How You Meet Others
Once you’ve thought about the type of relationship you’re seeking, how much you’re willing to pay for an online dating service, and what you’re looking for in a person, you should consider how you want to interact with potential matches. With so many different apps, there are also different styles of online dating to choose from.
One app, Match, offers a fully interactive and informative experience. You first answer questions about your lifestyle and physical appearance. A membership is required to message other users, but Match also offers events so members can meet in person and mingle. This is unique to Match. If you’re still looking for a way to interact with people in real life as well as online, Match is the app for you. You swipe through users, update your profile with “stories” to give other users an idea of what you do everyday, and set up a list of “deal breakers,” so you don’t waste your time with people you’re not compatible with.
Other apps like Tinder, Bumble, and OkCupid have you swipe through profiles. You can see a small bio and maybe some quick fun facts about the person you’re looking at, and swipe in a specific direction to match with them or reject them. This quick-swipe interface lets you look at a lot of potential partners in a short amount of time. You can pick as many or as few matches as you want, allowing you the freedom of choice.
No matter how you want to sort through other profiles, there is an app that can help you find love. Almost as important as how you meet other people is how the app or website is laid out. You want something easy to use and understand, so keep reading to learn about different apps that can fit your style preferences.
Did you know...
- When Rihanna debuted her famous red locks in 2010 (around the same time she was featured on Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie"), she started a red-hair trend. Over the next twelve months, she changed her hairstyle 13 times—more than once a month! But that came at a pricey cost. Sources say the annual price tag came out to $1,168,000 on just her hair.
- Björk created a media sensation when she wore her iconic white swan dress to the 2001 Oscars. At the time, many derided it as hideous and a publicity stunt, but it has since gone down as one of the most memorable dresses of all time—even if it isn't exactly beloved. She says David Bowie was the inspiration behind the dress.
- Paris Hilton not only lives in a mansion, she also built a doghouse mansion for her Chihuahua. It's 300 square feet and includes air conditioning and heating. It comes decked out with designer furniture, a chandelier, a pink paint job, second-floor balcony, and enclosed "yard." It's not enough for you to live in luxury. Your dog must, as well.
- While attending the Grammys in February 2000, Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a green Versace dress that instantly became a phenomenon. The barely-there ensemble had a dramatically low cut that came below JLo’s belly button. It became such a talking point that it was Google’s most popular search query up to that point, and it spurred the company to include images into search results. It became the motivation for Google Images.
- In the summer of 2007, Joh Hamm became a household name when Mad Men premiered to critical acclaim and strong ratings. Just over a year and a half later, Ellie Kemper stole America's hearts (and Dwight's and Andy's) when she became the new receptionist on The Office. Before they were famous, Hamm was Kemper's high school drama teacher!