Dating apps are overrated

Dating apps aren’t for everyone, but still, people are on them. Some people even find the one they’re looking for, while others don’t. 

I don’t like dating apps, and they give me a headache. Yes, there are cute guys on there, and maybe some guys who are way too old for me, but it’s like going in circles sometimes. Dating online is not for the faint of heart, and you can get some good surprises and a lot of bad ones.

I have had some good encounters on dating sites and many bad ones. It’s either really nice guys, but they end up rushing you or ghosting you. Or the guy seems nice, but then sends unsolicited pictures of their anatomy, and I do not, under any circumstances, want to see that. I suppose maybe some girls might want to see that, but I do not.

It’s like trying to find the right fish in the sea, and it’s filled with a lot of rotten fish. It’s hard to find the right one and sometimes not fun at all. Sometimes you do find one on dating apps, but I’ve given up on them. For one, they usually require a subscription, and I would rather not pay to go in circles or end up at a dead end with a guy. I suppose people are willing to pay for the risk of finding their person.

Another bad thing about dating apps is that people use them to hook up and have sex. I suppose some people are OK with that, I don’t know. As for me, I don’t want to hook up with every guy I match up with, and some people don’t mind. Maybe they’re lonely, I’m not sure. I am definitely not the type to hook up with a lot of guys. It’s just not my thing.

Also, another thing about dating apps is that there is a lot of catfishing, and people lie about who they really are. Or put a different picture that really isn’t them. I know that’s pretty common, and I believe it’s really sad. But as I said, dating apps are not my vibe. A lot of different people have different opinions on dating apps, and that’s also OK. 

Some people have found their person there, and I have not. I think I’m just going the traditional route and taking my chances with that, for example, by meeting new people through your friend group or your family. Maybe even a childhood friend that you’ve known for a long time. Another example would be someone you went to high school with. I want to be wooed in person with flowers and chocolates, not just on Valentine’s Day.

Sarah Newberry is a McPherson sophomore studying journalism. You can contact her on Instagram at luv2dance43

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