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Tinder Tutor
I'm not a dating expert and I don't specialize in this kind of stuff, this is just my opinion on Tinder and what I've encountered. I can't possibly be the only woman tired getting dick pics? And yes you can't send photos through Tinder but if you link your Instagram or Snapchat, then well, you are getting dick pics. I mean there's nothing wrong with it if you ask for the dick pic... But just receiving it with no warning, it's annoying. It honestly turns me off from Tinder completely. Men, y'all need to work on how you approach women also, I'm not saying all men. I'm tired of the first message you send is talking about my big ass titties or the basic hey that's followed up with all one word responses. I like when a man inboxes me and says something like, "Hey I love your eyes. How has your day been? Let's get to know one another." To the people who are on Tinder just for sex, that's awesome, but let it be known. Don't tell someone that you are just looking for friends or want something more, and then just fuck her at your mom's house, feeding her pillow talk and never talk to her again. Ghosting is stupid if you don't want to see anyone again just let it be known, but ignoring someone or leading them on is pathetic.
By Feeling Brand New8 years ago in Humans
A Conversation with an Uncovered 'Catfish,' and How to Identify Them
"So... what age are you really?" I asked, for the second time, after catching a guy who, for three days, posed as an 18 year old attractive gym junkie.
By Elle White 8 years ago in Humans
Breaking Free
Breaking Free I've been thinking a lot lately about Facebook. How much time am I wasting scrolling endlessly through meaningless posts? What could I be doing with my time that would serve a better purpose? How do I feel about all the information Facebook gathers on its users?
By sue null8 years ago in Humans
How Cell Phones Have Destroyed Relationships and How to Fix Them
What did we ever do before we had that handy little thing known as a phone? In the old days, before we had these neat little devices, we were forced to communicate with one another by speaking or writing on paper. In today's technology-centered society, we seem to have forgotten how to exist without a screen and a ding to tell us when to wake up, when to go somewhere and now these handheld gadgets can tell us when to drink water. We revolve around our phones, our laptops, and tablets. Since the introduction of cell phones, our society has become as addicted to them as an addict is addicted to a substance. Otherwise healthy relationships are destroyed, families are ripped apart, and we have lost our sense of self through the overuse of phones and like technology.
By Lady Red8 years ago in Humans
Snapchat Needs to Stop Being the New Phone Number
If one more boy asks for my Snapchat instead of my phone number I’m going to give up completely on meeting anyone! Being in my young 20s and a part of the Gen Z group, we are known to be all about social media. I mean I wouldn’t call myself old fashion but I started to see this trend once I transferred to a bigger College. Growing up, it was just normal to ask for someone's number, for homework, clubs, or just because you became friends. It's super simple to do, all you have to do is hand me the phone with the keypad open. Girls always just gave me their numbers, but boys always seemed to give me their Snapchats. When I went to community college I only experienced exchanging snapchats with a boy once, but soon after I had his number. At what point did we stop giving people our phone numbers and starting giving out Snapchats?
By Leah8 years ago in Humans
Feeling Less Than
They say comparison is the thief of joy. Well, whoever “they” are, they’re right. Haven’t you ever just been scrolling through Instagram on a Tuesday night, and seen some beauty guru or workout blogger say for the gazillionth time, “I’m just sooo thankful for the opportunity I have to share my love of {insert literally anything here} with all of you! XOXO #blessed (and other annoying hashtags). All while you’re sitting in your sweats, on your third piece of pizza because there is *no* way you’re cooking after the day you just had.
By Ali Moreland8 years ago in Humans
Why Us Girls Keep Going Back to Tinder
It's Monday night, you're 15 minutes into watching The Bachelor, and you've just turned to your phone to re-download Tinder. You say to yourself, this is the last time, one last go, maybe I will get lucky, Lauren B. found love on Tinder - why not me? You start to come up with excuses and validations to why you shouldn't feel bad for re-downloading the addictive swiping app, one being feeling lonely while watching The Bachelor (I feel you girl).
By Ashley K8 years ago in Humans
5 Types of Guys You'll Find on Tinder
Before I met my current boyfriend, I've been in the online dating conspiracy for a year and quite frankly, it was tough. But as faith would have it, that's how my man and I got together. For so long though, I didn't believe I could find someone that I would end up in a long-term relationship with. While I was out there looking for someone to share my life with, here's five guys that I've encountered on Tinder.
By Bella Poirier8 years ago in Humans
Tinder
Love is always in the air! Or at least the smoldering remains of it. What’s more inviting than the stench of one-night stands, breakups, and desperation? Forget E-Harmony or face-to-face dating—who needs to invest in relationships? What better way to find “the one” than getting the old but trendy location-based social Tinder app? No, this isn’t an advertisement, but it can’t hurt to tell (and sometimes exaggerate) the truth. Anyone who has come in contact with this masterpiece is sure to tell some crazy stories. From stalkers following others to work, men calling for blowjobs, or random girls requesting to swing in hammocks in the middle of the woods (that’s not an exaggeration), Tinder expands your horizons and your fiery horror stories. But when you’re a young, ambitious millennial, any reckless adventure will do, especially when you only have to worry about yourself because you’re as single as a dollar bill. I mean, try new things, right?
By A'Dreana Anderson8 years ago in Humans
Swipe Right for Love?. Top Story - January 2018.
What am I even doing? A wave of doubts ran through my head as I nervously watched the app download on my phone. The girl in the dorm room next to mine swore this was the only way to get over my bad breakup and I was apparently willing to try anything. Including subjecting myself to a barrage of sleazy messages, followed inevitably by the wave of completely unwanted dick pics. Tinder, while nowhere near my comfort zone, turned out to be exactly what I needed. Not only would I learn to be more confident in my interactions with the opposite sex, I would also stumble across the love of my life.
By Alina Gallupe8 years ago in Humans
The Fine Art of Social Hibernation
Not everyone wants to go outside this holiday season, this article is for you. What if you found yourself with the worst case of seasonal allergies? What if your love life was turning into a torrential soap opera and you just needed to escape into your fortress of solitude? What if you're so done with 2017 and anything below 65 degrees was not worth going outside for? Whatever the reason, the introversion within you has won and all social fabulousness has been relegated to 2018.
By Saufty ~*8 years ago in Humans
Are Internet Friends Just as Good as In-Person Friendships?
Oh, man. The big question that seems to come to light a lot more often than it did back in 2010. That doesn't mean it's a bad thing- it's actually quite fascinating!
By Emma Reed8 years ago in Humans