Whether you're on Tinder or not, we all know what it means to "swipe right."
Swiping has become the ultimate new way to pursue a love interest, whether it's for the long run or just a quick hook up. Especially in the college generation, Tinder and all its wonders have taken the dating world by storm.
Anyone can admit it: Tinder is easy. You're protected by a phone and no actual commitment of face-to-face conversation (unless you bump into a match in your philosophy class), and almost instantaneously, you find out if the other party is interested.
Born into a generation where we thrive on getting information instantly, I think I speak for millennials when I say that Tinder is a wonder we bring to the table, whether you're swiping or not.
But have you ever compared the woes of this infamous dating app to car shopping?
Think about it. They're not so different.
Whatever reason you set up a profile for, most people are on Tinder for one of two reasons: a one-time thing or a lasting connection. Those two things are a lot like why people shop for cars.
You're either looking for something to take a weekend spin in, or you're looking for your next family car that your kids will learn to drive in.
First, you have to pick a make of car. Now, that's not just what type of car you want; that's everything that goes into the car. It's so much more than just picking a dealership. You have to decide your model, your color, what year you want, how many miles are worn into it, whether it's new or used, shiny or matte...you get the point.
This is a car, what will get you to point A to point B in the journey of life. You and this car will have lots of ups and downs. (Kind of like relationships? Exactly like relationships.) You want to make the right decision.
When you set up a Tinder profile, you are deciding so much more than male or female; you're deciding on proximity and age before you can even get to swiping. Once you do that (and pick five of the best--probably photoshopped--pictures of yourself and a cheesy pickup line for your biography), you can get to the most important part: matching.
But wait a second--you're not even close to a match.
When people swipe, it's a lot like deciding what dealership they're going to when buying a vehicle. They have to check out every car it has to offer before picking what kind of car they're going to settle with.
When you explore, you're swiping based on age, hair color, whether you seem compatible, sense of style, occupation, attractiveness, and so much more.
Just like the world of car shopping, there are endless possibilities and hoops you must jump through before you can drive off the lot.
And let's face it: no matter what you're swiping for, everyone is just eager to take a test drive.
