Remember that time in history when flirting and dating was done in person? Whether meeting people at parties, clubs, or other social gatherings, there was this physical interaction needed in order to build a connection with someone of the opposite sex.
It was vital to form that connection between you and the person, a more intimate connection. The thrill of all this came from that type of process; it was the nervous yet an exciting rush of emotions that made it all worthwhile.
Currently, in 2015, that scene no longer exits. Yes, there is still that notion of attending parties or going to bars to meet people, but more and more are converting to online dating, especially in our generation. Apps like Tinder, Bumble, and other “hookup” apps have taken away the intimacy in the dating world.
My own experiences with the app Tinder have been interesting. I only downloaded it because all my friends downloaded it and I thought, "what do I have to lose?" Over the course of a year I downloaded, deleted, re-downloaded, and re-deleted the app. For me, it was there for when I was bored, or when I was at my beach house for the summer and wanted to know who within a mile of my house was also using Tinder.
For me, Tinder never worked, mainly because I did not give it enough effort. I didn't care if I met anyone or not, I just used it when I was bored or when joking around with my friends.
This isn't to say that I did not receive any matches. I actually have over 300 matches at the moment. That notion of swiping left and right can become mindless.
There were a few times I replied to messages and conversations got started, but real life interfered and the conversations ended. However, during my Tinder adventures, there were those messages that made the adventure a tad more interesting.
"Don't bother messaging me unless you think you're more kinky than I am."
"If I got a nickel every time I saw someone as beautiful as you, I would have five cents."
"Are you a banana? Because I find you a-peal-ing."
"Good thing I'm wearing oven mitts."
"How do you feel about 'The Jungle Book?'"
Of course, there are also those plain, "hey" and "what's up" messages. My personal favorite was "you play golf?" It is almost like they are shocked when they see a photograph of me hanging out on a golf course.
However, I have heard of those stories where Tinder actually works. Tinder was supposed to allow people to meet each other, to advance the dating world. Sadly, it has turned into more of a hook-up app, but I know friends that have formed relationships on Tinder. I have also read stories where Tinder worked better than expected, just like Rachael and Jason.
Whether you downloaded the app or did not, it is all the same. These types of app have changed our generation's views on dating. In no way am I saying this is a terrible thing, I am just stating facts. Tinder can be fun, and the mindless swiping is enjoyable at times. Tinder may not work for everyone, but the matches you get and the lines you hear can be one interesting adventure.
