"To swipe right or to swipe left, that is the question. The younger generation no longer uses traditional methods of dating. They have long abandoned antiquated ways of finding romance and have moved on to a more modern approach, whether it be for “love, casual sex, ease of communication, self-worth validation, thrill of excitement, [or] trendiness” (Sumter et al., 2017). In today’s society, there has been an increase in the use of dating apps. The first online dating site, Match.com was launched in 1995. Fast forward to 2012 when the invention of one the most popular dating apps, Tinder. Online dating has turned into a billion-dollar industry gaining more users each day. (Flug, 2016)."

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- Mohua Sultana