Safer, more efficient, more comfortable: who would have thought a few years ago that the advantages of online dating would surpass those of offline dating?
Overcoming initial skepticism, thanks in part to the pandemic, lockdowns, and the resulting caution, online dating has been embraced across all age groups — to the point where it has become a viable alternative to common friends, who used to be responsible for 80% of pre-pandemic couples’ introductions.
Well-known apps like Tinder and Bumble (the dating app where women make the first move) owe their widespread downloads and usage to various factors. With the highest success rate, the ultimate goal they aim for (and share with users) is finding their match.
But what are the advantages of getting to know each other virtually before meeting in person?
3 Advantages of Online Dating
1. It’s More Efficient
Not only will you exponentially increase your chances of meeting new people, but thanks to the screen barrier, you can ask uncomfortable questions to truly understand who you’re dealing with. Responds aggressively? Move on! Dances around the answer without getting to the point? Ask yourself why.
Moreover, dating apps are used by millions of users worldwide, and many celebrities — even if often incognito — harness their potential.
This doesn’t mean you should use dating apps hoping to catch a rock star, but it does allow you to meet people well outside your usual social circle.
2. It’s Safer
Bumble recently updated its community guidelines to promote an even safer and kinder experience for all its members.
The guidelines of online dating help ensure a safe community for subscribers, clarifying which content and behaviors are unacceptable.
For several years now, Bumble Inc. has been using machine learning models to enforce these guidelines and increase user safety. They employ automated protections to detect prohibited images and comments even before users report them.
This includes harassment, identity-based hatred, and other inappropriate content in over 100 languages. To date, this system has blocked over 8.2 million accounts in 2023 between Bumble and Badoo, the majority of which were automatically identified.
Unfortunately, similar protections do not exist in real life.
3. You Can Do It in Slippers
A metonymy to summarize the convenience of being able to flirt (or seduce, depending on your perspective) while lying under a blanket munching on cornflakes, rather than wearing high heels after spending an hour getting ready and circling for parking for two hours.
Let’s save the prep time for those who pass the initial selection phase. Until then, let’s enjoy the comfort of our couch.
This article first appeared on grazia.it — Author: Giada Borioli
