More and more Egyptians are going online to find their perfect match. Email from Cupid: how online dating is changing the relationship scene in Egypt BY.
After several trials and attempts to avoid full disclosure, I had to upload a clear photo that showed my face; otherwise the photo would not be accepted. In just minutes, I was flooded with messages. I met a young man who played the funny flirtation game really badly. I met an Iraqi refugee trying to get from Greece to Europe.
The first thing he asked me was whether I was married. I asked him if he is used to meeting married girls on dating applications. The bold step intimidated me; why would I give anyone my number after the first Hi? I found myself in a dozen of those conversations in a few minutes. And of course, there are some sick examples everywhere⦠Thankfully, I was only approached by one inappropriate user and I blocked him immediately.
According to the study conducted over six months by leisure portal Wogoal. Most of our parents, if they do not deny the existence of online dating altogether, think of it as an unacceptable tool for sexual encounters and are not able to see it in any other way. The idea is not totally false; however, it is also not entirely accurate. Some use it to casually meet up; others use it for friendships; for others, online dating has become localized as the natural progression of the traditional Egyptian khatba, who we see in most old movies and who is hired to help in finding a suitable marriage partner.
Online dating in Egypt, in fact, is used for all of the above and more. From our social media accounts that we use every single day to special mobile applications and dating websites, digital romance has become a growing part of our daily life. This month we go into the world of online dating in Egypt, looking into its pros and cons, and asking experts on the best way both users and parents can deal with the increasingly popular trend.
