We all have those friends who can't seem to put down their phones and would rather spend a few hours swiping left and right on Tinder than actually attempting to meet people in real life.
And our goal here is not to Tinder-shame anyone because Tinder was created and designed to be addictive. In fact, we should call Tinder out for what it really is: a game.
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What works so well about Tinder is the simplicity of it. Based on a small amount of information and a few pictures, you either say yes or no. Even the act of swiping makes it seem a little more interactive.
When you say yes and get a match, your brain gives you a tiny reward in the form of dopamine, the neurotransmitter that makes you feel pleasure. It’s like scoring a point - a little ego boost in your pocket. Attempting to replicate that good feeling, we continue swiping and swiping until minutes turn into hours.
Anecdotally speaking, many Tinder users don't even believe they can find real love on the app, and simply use it because they’re bored. In fact, 42% of Tinder users aren't even single, according to a recent study.
So is Tinder destroying love as we know it?
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