Online Dating

How many hours did the speaker spend on Grindr in the last week?

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

• 8.5 hours

• 5 hours

What is the main concern about dating apps according to the text?

• They are expensive to use

• They are difficult to navigate

• They promote superficial interactions

• They don't have enough users

What behavior is normalized by dating apps, as mentioned in the text?

• Sharing personal stories

• Ghosting, benching, breadcrumbing

• Mutual interests and hobbies

• Long-term commitments

What does the speaker suggest to do if you feel you're misusing dating apps?

• Ignore the feelings and continue using

• Use it more to get used to it

• Start reducing its use and turn off notifications

• Delete the app immediately

According to the text, what is a significant effect of dating apps on mental health?

• Better understanding of personal needs

• Increase in narcissistic and pathological behaviors

• Enhanced social connections

• Improvement in communication skills

What did the speaker do after realizing the amount of time spent on Grindr?

• Deleted the app and never used it again

• Hasn't been on Grindr since

• Felt shocked but made no changes

• Continued using it without changes

What is the speaker's view on meeting people through dating apps vs. in real life?

• Thinks dating apps are the only way to meet people

• Believes in the traditional way of meeting in real life

• Prefers dating apps for convenience

• Is indifferent about the method of meeting people

What does the speaker use as a source of validation, according to the text?

• Tinder

• Instagram

• Bumble

• Grindr

What is the speaker's attitude towards the possibility of a relationship?

• Prefers friendships over relationships

• Open to a relationship if someone ticks every box

• Not interested in any relationships

• Only interested in casual encounters

What does the speaker suggest doing when craving to use a dating app?

• Browse social media instead

• Talk to friends online

• Distract oneself with offline activities

• Give in to the craving