Tinder

When I was a kid, I had a friend who took me fishing. He taught me how to bait my hook and how to cast a line. I waited patiently by the water until I felt a little tug on the line, and then I reeled in a fat trout. I was thrilled – but …

Despite living in a world where everyone carries a high-quality camera in their pocket, most regular guys still struggle to have good photos of themselves. And while there are plenty of women getting Tinder swipes with a single mirror selfie, that won’t cut it for the dudes out there.  Unfortunately, taking solo pics is hard. …

So you’ve been going to the same coffee place for a while. And the cute barista has started putting a tiny heart above the i in your name when she writes it on your takeaway cup. (Of course, guys called Steve will never get to experience this pleasure. Screw you, Tim, Simon, Martin, Michael…) Sure, …

One thing dating apps like Tinder do is open up a world of possibilities. Swipe after swipe of people you might have never encountered if you were limited to real-life interactions. But at some point, worlds collide. You’ll notice a familiar face: a colleague, an ex, or a family member. And after a panicked left …

Even in 2023, Tinder is still burning brightly on the dating app scene. Whether you’re new to the world of online dating or you’ve been around the block, I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of Tinder. It’s your one-stop swiping shop – the dating app that makes you make a decision with the swish of a …

From blue ticks to getting left on read, it often feels like online privacy is a thing of the past. But we’re not always looking for a conversation. Sometimes I just want to scroll in peace! And if Instagram announces to everyone that I’m “currently active” at all times, how am I going to keep …

Thanks to Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin, we’re increasingly visible online – our public, professional, and rather more unfortunate 4 am-on-a-Saturday morning identities are out there for all to see. And now we’re supposed to put our hearts on our sleeves on a dating profile that just anyone could stumble on? Figuring out how Tinder works …

It sucks when something’s locked behind a paywall. From the New York Times to Disney Plus, there are so many corners of the internet locked away unless you’re willing to splash the cash. Missing out on cutting-edge journalism is one thing – but what about the love of your life? When it comes to figuring …

If you’ve ever blurted out the wrong thing on a first date, then you’ll know the feeling of wanting to turn invisible. The waiter said “enjoy your meal” and you replied, “you too!”. Or your date talked about their enduring respect for the works for Karl Marx and you agreed that he and his brothers …

You’re a Tinder pro! Or, you’ve at least been swiping quite a lot recently. And/or have swiped a lot in the past. Whatever, you’re hardly someone’s grandparent… but what is this Tinder ‘Activity’? Is it new? Lucky for you and your pride, yes. Hot on the heels of adding Explore, Tinder is adding more features.  …