We all know about Tinder, the infamous dating app. It can gave new meaning to the popular phrase ‘to the left, to the left’ 10 years after Beyonce’s hit song. The biggest question surrounding this popular app being, “is it a hoax or is there hope?”

In using this app, are we just “chasing waterfalls” like girl-group TLC warned us about?

I remember when I first got a Tinder, the criticism was that it was just a hookup app. My response was simply that all apps can be used to hookup. While Tinder seems to be flawless in providing a hookup platform, is there hope for those looking for something more?

To answer this question, I reached out to the happy couple Reign and Logan. These two are the greatest example of love not knowing time, as they have every intention of going the whole nine yards and haven’t known each other a year. I sat down with Logan referring to the app, and he said “it makes it easier.”

Of course, by that he means it’s easier to meet people and date in general. Once Logan matched up with Reign, he didn’t really expect anything. But much to his surprise and joy, he was wrong. They hit it off and have been completely inseparable since. I have known Logan for quite a long time, and even I can attest to the fact that he is completely in love with Reign. Solidifying this fact, I got the chance to meet Reign, and she is truly the epitome of beauty and wisdom, absolutely perfect for Logan.

I also took the time to reach out to others: Morgan and David. These two also met on Tinder and have been happy since. They went on their first date and it was like they’d known each other for far longer. Perhaps it doesn’t matter how a couple meets, just as long as the relationship is healthy.

Due to these successes, local student Eden is searching on Tinder and Zoe intends to get one.

I spoke to a student named Brenna for the sake of hearing from the other side. Brenna does not use any sort of dating apps and has a love life that is thriving. She has had no trouble talking to any guy and does not rely on anything but classic, social interaction to meet guys.

I asked Brenna how she feels about Tinder and she finds the app to be pointless saying that “it is just a platform to be catfished.”

So now what?

The way I see it, if it works for you, it works. Being a person that has difficulty in social situations, I can understand why such apps exist.

One thing for sure is that there is no shame in using dating apps. But if you use Tinder to find love, be careful.

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