months, 1 week ago

Unveiling the Contemporary Dating Landscape: Exploring New Trends

Deccan Chronicle  

In the realm of romantic relationships, the landscape is constantly evolving. Picture Courtesy : DC Conscious coupling involves a deliberate and introspective approach to dating, wherein individuals actively seek partners who align with their personal values, beliefs, and goals. This trend challenges societal norms surrounding monogamy and encourages individuals to explore diverse forms of intimacy and connection without sacrificing their …

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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Dating habits are changing — again. Here are 3 trends and tips for navigating them
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dating habits are changing — again. Here are 3 trends and tips for navigating them

NPR  

Dating habits are changing — again. Sponsor Message The 2023 "Singles in America" study by Match.com found that 6% of singles had turned to AI for help with their dating life. "There is a way to use an AI to help people show their best selves," says Maria Avgitidis, the CEO of Agape Matchmaking and host of the Ask a …

V-Day Frenzy Triggers Dating Avalanching
11 months ago

V-Day Frenzy Triggers Dating Avalanching

Deccan Chronicle  

In a bid to find a quick date ahead of Valentine’s Day, Gen-Zers are swiping ‘left’ and ‘right’ in the world of online dating like there is no tomorrow. However, the non-stop ‘right’ swipe frenzy has snowballed into a new dating trend called “Avalanching.” Experts say that many singletons, fueled by peer pressure, and perhaps FOMO, are turning to dating …

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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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 …

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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Is the metaverse the future of dating?
2 years, 4 months ago

Is the metaverse the future of dating?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some people say that when their arms are touched …

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 …

Can online dating burnout be stopped?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can online dating burnout be stopped?

BBC  

Can online dating burnout be stopped? “Of those seven to eight, you might net out at like one or two.” These days, however, single people are hard-pressed to not engage with the world of online dating – even though many know it’s hard work, and potentially disappointing. There are a few basic signs of this fatigue: when a user associates …

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 …

Why singles are 'pre-screening' their dates
2 years, 8 months ago

Why singles are 'pre-screening' their dates

BBC  

Why singles are 'pre-screening' their dates Getty Images Before the pandemic, Louise, 33, was a prolific dater. So, I make sure that I take the time to get to know someone first, to make sure that we’re on the same page.” Getty Images Virtual meet-ups are becoming more common, even as pandemic restrictions ease, so daters can pre-screen partners before …

Dating through mobile apps in times of pandemic
2 years, 11 months ago

Dating through mobile apps in times of pandemic

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Valentines’ week has begun and Bumble, a women-first dating app, has shared a few major dating deal breakers in 2022. "Most of the people I found on dating apps are just for casual meetups and hook-ups, however, I also met my partner on an app.” A significant red flag seems to be the difference in political leanings. Bumble …

Post Pandemic Dating Norms: Love grabs the first row
2 years, 11 months ago

Post Pandemic Dating Norms: Love grabs the first row

India TV News  

Along with working from home and trying new dishes, online dating reached new heights during the Covid 19 pandemic. According to a recent survey conducted by dating app QuackQuack, with people staying behind closed doors, online dating has become the new normal. Due to loneliness and boredom, 50 percent of men and 60 percent of women sought love during the …

Why being on dating apps feels different since the pandemic
3 years, 1 month ago

Why being on dating apps feels different since the pandemic

Live Mint  

A couple of years back, it was common to have friends, friends of friends, and acquaintances introduce their partner and say, “we met on Tinder.” Several people I know even got married to people they had met on dating apps or have been in long-term relationships through dating app-matches for 4-5 years now. And when you wanted to stay off …

Dating in the time of pandemic
3 years, 2 months ago

Dating in the time of pandemic

Hindustan Times  

Do I swipe left or right? While it made meeting new people easy, it also took a toll on the mental health of many. While it made meeting new people easy, it also took a toll on the mental health of many Vaishali Kamra, 23, a finance analyst from Gurugram, says, “I’ve always enjoyed meeting new people and the easiest …

Most single Indians believe they can fall in love online
3 years, 4 months ago

Most single Indians believe they can fall in love online

Live Mint  

The pandemic has changed our lives, especially how we communicate with each other. It’s no surprise that people have adapted to new ways of communicating and dating to find and explore meaningful connections during the pandemic. In fact, Bumble’s recent nationwide survey post the second wave of covid-19 showed that 72% of single Indians believe they can fall in love …

The pandemic changed dating norms. Are apps taking note?
3 years, 5 months ago

The pandemic changed dating norms. Are apps taking note?

