It was definitely an easier way to prequalify people based on looks, values, and mutual goals, but if one (or all of those things) is a lie, the entire thing becomes much more deceptive and challenging.
I sure men take advantage of women too, but now online dating is all purely a game and it’s a regular occurrence; getting played.
I was in a 10 year committed relationship when those apps arrived and became the way I’m majority of people found their partners. If you ask Wedding Photographer, they’ll tell you that most of their couples met on apps.
I got into all of it late, and I’m just grateful. I found a good one so I could delete these fiat plagues from my phone.