People use dating apps to find partners and try different activities (Image: iStock)
Kajol Pravina, a 26-year-old working professional, doesn’t see it that way. dateIt’s an app for romantic connections, but more as a virtual playground for curating content and generating memes. Aqsa Bhagwan, a 20-year-old student, uses dating apps primarily for validation. She says that various factors drive her to seek praise and approval from others, including her family’s restrictions and her personal limitations.
I enjoy observing the opposite sex from a humorous and quirky perspective. No one wants to meet anyone on a dating app, but the content and conversations on the app can be a fun experience and sometimes even a meme.
Kajol Pravina, 26-year-old working adult
Although 26 years old Sai Patil I don’t use dating apps much, but when I do, it’s to find the perfect concert partner with similar musical tastes. Divya Sahani, a 32-year-old fashion designer, uses dating apps to find models for her collections. These apps are also used to find local tour guides, advertise events, and even bring people together for house parties.
I started using dating apps when I was just starting to compose and produce music.Through the app, I have made valuable connections that have helped me personally and professionally.
Jay Shah, 23 year old songwriter
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Apart from dating, the app is also used for the following purposes:
Networking, finding a partner to learn a new language, finding a travel buddy, finding an activity partner, setting up a play date with your pet, support and therapy, sharing recipes, finding a workout buddy, art collaboration.
For me, dating apps serve as another social media platform that allows me to keep up to date with people’s lives.It’s a fun past time for me
Shivam Pathare, young man
58% of single young people agree that dating apps allow them to meet people they otherwise wouldn’t have met. Young daters prefer picnics (15%), stand-up (10%), coffee date (26%) Activities like camping, barbeques, and trying new things rank high on the list street food Ranked in the top 10 trends of global interest
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