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The Pros And Cons Of Popular Online Dating Apps Like Tinder, Grindr, And Bumble, For Students

The stigma of online dating is slowly diminishing your chance to find true love.

Gaurav Singh Rawat

Jul 31, 2018

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Did you know that according to some current studies, around 91% of college students use dating apps to develop a new relationship? Students who are going to enter this new college life are going to have liberties, fresh opportunities, and freedom. They will be engaging with people from different backgrounds, thinking, sizes and sexualities.

1. Numbers game

Out of hundreds upon hundreds of students on a college campus, the chances of meeting the one you want are low. If you are doing this online, let us assume the chances of failure from the start. There is an ample number of students online who are using student dating websites and they even offer a perfect online space for chit-chat.

Well, it is not necessary that you get a chance to meet someone in a college or university. Dating apps like Tinder can be used to find a new partner and build up a new relationship with someone. And what's more, there are also sites for different groups like Tinder for couples. It's for those open-minded singles or couples to explore more.

Okay, do you really feel like there's a need for online dating? Do you also believe that students don't have that time to find their love in a typical traditional way? Because student life is basically made to have an interaction with others, be it night-outs or group studies.

2. Pool of people

Well, the above point is partially true because online dating can provide you with a chance to find the perfect partner you always wanted. Some students don't have the skills or confidence to go and create a connection. While others don't want to roam late at night just to see what they should look for in the "perfect" partner.

Online dating can be workable and can even make it a whole lot easier to find that person you were looking for, from such a big number of people online, you can quickly look for someone who could actually be the ONE. With the popularity of the gay dating app Grindr, many would wonder if there is something similar for the straights. And yes, there is. A site like Grindr for straight people also allows you to connect with others in a way you want that was somehow not possible in real life.

In fact, you can have some connections with students those who are from some different courses or departments and attend college or university at a different time. That way, the number of potential partners simply increases and opens up a maximum number of opportunities. And in case you don't find that spark in your relationship, online dating is still with you. It is just another way to reach out to other students you might not have met in the first place also and expand your horizons.

3. Online stigma

The stigma of online dating is slowly diminishing your chance to find true love. Colleges and universities allow you to arrange night-outs, meets at clubs, events, and parties. These are the things that are just one call away and offer you an opportunity to see who has shown up there or what's new going on, how and with whom you can make a new connection with.

Well, this new and fresh life at university is something that stops many people from indulging in such activities. But student online dating gives you a chance to contact people from different walks of life and experiences and also allows you to create a meaningful and romantic bond online.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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