A Tinder spokesperson told the Herald that although much of the world remained under lockdown, more than ever Tinder users were still getting out there digitally and swiping with their passport feature. Like Tinder, Bumble- a dating app where women make the first move, had also seen overwhelming increases in "quality chats". A spokesperson said from the week of March 15 to the week of March 29 they saw a 23 per cent increase in messages being sent globally and a 31 per cent increase in Bumble video calls.
Dating apps have long since shed the stigma and embarrassment which sometimes plagued couples who met online. For many, in fact according to a study last year, potentially most of us, will now meet our future partners online. Christchurch woman Lucie Minehan-Fitzgerald is also looking for matches in a post-pandemic world. The year-old told the Herald she was ideally looking to find someone on Tinder during the lockdown who she could connect with when restrictions eased but she also wasn't looking for anything serious.
She said her online dating matches had been more chatty than usual, which she attributed to the lockdown. On top of the potential to meet a new man, Minehan-Fitzgerald said swiping also helped her pass her house-bound time when she usually would have been going out for drinks or seeing friends. It wasn't just her romantic relationships that were getting a boost from the apps, Minehan-Fitzgerald said she and her flatmates bonded over their Tinder use and swipe away together in the lounge - comparing new flames.
New Zealand dating coach and relationship expert Adriane Hartigan said Kiwis already date quite differently compared to other places in the world. She said older generations were more conservative with their dating, and younger people were more interested in having experiences and learning more about themselves. Her main observation was that those who were light hearted and not serious about relationships won't spent much time online, but those who are really curious about dating and relationships will use this time to explore.
Over the next few months, Hartigan said dating behaviour in New Zealand will change because people will get more confident putting themselves out there online. Online dating isn't without risk, she cautioned that people should take their time getting to know each other before jumping straight into video calls. Christchurch Accountant Ethan Laby is looking for a relationship but doesn't usually go on dates because he doesn't have much time, however since the lockdown, he said he was spending more time chatting to romantic potentials.
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