Imagine: in the living room of a home, an individual swipes left and rights on his mobile phone. The man’s goal isn’t to kill time but find love. This is like trying to fish in a virtual ocean and hope that you catch someone who has escaped. You know what else? Sometimes things work out wonderfully, become a source of inspiration.
Mike for example. He worked 9 to 5 and spent the weekends hanging out with his buddies. After hearing of the successes from his buddies, he decided one night to test out online dating. “Why not?” he thought. Lisa was a woman who also loved hiking and horror films.
It was at the local coffeeshop that they had their first meeting. It was instant chemistry, as they talked about everything and anything from the trails that were their favorites to Stephen King’s latest book. As if they were old friends, it felt like the two of them had been together for a long time. It’s now two years since they got engaged.
Sam was an introverted programmer who found social occasions awkward. A friend of his convinced him that he should join an internet dating site more as a prank than anything. Sam took this seriously, and created an online profile that reflected him – quirky hobbies and all.
Emma was an artist, but she also had a passion for programming. Their bond was formed over conversations late at night about art installations, algorithms and other topics. In no time, they became inseparable.
Dave was another fitness-obsessed person who enjoyed sharing his workout tips with others on social media. However, Dave struggled to match the energy level of someone he met offline. Sarah is a marathon-runner who has boundless energy. He met Sarah through an app that was specifically designed for active lifestyles.
It was dawn when they first met for a quick jog through the park. Soon, they realised that their running together was fueled with endorphins.
These aren’t stories from fairy tales. Instead, they show how the technology of today can help bridge the gap between two people seeking genuine relationships. Even though there will be challenges along the journey, including ghosting and deciphering mysterious messages, success is even sweeter once you’ve found someone to keep.
It’s also not all roses and butterflies in the digital dating world. You’ll find plenty of fish here, some even catfish. It’s possible to catch something spectacular if your are prepared to be true to you and cast a wide net.
Remember Tom Is a travel blog constantly moving around from country-to-country? Maria was a fellow globetrotter, who also documented her experiences through gorgeous photographs.
In just six months, they have decided to take spontaneous vacations together each few weeks although initially living on opposite continents. They now run a joint travel blog that inspires others around the globe!
This is the essence of it–virtual interactions are transformed into tangible, lifelong relationships that include laughter & experiences shared.