Live Mint  

Early in the covid-19 pandemic, Jennifer Sherlock went out with a few men she met through dating apps. “So we wouldn’t be safe outside without mask, but we would be safe back at his place maskless?” She decided she needed a way to filter people, so she began arranging video chats before agreeing to meet anybody in person. Sherlock isn’t …

L.A. Affairs: How the pandemic taught me to switch up my dating game
3 years, 6 months ago

L.A. Affairs: How the pandemic taught me to switch up my dating game

LA Times  

Before the pandemic, going out and trying to meet ‘The One’ had almost become a chore. Lifestyle L.A. Affairs: The sheer exhaustion of dating as a single mom Adding an extra adult to the mix feels like I am disturbing all the perfectly balanced, precariously spinning plates of my life. Lifestyle Share your story with L.A. Affairs L.A. Affairs chronicles …

The darkest side of online dating
3 years, 6 months ago

The darkest side of online dating

BBC  

The darkest side of online dating Getty Images There are lots of perks to online dating – but it has a worrying dark side that can leave some shaken. Most of what was happening in that world for me was dismissal – a lot of dismissal, a lot of being made to feel like I was of lesser value.” I …

A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z
3 years, 6 months ago

A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z

Wired  

The pandemic could have doomed online dating. “Acceptance and normalization of online dating was already underway before Covid-19,” says John Madigan, an analyst at business research firm IBISWorld, but tailwinds from the pandemic have accelerated growth. So does Lolly, an app that lets you “match with people while exploring sweet video content.” Marc Baghadjian, Lolly’s 22-year-old cofounder, says the app’s …

How the world of dating apps has changed during the pandemic, according to Tinder
3 years, 9 months ago

How the world of dating apps has changed during the pandemic, according to Tinder

The Independent  

Last year was not exactly the best time to be single. Additionally, due to the uncertainty that has characterised the last year, single people on Tinder were keen not to put any degree of certainty on their intentions, with phrases like “see where things go” rising by 19 per cent on their bios, along with “open to”, which rose by …

The virtual date debate
3 years, 10 months ago

The virtual date debate

The Hindu  

It was January 2020 and Pavitra L* was ready to quit the world of online dating after three years. She has used all the dating apps out there because “I’m always looking for something serious”. “This has led to more virtual communication before the relationship is taken offline,” she says, adding that according to an internal study 78% of users …

Is video dating here to stay?
4 years, 5 months ago

Is video dating here to stay?

BBC  

Is video dating here to stay? I thought, ‘Why not?’,” says Stephanie Manns, a risk analyst and podcaster in New York City who began video dating a woman in her neighbourhood in April after they matched on OkCupid. “She wanted us to each pick a book that was really influencing us or that we had read recently, so we picked …

Dating in the times of Covid-19: Tips to keep your virtual romance alive
4 years, 5 months ago

Dating in the times of Covid-19: Tips to keep your virtual romance alive

Hindustan Times  

Humans have an innate need to communicate and connect, and the coronavirus pandemic has really been a kick in the gut of our social lives. Even the loners among us are now beginning to crave contact, missing people we hate is something almost everyone is experiencing, and those unfortunate ones of us who are single and living alone since the …

Can online connections, Zoom dating during coronavirus crisis translate into a post-lockdown relationship?
4 years, 7 months ago

Can online connections, Zoom dating during coronavirus crisis translate into a post-lockdown relationship?

Firstpost  

At a time when many of us are feeling more isolated than ever, online dating does offer some benefits. Quarantine has encouraged men and women to take additional time to learn about each other prior to meeting, sparing the anxiety of rushed physical intimacy. And while a lockdown engagement might be a bit extreme, it’s entirely possible that two people …

Locked in love
4 years, 7 months ago

Locked in love

India Today  

The coronavirus and social distancing have put a stop to all physical interactions. “Since virtual dating is the safest option right now, people are spending more time on dating apps and, in the process, re-discovering old-fashioned love and courtship,” says Solène Paillet, marketing director of Gleeden, an extra-marital dating platform where the active age group is between 34 and 49. …

Love amidst the lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Love amidst the lockdown

Deccan Chronicle  

When Mumbai resident Priya Dali was matched with someone from Pune on Tinder recently, she decided to date ‘virtually’. According to a report published by the World Economic Forum, another dating app, OkCupid, has recorded a 26 per cent increase in conversations since March and over 40 per cent of an average of 16,000 respondents per question across India were …

Millennial Love in the time of Corona: Virtual cocktail classes, online quizzes and ghosting, this is what dating looks like now
4 years, 8 months ago

Millennial Love in the time of Corona: Virtual cocktail classes, online quizzes and ghosting, this is what dating looks like now

The Independent  

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40% people comfortable with sharing personal details on dating apps
4 years, 10 months ago

40% people comfortable with sharing personal details on dating apps

The Hindu  

Forty per cent people said they were comfortable with sharing personal details on dating apps without even meeting the person, revealed a new survey on Friday. According to NortonLifeLock Inc.’s ‘Digital Wellness’ report, a survey of over 1,500 city-based Indian adults revealed the increased popularity of online dating apps across user segments and how the affordability of data has made …

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