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Have dating apps changed the meaning of dating
There has been a gigantic shift in the dating culture of today’s digital era where choices are made in the blink of an eye. It’s now socially acceptable to chat to a stranger than trying to find a connection and getting to know them in person. Now, people can have instant access to thousands of possible matches with the mere swipe of a finger. To put it bluntly, the dynamics of relationships have changed and maybe even, people's notion of lovetoo have evolved (for better or for worse, we are yet to know!).
Have dating apps changed the meaning of dating?
The dating apps have transformed the dating scene into a virtual marketplace, a minimal-effort for singles to look for human companionship. Dating apps have redefined love and companionship. With the wide variety of options, comes new possibilities as well as uncertainties. Having easy access made people commitment-phobic and now commitment is seen as unnecessary.
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There has been a gigantic shift in the dating culture of today’s digital era where choices are made in the blink of an eye. It’s now socially acceptable to chat to a stranger than trying to find a connection and getting to know them in person. Now, people can have instant access to thousands of possible matches with the mere swipe of a finger. To put it bluntly, the dynamics of relationships have changed and maybe even, people's notion of lovetoo have evolved (for better or for worse, we are yet to know!).
Thedating apps have transformed the dating scene into a virtual marketplace, a minimal-effort for singles to look for human companionship. 
With the convenience of being able to “swipe right” from the comfort of one’s home, dating apps has expanded the reach of a person's social networks, facilitating interactions between people who might never have crossed paths otherwise. With such apps one can have easy access to different types of relationships besides the conventional monogamous, to address all needs and wants such as polyamorous, open relationship as well as the flexible friends with benefits partnership. But has these choices eased our search for a potential partner or has spoiled us with an increasing difficulty to seek true love? 
The changing attitude towards companionship 
Dating apps have redefined love and companionship in their ways. With the wide variety of options, comes new possibilities as well as uncertainties. It is deterring people from taking risks to form a genuine connection through face-to-face interaction. Having easy access made people commitment-phobic especially for people who are averse to the idea of commitment and all things romantic. The sad part is people have started seeing committed relationships as unnecessary to their ultimate happiness. 

Hiding real identity 
There’s a downside to online dating beyond one’s natural social environment. If you’re meeting someone purely based on his online description, there’s a greater chance that you may not have a complete picture of the person is until you meet him personally. Due to the lack of authentic identity, dating apps can make you go through a creepy and hurtful experience. The casual acts of unkindness are, therefore, more common in such a scenario.

Dating apps have affected dating behaviour 
The relationship economy has certainly changed how people court their partner. Digital access has affected the way people interact with each other and made them pickier and sometimes more reluctant to settle with a single monogamous partner. Unlike the old model, where two people meet organically, technology has certainly speeded things up. There’s a willingness to move on quickly because what people are looking for is largely for short time companionship or sexual satisfaction. People now focus on the filters available on such apps to find their potential matches. But this approach turns dating into more of a shopping experience. After a few messages, one person may leave the conversation without letting the other person know. While some may drop the idea of a second date just because they didn’t like the way the person dressed or talked. People discard matches the same way they discard shopping items from their cart. 
Dating has become isolated from the rest of social life 
Before technology changed our lives completely, most people found their potential dates through social circles or work acquaintances. Dating apps have erected walls between the search for potential partners and the normal community routines. People now look for a date on dating apps, where looking for a casual date is the point. Gone are the days where people go on a date only after knowing each other better. Also, the challenges like loneliness, boredom, or disappointment of being single or looking for someone, haven't gone away with the easy options of finding a partner as offered by dating apps.