Chapter 39 Kill Your Dating App
KILL YOUR DATING APP
By Hannah Bell
According to the dictionary, serendipity (ser·en·dip·i·ty) is the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Is it possible to have a serendipitous moment when we trust technology for everything—even meeting other people?
Perhaps, but let’s be honest, it was easier for the ‘you got mail’ generation.
Have you ever heard that the internet killed humanity?
During my travels, one of my guides mentioned it at least once a day. He’s not right. He’s not wrong. We’re still alive, but our humanity is in bad shape. We lack empathy and compassion.
Dating in the real world is close to impossible. How do you attract someone in the real world, as opposed to doing so online or through an app?
Every year, there are more and more dating apps. Many of us agree that by swiping left or right, we’re making a choice without having to leave the comfort of our bedroom. The person on the other side knows our expectations. Some are willing to meet them while others swipe left.
What if, instead, you try offline dating?
I asked that question myself, and as you know, I’m trying it. So far, it’s scary.
Honestly, I’m not sure where to start. I went to the bookstore, searching for a guide. There’s nothing on dating in the modern-day. I browsed the internet. My search was for tips on how to find love. Where are the right places?
There’s nothing from this decade that could help me. Everything I read referenced the most recent apps.
My next approach was contacting my father. The guy’s in his mid-fifties. Surely, he knows how it was done back in the day. He answered my question with three simple words. “I’m not old.”
(He’s old enough.)
So far, I upset the old man. I bought two new outfits for my date that are not my style, and one of my best friends might stop talking to me because I keep telling him all the deets.
Mom, who’s incredibly supportive, texted me a few tips:
1) Open with a simple conversation.
2) Avoid corny pick-up lines and if a guy approaches you with one, walk away.
3) Ask questions but don’t sound like a lawyer in the middle of a deposition.
4) Sound interested, but don’t force it.
5) Avoid text conversations.
6) Learn how to connect and be authentic.
7) If everything fails, create a new profile on Tinder.
You guessed it. She has a great sense of humor. So, I met a guy. He’s easy to talk to, funny, and good looking. Our first date is tonight. Not sure if he’ll do more pick-up lines. The ones he already used on me were beyond corny. I should walk away, but did I mention he’s funny? (And hot!)
Wish us luck.
Until Next Time