In today's day and age, apps like Tinder and OkCupid are popular. For those who don't know, these are a few of the popular dating apps being commonly used today. Though people of all ages turn to apps and websites that promise to find your true love, you will also find a lot of teenagers on there, looking for a relationship.

What kind of boyfriend/girlfriend do you expect to find online though?

I may only be 20 years old, but I think dating apps are just overrated.

Call me old-fashioned, but I believe you should meet someone in person, you'll become attracted to each other and then start building a relationship. You should go on dates and be goofy together. Taking pictures together and driving around town, enjoying time together.

All I can think is meeting someone online, talking to them and then planning to meet with them. First of all, stranger danger. As a kid, one of the most important lessons I took away from elementary school was to never meet up with someone I met online. It could easily be someone just waiting to kidnap me and take me away. This might not always be the case, but better safe than sorry.

I will say that I do know people that have met their spouse online or on an app, and they seem to be very happy; however, the happiest relationships I have witnessed were not the result of online dating.

To me, it's easier to get to know someone when you spend time with them. You have to see how someone acts and treats other people before you can have a serious relationship with them. If you meet someone online, you won't be able to see these type of behaviors.

I don't judge people who use these type of apps, but I just believe there are better ways, especially for those who are still very young.

Most teenagers who have these apps have the potential to meet so many new people. In high school and college, there are so many activities and organizations that open up the opportunity for meeting so many new people. There just isn't a need for the app, and there isn't a rush to find a spouse at such a young age.

Again, I don't judge those who use this method. I just think there are other more effective (and safer) ways to go about finding a new boyfriend/girlfriend.