Jennifer Stavros ✍️🖤💀⚰️ Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times The number of Americans meeting their spouses on dating apps has surged nearly 20% over the last decade.
34% of men report using apps vs. 27% of women.
Of those using apps, people will choose a platform (and by extension, partner) that shares their values.
Sophia Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times I interviewed a woman who was on dating apps in her 40s who met a partner there years ago that she’s still with. She was pleasantly surprised with her experience. She felt empowered.
Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times I just can't believe it took a decade for someone to realize women don't want to make the first move! Seems so obvious.
Amanda Bradford Michael is just the perfect combination of riotously funny and searingly moving.
Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times No reason to use Bumble now. Removing differentiators to attempt to expand the market is a bad move.
Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times Bumble just became Tinder, which is terrible news. Thank god I'm out of both lol
Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times Maybe instead of 24 hrs they should try 7 days?
Sophia Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times Oh my god, I thought this too! As a guy I was SHOCKED this was how it worked, when my mates told me. It basically let guys bulk swipe and wait for the women come to them.
I never used it as I was taken by then
Sophia Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times Not too obvious. Why would you say that is?
Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times Joining clubs/societies/charitable groups and attending their events, and also through sports. Hearing more cute “met at the airport” or coffee shop stories, too. Very wholesome.
Amanda Bradford Bumble The New York Times Amanda, I think you timed this market perfectly - I’ve seen a massive shift away from online dating in my friend and acquaintance group. Quality over quantity. And I love hearing their real world meet cute stories. 🥰🥰