Research shows that close to 50 million Americans have given online dating a try; at least once in their lifetime.
A few years ago, the thought of getting a life-long partner by creating an online profile with your picture and interests seemed absurd. The rise of the Internet and other technological advancements has given rise to these numbers and good dating apps have significantly reduced the stigma associated with online dating.
In this article we are going to look at the reasons why dating apps are becoming popular.
- Affordable
One of the main reasons why people will prefer dating apps is because they are affordable. They offer users the opportunity to meet lots of people without spending much. Most dating apps are free and those that require an upgrade of membership do that with a small fee.
When it comes to offline dating, you will go to a club or restaurant and spend a lot of money on food and drinks. Additionally, you will pay for a cab to and from the venue. At the end of the day/night, you will have spent a lot of money. Money you would have saved using an online dating app
- Easy to use
For most dating apps, all you have to do is create a profile then start searching for your preferred matches. Dating apps have features like intuitive browsing and messaging that allows people who are not too technologically savvy to find their way around the application with much ease.
Additionally, some applications have detailed questionnairesthat are easy to answer. These questionnaires are what are used to match algorithms to find suitable matches.
- They are perfect for busy people
There are people who are workaholics and rarely find the time to date. Dating apps offer the perfect platform for those who are busier to meet new people. Due to the algorithms they use to make matches, they give you more options than you would normally have in real life.
- It is convenient
Dating apps are like your ordinary applications; they are convenient and easily accessible. With a desktop, a smartphone or any other mobile device, you can access it with just a touch of a button.
Whether you are at work, at home or at a vacation, you can easily access your phone and date. Plus it minimizes on the time and money you spend on offline dates that may not materialize at the end of the day/night.
- They are perfect for introverts
Let’s face it, some people are just shy, and the thought of socializing can be uncomfortable to them. Dating apps came to the rescue for introverts and gives them the rare opportunity to first know someone before making the commitment to meet them in person.
- Yields results
Dating apps are affordable, easy to use, and convenient but all these would not matter if no results were yielded.
Research has proven that in relation to the number of relationships that are established online, a good percentage end up in marriage and an even greater percentage end in committed relationships. This is proof that offline dating is not the only way to get a life-long partner.
