Dating & Relationships
Finding True Love On Social Media
Finding Love Online
The advent and popularity of social media sites and apps, has given the online dating world a lot of traction. Location notwithstanding, dating apps connect lovers across borders.
Social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook were initially designed to connect friends but they’ve evolved into a platform where finding love has become a possibility.
The question now is; how easy can it be to find love on these social media platforms? Or what skills can you deploy to attract people on these platforms?
below are the pros and cons of online dating.
Instant Connection
Instant Connection
When you meet someone offline, getting to know them would take some time. Bombarding them with a long list of questions – like what their favourite childhood memory is, isn’t something people usually do.
Chatting with someone over a social media platform allows a to and fro conversation without any form of reservation. Social media platforms have proven to be one of the fast ways to learn about someone.
Getting to know what makes someone tick can help you identify candidates that could be the perfect match for you.
The Human Element
The Human Element
While social media platforms are amazing tools to connect with people who share similar interest with you, the human element can be entirely neglected.
Regardless of how much time you spend chatting with someone or the connection you both share, there is a need to meet the person face-to-face.
Without this, it is nearly impossible to tell if there’s a genuine connection between you two.
Dating Tools
Dating Tools
Some people still find it difficult to find love even on these social media platforms. This is due to reasons that can be tackled with a little help.
Some of these dating platforms have developed programs to build confidence in shy and unsuccessful singles.
Safety Is Key
Safety Is Key
When getting to know someone online, it is important to keep a certain level of privacy. You need to be vigilant and extra cautious because people aren’t usually what they seem.
When you’ve decided to meet the person you’ve been chatting with for a while, ensure to pick a public place that is safe and visible. Do not forget to let a friend or family member know who you’re going to see and where you’d be meeting them.
Conclusion
Do not rule out the possibility of finding true love online. People meet their soulmates online, you can meet yours too. Besides finding love, social media platforms are great media to find, connect and make friends for life.
Always take your time to know someone – don’t rush. Some people portray an unreal version of themselves in the bid to attract people. So it would be wise to know these people first before you start catching feelings or make any serious life decisions.
