Reading Mills and Boon or Harlequin books as a teenager can give you the impression that romance is right around the corner, waiting to lock eyes with you at a party or ready to bump into you at a train station. The truth, however, is that we are all far too busy with our heads buried in our smart phones to do so. Though meet-cutes sound dreamy to me, the reality is we all need a little help in the dating game. And online dating is the prayer answered.
The best part is online dating works! It requires minimum efforts, is easy to use and a great way to widen your social circle. A number of people consider online dating because of its versatility, options, access, user-friendliness, popularity and reach. Don’t go spending money on blind dates and take control of the dating process. Instead, take a look at some of the many reasons you should consider online dating and jump into the world of new people, fresh experiences and a lot of adventures.
1. Variety Is the Spice of Life: Whether you are looking for a long-term relationship, just hookups, casual dating or even marriage, online dating has it all. Enjoy the perks of dating from your couch in your pajamas! Imagine going out on a date at a charming eatery and realizing your date has the personality of a potato. Since an online connection is established through chats, know each other's likes, interests and hobbies, there are no awkward first dates.
2. Hold the Reins: Most dating apps these days are women-centric. The power to initiate conversations makes the whole process far easier. Bumble is a great example of this. You have the freedom to put the details you seem ideal for the world to view and are in charge of how much of the information you share with potential matches. Also, you can set the contact preferences and not be bothered with unnecessary texts or calls.
3. The Busy-Bees: The magic of online dating is you get to schedule it according to your calendar. At my last job, I would work a very early shift which meant I had to go to bed pretty early. But that gave me the freedom to schedule online dating for the evenings. You can experience this fun game of internet dating wherever and whenever you want. I use online dating apps while I travel, during coffee breaks and it's a great use of my time.
4. Unlimited Choices: Unlike a bar or pub, the pool of online dating is much bigger and thousands of people are waiting to meet someone new. With online dating, your geographical location is not a problem since apps, like Tinder, help you set your location preferences. Instead of spending money on blind first dates that may not culminate into anything, online dating gives me the option of eliminating people early on.
5. Bye-Bye To Boredom: With online dating, molding its experience to cater to the users in a more relatable way, we see a surge of fresh features. Many dating websites have fun questions that help you gauge a person's characteristics and qualities. This helps you narrow down the choices and zero-in on the ones that strike your interest. You get the opportunity to taste a unique cuisine, try a new bar or experience something totally fresh.
6. Self Learning Mode: Online dating firstly helps you get rid of the fear of rejection. With no hopes and expectation, you get to rationally analyze whether something works for you or not. Also, getting messages from strangers is validation at its finest. It helps boost your self-confidence and improve self-esteem. It motivates you to dig deep, discover interests, realize preferences and understand what works for you.
7. Safety Net: It is a boon for introverts like me who struggle asking someone out in the real world. But being online, protected by a screen, I get to be myself and talk freely. Online dating provides a comfortable space for even shy people to ask their cute crush out on a date. Online dating reduces the stress of making a great first impression and takes off some of the pressure of courtship.
8. Smart & Progressive: From giving you the chance to ‘be yourself’ to opening a world of new opportunities, online dating has something for everyone. So I say let's put this easy accessibility and an-almost addiction to smartphones to good use. When I first stepped into the world of internet dating, the thought that only desperate weirdos try dating this way was something I had to work on. But online dating has far more advantages than drawbacks.
9. Options, A Plenty: It's convenient, saves time, has easy access, a ton of privacy options and far more success stories than you think. There are a lot of different online dating sites and apps like Tinder, Bumble, Happn, OkCupid, TrulyMadly and many many more. Most of them are free and a few have paid upgrades with extra features. With a rise in the usage of the internet, many companies are delivering a variety of dating apps and sites.
10. Easy As A Pie: As a single, independent woman with limited dating experience, I went on to try quite a few adventures and had different dating experiences. I could choose from a whole bunch, most apps worked in my favor and I genuinely had a great time. It was easy to make a profile and I locked in my preferences with great care. With pictures being the focus of your profile, it actually encouraged me to take new ones.
11. Outside the Comfort Zone: The rush of meeting a stranger is unmatched. None of your friends knows them hence there’s no judgement. It’s a step out of the familiar to dive into a world of networking, making new friends and so much more. Also, those seeking one-night stands and hookup experiences; this works in their favor.
With a large percentage of the population busy with handling career and social lives; dating through apps and websites, has made life easier. There are many security features that help keep the invasion to the minimum and it is certainly safer than meeting a random stranger. With customer service, blocking and reporting options and some sites taking up background checks; online dating has become a trustworthy harbor. Download a super fun online dating app, forget the hesitations and dive into a world of infinite options.
