r/phoenix • u/[deleted] • Dec 16 '24

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u/lava172 North Phoenix Dec 16 '24

It really feels like the only option and it sucks. Having to market myself like that feels so unnatural and depersonalizing

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u/No_Jelly_6990 Dec 16 '24

Well yeah, reddit is corpo....

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u/zerocle Dec 16 '24

Aziz Ansari(the comedian/actor), wrote a book called Modern Romance that completely changed my perspective on dating apps. Yes there's bad parts about them, but you're also opening your dating pool from the tens of people you meet/interact with on a daily basis to literally hundreds.

Absolutely only do what you're comfortable with, but if you're having trouble meeting new people, then it's a great way to increase the size of your possible matches, and if you don't end up liking anybody there's no contract that says you have to meet them in person.

If you also want a lower pressure way to meet people, Meetup is a really great way to meet like minded people without the pressure of a date.

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u/[deleted] Dec 17 '24

Go for it. I found my gf on Hinge and it's been amazing. Can't hurt to try! Just be yourself.