Seven years ago, when I was still earning my undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin, dating apps didn't really exist.
I met my long-term college boyfriend organically, through my older brother. When we started dating, I never had to worry about him getting on a dating app and swiping to find other girls he might be interested in pursuing. I was only dating him, he was only dating me, and our time spent together eventually blossomed into an unforgettable, three-year relationship.
Fast forward to -- I am currently 28 years old, single and living in San Francisco. I love my job working as a content marketer at a tech startup ; I enjoy my rich social life and I feel percent satisfied and stable with my current situation.
The only thing I seem to be missing is a relationship. Yet finding a long-lasting relationship during this era of multiple dating apps has actually made dating harder than ever before. Don't get me wrong -- some of you might be shaking your heads right now, thinking that this statement is entirely untrue. Yes, I am aware that many couples have met online.
It's true that dating apps do have positive results, which is why I am currently using one as well. On the other hand, however, I do think that dating apps have also ruined "good old fashion dating. Speaking from personal experience, I believe that dating has become a lot more difficult over the years, mainly because more and more apps have been created. You see, before dating apps, people would have to meet in person. Next, they would decide if they wanted to see one another again.
