Dating Applications: An Addiction. Get Rid Of Them!

First of all, you can be identified by all sorts of unwanted people. Foreigners may have access to your real name, where you live, work or study, so your data may be stolen or you may even be the victim of phishing (online scam).

Third, you may be the victim of sexual blackmail. To avoid all this, here is the advice of specialists. Do not give too much personal information: (last name, address, employer), do not access links that require you to enter your bank card details, and most importantly do not send nude pictures or in compromising poses, keep the charm for the face-to-face meeting.

Dating applications will not disappear from our lives too soon. A study conducted by Stanford University in 2019 shows that in the USA, online dating is the most popular way for American couples to meet.

You've been using these apps long enough to start thinking that something is wrong. Wondering if there are other, less technological ways to have a social life? Well, that's enough. Meetings experts, relationship specialists, professionals who guide a healthy and normal lifestyle, all agree that it is better to know someone in reality. Here are 10 ways they can help you get out of online dating.

Delete, delete, delete!

Delete these applications without fear. It is a good way to reduce the temptation to use them. Even when you want to use them, you'll think twice before you should download them again.

Experience the things you are passionate about online

You can spend your time writing down how many people you like to ride a bike or kayak, but you could do all these things. Make a list of some areas of interest for you, places you would like to see, or adventures you would like to experience, anything but outside your home.

And when you get there, it doesn't stick to your phone; you can even pretend you don't have a battery anymore, enjoying such views and people you can talk to.

Go beyond your comfort zone

By doing the same things with the same people, you will have the same experiences forever. If you have a routine, give it up. Volunteer at a charity event, try sports. You will broaden your horizons and your circle of friends at the same time.

Take the first step

You've always noticed those people who manage to start a conversation out of nowhere, at the cafe, at the airport, at the supermarket, thinking about what it would be like if you approached things this way. It's a good idea, you don't know where such a conversation can lead

Put yourself in the shoes of someone you want to meet

Think about where you think he would prefer to go, what you think he would prefer to do. If you would like to have a partner who reads a lot, make sure you visit a library or bookstore often enough. Be creative, the possibilities are endless. If you like animal lovers, get help from an animal shelter.

Consult specialists in organizing meetings

Ask them to add you to their database. You don't know, one day someone might even appear to fit you perfectly.

Try "unseen" meetings

Various companies deal with this effectively, for a fairly small amount of money. according to your wishes and your profile.

Remember the disadvantages of meeting through applications

The reason you stopped using them was solid and still standing. You don't want to go through the situations generated by the lies and quirks of all the crazy people. Undoubtedly, you prefer quality people, even if the meetings are not as frequent.

Think hard about yourself

The way you perceive yourself is an essential element for successful meetings. Don't think that you are not beautiful or interesting enough. Just as some people do sports to train their bodies, it is just as important to train your mind in the direction that interests you.

Get out on a date

Sounds weird to you? It is understandable, but even a simple outing to a bar where you get to exchange a few words with the bartender can be something with an unexpected and happy ending. You could go out for a coffee, you could go to a show, anything can give you the opportunity to be treated the way you would like to be treated on a date.