Timeline Vodcast | Online Dating: Pros and Cons

Online dating has transformed the way humans interact, from initial matchmaking sites to the present day AI-based mobile applications. Online dating now accounts for over 381 million users globally as of 2023, and it has become a norm in the search for romantic relationships. How has this change affected relationships, trust, and intimacy?

This episode looks back at the history and evolution of online dating, from traditional personal ads to the app explosion of Tinder and Bumble. It explores the benefits of convenience, diversity, and algorithmic match as well as concerns around safety risks, superficial relationships, and rising rates of deception on these platforms. With 57% of online daters confessing to lying and romance scams increasing, the debate points to essential precautions for more safe and meaningful online relationships.

With online matchmaking shaping the future of relationships, knowing how it will affect people and navigating it well is crucial for those looking to find love online.