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Why Men Looking for Love on Dating Apps Have Better Chances at Success
No, women don’t have it easier. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
After a difficult breakup, a friend — typically — suggested I try online dating. I initially rejected the idea, doubting I would meet any decent men online, but eventually, I gave in and decided to give it a go.
So I got down to business. I familiarized myself with Tinder and Bumble and applied my content marketing skills to choosing the right profile pictures and writing a bio that would guarantee me more matches, swiping right and left and upwards while I was at it.
Soon I noticed I needed to chat with a lot of guys only to end up with a handful that was genuinely looking to meet me. Why on earth would they waste time on a dating app if dating is not their goal? I was wondering.
I also noticed how men’s age impacted their behaviour—more on this and my recent adventures in date-land, here.
I thought If I am looking for language lessons, I will check out available online courses. If I want to go out on dates, I will sign up for a dating application.