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Over the past five weeks, we’ve looked at the reality of dating apps and how they compare to traditional dating.
Undeniably dating has changed and love in the digital and modern age is a complex idea. Although it is impossible to assume that everyone has the same experience but for some, it has introduced them to “the one” (yep, I said it.)
It is estimated that by 2040, 70% of people will have met their significant other online. Which is pretty impressive, E.Harmony also found that 20% of current, commintted relationships began online. While only 9% of women reported finding a successful relationship at a bar or club.
With that in mind I reached out to hear successful Tinder stories. To spread the love and restore our faith in the digital world of dating.
Charlotte & Oliver
Adorably named the “petite and tall passenger”, Charlotte and her boyfriend Oliver are both travel bloggers. Although they have both travelled the world separately, their love story began on Tinder back in their cosy home town in Cornwall.
They instantly connected over their love of travelling, and after a day of talking they went on their first date. After 10 minutes Oliver asked Charlotte “where have you been all my life!?”
It was a first internet date for both of them, and Charlotte said she “kicked herself for not trying Tinder sooner”. Now after 10 months, they have travelled Morocco and Greece together and have plans to travel some more next year…
“I can’t imagine sharing my dreams with anyone better.” – Charlotte
Goals?! Am I right?!
Emily & Arek
Just over a year ago Emily met her boyfriend Arek for the first time after matching on Tinder. Emily said when they met they clicked instantly and have been inseparable ever since. They have now moved into their own home and are still just as happy as the day we met and there’s no signs of it stopping. Considering the success of their relationship through Tinder, I asked Emily if she would recommend it to others…
“I feel like Tinder has such a bad reputation because it’s known for one night stands, but you have to make your own opinion from your own experiences, not what other people say.”
Benney & Oli
I asked Benney about her experience using Tinder, and she said although it was a good one, sometimes it can be difficult to find someone who is interested in a relationship. However, Benney matched with her boyfriend Oli on Tinder back in 2015. They spoke for a few weeks before eventually meeting up and going on their first date. Now they have been together for three and a half years and haven’t looked back!
Gabi & Lloyd
Gabi met her boyfriend Lloyd after a few weeks on Tinder. Obviously it was meant to be because Lloyd was planning on deleting Tinder but met Gabi just in time and now they have been together for a year.
“I can truly say that I have never had such a happy and respectful relationship before.” – Gabi
I asked Gabi if she would recommend Tinder to others. Although she said she feels tremendously lucky to have met Lloyd, it took a while and a few different dates before she found someone she clicked with. Her advice would be “to keep looking and be patient with those swipes!”
Finn & Leila
Finn met his girlfriend Leila through social media. They followed each other on Instagram and after a few exchanged messages carried the conversation over on Snapchat. After chatting everyday, they met up in a local cafe and clicked instantly, chatting for hours and hours.
Three years later, Finn and Leila are still together and very much in love. Finn is totally smitten and insists that
“social media is a great way to meet people, so long as you’re honest and true to yourself and you use it safely then I think it’s brilliant! Would definitely recommend it!”
Although they didn’t meet on Tinder, I thought their love story was too cute not to share and demonstrates the power of social media in bringing people together.
Well done Internet – Go You!
Online dating has revolutionised the way we look for love and how we interact with each other. The digital effect on dating has been vast and impressive, we can only expect it to grow and improve over time. The future of dating is undeniably in the hands of the Internet but is that necessarily a bad thing? It allows people to meet people they previously wouldn’t have met, saves time and ultimately leads to successful relationships. On that note, excuse me while I go and download Tinder to see for myself…
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