Hey followers of Samantha Martin’s Single in CLE blog!
Today, I am writing about my experiences in the millennial dating realm, Tinder.
Sam introduced me to Tinder this past summer. I laugh at the concept, because you essentially “like” or “pass” on people based on their looks. The app allows you to rate potential suitors in your area based on their looks, interests, and mutual friends from their Facebook account. You can message someone if you both like each other, and begin that budding romance you always dreamed of. Luckily for everyone, the app doesn’t post anything to Facebook, so you can save yourself the embarrassment.
My Tinder adventure turned into a funny little game. I was recently single and just wanted to have fun, with no intention of actually meeting anyone on the app. Tinder turned into a mild addiction because it was a serious confidence boost. Getting “liked” by an attractive male was honestly a great feeling, and the lack of commitment I had to the man was even better. I didn’t even have to talk to them if I didn’t want! This was the best form of dating, in my opinion.
The longer you spend on Tinder, the more you begin to notice familiar patterns in the men you run into. You can really hone your Tinder skills by using these familiarities and turning them into a drinking game. Here is a list of my house rules, feel free to comment more suggestions below.
The more you Tinder, the more matches you receive and the more guys you chat with. Aside from the obvious winners listed above, I was often quick to pass judgement, assuming these guys were weird, desperate, and rapey. But wait, I was on the app too... And I’m not [typically] a creepy stalker... So, I decided I to give this meeting up thing a try with some of the seemingly normal ones.
Another Tinder Tip: use it in different locations. I Tindered my heart out when I was on vaycay and I ended up meeting a really cool kid. To my own surprise, we had a lot of real-life mutual interests (not just Facebook "like" pages), similar goals and values, and we totally just hit it off from the start. We've met up a couple of times to this day, and are still talking.
We are growing up in a generation where it is more common to meet people through unconventional means, and in a way I think that makes us lucky. We don’t have to settle for the people in our immediate network; we can meet different kinds of people from all over!
My suggestion is to live it up and put yourself out there while being single. Downloading Tinder is nothing but fun, and of course, an acceptable opportunity to judge people. Get to know some hot guys or gals, date multiple people, feel good about yourself, and maybe get a free meal. Be open minded and don’t take yourself too seriously. You never know what may come of your own adventures. At the very least, use it as an opportunity to drink.
Best of luck,
Anonymous Contribution Writer & Fan of Single in CLE
Today, I am writing about my experiences in the millennial dating realm, Tinder.
Sam introduced me to Tinder this past summer. I laugh at the concept, because you essentially “like” or “pass” on people based on their looks. The app allows you to rate potential suitors in your area based on their looks, interests, and mutual friends from their Facebook account. You can message someone if you both like each other, and begin that budding romance you always dreamed of. Luckily for everyone, the app doesn’t post anything to Facebook, so you can save yourself the embarrassment.
My Tinder adventure turned into a funny little game. I was recently single and just wanted to have fun, with no intention of actually meeting anyone on the app. Tinder turned into a mild addiction because it was a serious confidence boost. Getting “liked” by an attractive male was honestly a great feeling, and the lack of commitment I had to the man was even better. I didn’t even have to talk to them if I didn’t want! This was the best form of dating, in my opinion.
The longer you spend on Tinder, the more you begin to notice familiar patterns in the men you run into. You can really hone your Tinder skills by using these familiarities and turning them into a drinking game. Here is a list of my house rules, feel free to comment more suggestions below.
- Every guy with a mirror selfie: drink.
- Every guy with a shirtless mirror selfie: drink a shameful amount.
- Every guy with a selfie in sunglasses: drink.
- Every guy holding a cute little animal in the picture: drink (and I must admit this is my Tinder kryptonite).
- Every guy with their back towards the camera gazing out at a beautiful view: drink.
- Every ginger: drink.
- Every Affliction tee: drink and "next."
- Every guy with hot chicks in his pictures: drink. (Also not a good move guys, c’mon!)
- Every guy with a baby or little children in his pictures: drink.
- Every fedora: drink twice.
- Every soul patch: don’t drink, just skip... you need a break.
- Every guy with 5 or more mutual friends: drink.
- Every guy you know in the real world: drink.
- Every guy with pictures showing off his hunting gear: drink.
- Every guy you have actual intellectual interests in common with: give him your number... if he isn't balding.
- Every match: take a big ol' congratulatory drink.
The more you Tinder, the more matches you receive and the more guys you chat with. Aside from the obvious winners listed above, I was often quick to pass judgement, assuming these guys were weird, desperate, and rapey. But wait, I was on the app too... And I’m not [typically] a creepy stalker... So, I decided I to give this meeting up thing a try with some of the seemingly normal ones.
Another Tinder Tip: use it in different locations. I Tindered my heart out when I was on vaycay and I ended up meeting a really cool kid. To my own surprise, we had a lot of real-life mutual interests (not just Facebook "like" pages), similar goals and values, and we totally just hit it off from the start. We've met up a couple of times to this day, and are still talking.
We are growing up in a generation where it is more common to meet people through unconventional means, and in a way I think that makes us lucky. We don’t have to settle for the people in our immediate network; we can meet different kinds of people from all over!
My suggestion is to live it up and put yourself out there while being single. Downloading Tinder is nothing but fun, and of course, an acceptable opportunity to judge people. Get to know some hot guys or gals, date multiple people, feel good about yourself, and maybe get a free meal. Be open minded and don’t take yourself too seriously. You never know what may come of your own adventures. At the very least, use it as an opportunity to drink.
Best of luck,
Anonymous Contribution Writer & Fan of Single in CLE
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