Some people have gotten over it while some cannot seem to get out of its way. COVID19 arrived on earth like an asteroid from the NetherRealm, leaving destruction in its wake. Social distancing, self-isolation has been the order of the day. And one has to be armed with a face mask to stay healthy during the pandemic. The coronavirus has affected our lives in every way but has made people lonelier than before. People have turned towards online dating apps for emotional succor. Reports from Match Group’s second-quarter 2020 earnings have shown that dating apps such as Tinder, Plenty of Fish, Match and others have benefitted immensely during the pandemic. Encouraging people to overcome the barrier of social distancing orders as paid memberships soar through the roof.
Many dating apps have prospered as they fed on people’s need to connect. One would think most businesses would experience a downward spiral growth due to the economic crisis. With 10 million subscribers gathered by dating apps like Match in their second quarter, fingers are not equal. What suddenly caused the surge? What could have happened? Millions of people have always been lonely before the advent of COVID19. So, why now? Well, there has been quite a significant amount of job cuts coupled with the apocalyptic aura of surviving 2020. Is this how you are going to die alone? Without experiencing love? Interesting questions like these may be popping in numerous minds but guess who thought of it first? Yes, online dating agencies.
They have perfected the art of convincing people to seek for love. Now, love is a subjective word with different branches. But for the most part, horniness is the usual driving force. Unless you’re a medical practitioner, you’d have to work remotely. You don’t have to wake up to face tedious work hours, deadlines and long hours of commuting. What’s left to do? Curl like a ball and watch TV all day? That gets boring at some point. Lust and the need for companionship have always existed but when one is isolated indefinitely, the combo becomes a spicy cocktail. One which online dating apps cannot just get enough of. Suddenly, your crazy fears start creeping in like a prisoner in an asylum.
You are what now? In the 30s and unmarried? When last did you even get laid? Months or years? Wow, you start thinking you are undesirable. Your mind starts playing tricks on you like a Jedi. Only one way out and it’s not drugs nor alcohol. You grab your smartphone and seek for validation on online dating apps. It’s cool to swipe and like attractive people. It’s even sweeter when you are liked in return. Is it a life partner your heart yearns for? Mind-blowing casual sex? Or just companionship? One thing quality online dating services offer is the chance to meet someone with like-minds, your true match. Irrespective of whatever your reason is for online dating patronage, the fact remains that the coffers of online dating platforms are unlikely to dwindle any time soon. The aftermath of COVID19 may just snap people back to reality and realize that true happiness is from within. Online dating may just be a mirage of excitement.
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