➡ 𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙤𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨, 𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙬𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙢𝙖 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧, 𝙞𝙩 𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨. 𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝.
Here in Maldives, we might not be swiping right as often as some other places when it comes to Tinder. I think the main reason is because the population is relatively small compared to other countries out there. Also for that very reason, everyone thinks everyone knows everyone here. But that does not prevent people from using Tinder to find love and companionship.
With the world getting smaller and everyone getting more connected, dating apps like Tinder have started making waves in our small country too. Especially the younger people who are getting curious and giving it a shot. The Tinder scene might not be as wild and crazy as in those bustling cities, but it has a presence.
My Tinder Tale
To be frank, I have never heard anyone mention Tinder except for my cousins before I started using the app. I had heard their stories and was always curious to see what the app was all about. So when I got single, I also installed the app with no clear intentions in mind. It is safe to say that I was treating it more like an experiment at first.
I started swiping left and right based on my preferences without expecting to have a meaningful conversation or even form a relationship. I was content as I had full control of how much information I was putting out there. Although, after seeing some of the profiles, I sometimes felt second hand embarrassment for them due to their bio. There were also instances where I felt awkward after seeing people I knew in real life on Tinder. The most peculiar part, however, was seeing a partner of someone I knew on the app and I wondered how these people could be so bold. Anyways, I made sure to use the app effectively.
Here are some of my major findings:
∙ You can find all types of people there, from different backgrounds, interests and professions. You just have to choose wisely.
∙ People behind profiles with interesting bios can have deep and meaningful conversations. They know how to make the conversation engaging.
∙ I didn't expect there to be so many fake profiles. I don't understand how people can make such obviously fake profiles. However, most of these profiles usually show an interest for unusual desires.
∙ There are many foreigners on the app now. They may want companionship while they stay in the country right?
∙ Most of all that it all depends on your intentions and how you decide to navigate through the app.
Deeper Into the Intentions
So let's dive a bit deeper into the intentions.
I figured this is the most important thing. It is very much about your intentions. You might not believe it, but I made a few professional connections through Tinder. That is where I realized that people join Tinder for all sorts of reasons. It doesn't necessarily have to be about finding love and it mostly boils down to one thing: connecting with others and exploring the world of relationships.
Some people are on Tinder to find that special someone, a soulmate if you will. They're hoping to meet someone who shares their interests, values, and maybe even sparks a little romance. People have even gone on to date or actually get married after meeting through Tinder. Others hop on Tinder to broaden their social circles. It's a chance to meet new people, make friends, and have interesting conversations. I can attest to that, as I have found a few friends for life through Tinder, which was surprising at first.
And let's not forget the adventurous souls out there. Tinder can be an exciting platform for casual dating and enjoying the single life. If you're up for some fun, new experiences, and maybe a few memorable dates, Tinder is your playground. Of course, there are also those who simply enjoy the thrill of swiping and the ego boost that comes with matching. It's like a little confidence booster and a way to feel desired and appreciated.
Now, keep in mind that everyone's intentions and motivations can vary. Be it true love, companionship or just a bit of fun. Tinder provides you with a variety of options and possibilities so that you can find whatever it is you seek.
The Tinder Stigma
I remember thinking that this wasn't as bad as I had anticipated until one of my colleagues mentioned he had found me on Tinder. He was attempting to make me feel embarrassed, however I quickly reminded him that he was also on the app. That's why he had seen my profile in the first place. Then there was only silence (Laugh).
I understand why people judge you for using Tinder, as it is known as a "hookup app". Consequently, many people try to hide the fact that they use it, as they think it could damage their reputation. For this reason, a lot of people choose to avoid using it. But if anyone is judging your character simply because you are on the app as a single person, then it is indicative of their closed mindedness. Tinder is an app for meeting people, and it is very possible to do the same on other social media platforms.
There may be some traditional values and cultural norms that influence how people perceive dating apps like Tinder. Some individuals might hold more conservative views on dating and meeting people online while others see it as a way to meet new people, explore relationships and embrace a new approach to dating.
Whatever it is, your personal values should be the deciding factors in whether to be on Tinder or any other dating app. While there may be differing opinions within society, the choice is ultimately yours. Remember, reputation is a subjective matter, and people will always have an opinion regardless.
It is a Different Experience From Person to Person
I had my fair share of Tinder experiences and it's not terrible. It's true that you may not always find what you're looking for, but then again, life is full of surprises and so is using this platform to meet people. Personally I feel like dating apps like Tinder are not for me, specifically for dating purposes. It might be because I like the idea of seeing someone, having a crush on the person, feeling a spark and then deciding to date them.(laugh)
However, Tinder experiences vary from person to person, so why not experience it for yourself? Give it a try. It can be a great way to meet interesting people, make new friends, and even find your perfect match. You never know who you might meet. You might get some cool friends or find your match made in heaven (Wink). If you are exploring Tinder, Good luck out there!