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To the people who found true love online dating

As I sit down to write this, I’m filled with a sense of amazement, frustration, envy, and hope all at the same time at how the world of online dating has evolved and touched lives (for better or worse). Everyone’s journey is sprinkled with skepticism, hope, and a desire to find something genuine in a world often dominated by digital facades.

Div
5 min readJan 8, 2024

In the world of online dating, where fancy looks and extroverted personalities seem to rule, it’s easy to feel lost. The superficiality that surrounds us is overwhelming. Swipe after swipe, everyone seems to be playing one-upmanship, constantly looking for something better. But amidst this, some manage to find true love. They navigate through this maze of digital facades and find a companion, a partner; some even create families and settle down. I can’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy towards them. They, like everyone else, took a leap of faith and won!

Setting up an online dating profile is a matter of minutes, but it has significantly shifted the dynamics of attention and attraction. These platforms, with more men than women, often lead to inflated egos. People engage and discard others like a hit of dopamine, contributing to a harmful cycle of meaningless interactions. Genuine connections are lost in the pursuit of fleeting attention…

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Written by Div

Astronaut Candidate Aspirant.

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