Various articles, books, and users complain that the popular dating app for queer people has changed sexual relationships for the worse. But other voices argue that technology merely reflects society
The New York influencer Laurie Cooper goes viral on Instagram and TikTok for championing flirting in person, away from screens
Toxic behaviors, such as ghosting or intermittent flirting to maintain the other person’s interest, damage self-esteem, increase feelings of loneliness, and fuel dating app fatigue
Burn-out caused by countless failed dates or insecurity can push some to use applications for conversations with prospective ‘dates’ they have no intention of ever linking up with in real life
The artist Matilde Duarte has gathered hundreds of Tinder portraits that confirm that when trying to find love and stand out from the rest, the app’s users are resorting to looking as similar as possible to everyone else
