Dating apps like Tinder and Hinge can leave you feeling stuck in an endless cycle of swiping as you try to find the one.
The quest can become pretty addictive. In fact, six singles recently filed a class action against Match Group, which owns these apps and other dating sites, accusing it of not prioritising their hunt for love.
The lawsuit filed in a U.S. federal court in California stated: ‘Match intentionally designs the Platforms with addictive, game-like design features, which lock users into a perpetual pay-to-play loop that prioritises corporate profits over its marketing promises and customers’ relationship goals.’
So, if singles are getting that fed up of the apps, maybe it’s time we go back to the good old organic approach.
How to do that? Try lingering.
It’s essentially the idea that if you choose to be more present and spend more time at your favourite haunts, you’re more likely to meet …