Tinder, the dating/hookup app that has exploded in recent years, has a bad reputation amongst people of all ages. Why? It's honestly not that bad... Just hear me out on a few reasons why we could all grow to love Tinder.

1. Everyone kind of has one now

I can guarantee you that if you like up ten people and ask all of them who has a Tinder, at least 7 of them will raise their hands. It's not taboo anymore, so why are people still acting like it's the worst thing known to man?

2. The best pick up lines

Just put that you like pick-up lines in your bio and they'll come flooding in. You can match with any old Chase, David or Adam and within seconds he's sent you his best pick up lines that you can then screenshot and send to your friends for the archives.

3. Reassurance is there when you really need it.

Getting matches feels good, let's not lie about that.

4. You might just go on a great date and meet someone nice

And they might end up asking you out again and you might end up in a happy relationship because not all people suck!

5. You might make some pretty cool friends

I have no shame in saying many of my guy friends are just guys I've shot down from Tinder.

6. Tinder Roulette

My roommate last year and I made up this game. Essentially, you get as many people as you can that have a Tinder account. The person in the group who is Tinderless flips a coin. Heads- you swipe right. Tails- you swipe left. If they have a kid you have to ask about them. The person with the MOST matches at the end of the game and the group gets to go through the matches (only the ones from the game) and pick one and message whatever they want. Prepare yourself, it might get ugly.

All in all, if you can make it through the occasional creep messaging you some weird stuff about hooking up, Tinder's a pretty great use of your time if you're bored and need something to swipe on. Don't knock it 'til you try it!