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Does your dating app want you to stay single?
They promise to help you find a match. But do apps really want us to find someone?
By Rebecca Twomey Jan 2, 2021
It’s 2am, the tingle in my right wrist threatens long-term damage (RSI – repetitive swiping injury), and I’m not sure I’m even blinking.
Yet I keep going, staring at my screen. Why? I’ve sent 35 messages so far – to men of varying attractiveness – and they all remain unanswered. I look for another match, hoping he’ll appear on my next swipe.