I voted to leave the EU. Call me flippant, call me picky. But for the majority of daters, apps such as Hinge, Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Her, Raya, Scruff and Feeld β to name just a few β are the only viable path to love.
The issue is, dating apps have to be this formulaic. The app format, meanwhile, detaches us from the experience, as we mindlessly swipe left and right to pass the time while commuting or watching TV. They encourage us to declare everything from our political and religious beliefs to whether we smoke, drink or take drugs β and even how often we do so. Being on the same page is key. Difference is good, alongside aligned values. I have seen relationships where both parties have different values, yet it still just works.
While Lucy, 33, does not prescribe to any religion, her boyfriend is committed to his faith. I respect his faith and he respects my opinions too, and that means our opposing beliefs can co-exist in our relationship. As I open my dating app once again, I decide to slow down the speed of my swiping and really consider what my views are, versus my values.
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