Posted February 28, I should preface my concerns about what the accessibility of so many online dating websites and apps is doing to our ability to find meaningful romantic partners by sharing that I was fortunate in finding my partner via a dating website.
And while finding a partner online remains one of the top ways that people couple up, if users lose focus regarding what their intentions are, it is easy to get caught up in the distractions afforded by the apps.
Anyone who has participated in one or more dating apps is likely familiar that in terms of quantity, it appears that there are an infinite number of potential partners. Quality, however, is harder to discern.
Indeed, when there it is a seemingly infinite number of potential dates to choose from, any minor imperfection can be grounds for dismissal, fueling the notion that the next swipe or profile will be even more desirable or perfect than the last one.
Of course, I am in no way suggesting that in the quest for love or companionship that anyone settle, however it is important to recognize that an endless stream of potential candidates in love could become overwhelming and counter-productive. To get the most out of dating apps, users may want to ask themselves what their intentions actually areβis it to get attention from as many people as possible, to seek out as many dating candidates as possible, to give anyone you match with at least one face to face meeting?
