WHY DATING APPS ARE LIKE CASINOS
The Pitfalls of Dating Apps Myths, hype, or reality? Trust the 5-star, 4-star, or 3-star reviews? Maybe, maybe not! As a late-night comedian so aptly states, perhaps “It’s time for a closer look.” NOTE : The research and data herein apply equally to men and women. That is, a sample population of dating app members consisted of a near equal number of each gender. This missive focuses on dating apps that claim their goal is for their members to ultimately meet in person. Following are points to ponder. Photos : Any seasoned dating app member has seen absurdly and unrealistically filtered photos or has experienced photos so ancient that the person was unrecognizable upon meeting. As a female comedian explained, “I quickly had to decide if it was time for coffee, tea, or for me to flee.” Another member reported that she agreed to meet a man who purported to spend lots of time out in nature. His profile stated that he ran several miles every day. For their...