Risks of online dating - Introduction

Since the launch of online dating apps like Tinder, it has evolved into a multi-million-dollar industry serving millions of users around the world.


This blog will be focused on how is dating nowadays influenced by social media. In the digital age, swiping left and right on dating apps has totally surpassed more traditional ways of finding "the one" – and became even more popular during the pandemic. How much often do we get together with our significant other without being online? Is it even possible? 

“Sliding into someone’s DMs“ can lead to love, but there might be risks Involved. Those are: 

•      Exposure to online grooming

•      Consequences of sexting

•      Online harassment

•      Privacy concerns

•      Seeking validation from others

•      Limited social interaction

 

… and more


Also, targeting the predators sitting behind our screens, how to prevent from these kind of situations and how to protect yourself.


There are numerous platforms available through which the love coul be found. Tinder, for example is the most popular. 

Most popular dating apps worldwide as of May 2021, by number of monthly downloads

However, this is not a rule; for the same purpose can be used social media social media such as Instagram or other social network like Facebook, Snapchat, and so on.

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Pictures:


picture 1: Depositphotos. (2020). [Picture]. https://cz.depositphotos.com/vector-images/tinder-match.html


picture 2: Most popular dating apps worldwide as of May 2021, by number of monthly downloads. (2021). [Graph]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200234/most-popular-dating-apps-worldwide-by-number-of-downloads/


picture 3: Pre-Tinder days. (2021). [Picture]. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9251473/Century-old-personal-ads-singles-looked-love-early-1900s.html

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