When you think about all the possible rejection, ghosting, and lackluster convos, online dating can be a difficult thing to put your mind to, but odds are you probably love online shopping! That’s why we’ve made it easy for you to warm up to all the dating apps by pretending you’re actually just online shopping for a partner instead. Here’s how:
When you get a match, think of it as “adding it to your cart.”
If you get anxiety from matching with someone because you know you’ll ultimately have to talk to them, think of it as “adding them to your cart” instead! This will likely ease your attitude about the whole situation, and remember – just because you added it to your cart, it doesn’t mean you have to buy it, or talk to the person you just matched with!
Ask for a second opinion.
We’ve all been there – you find a shirt, or dress, or a coat that you like, but you’re not totally sure about it, so you send it to the group chat for consensus. So why should dating be any different? If you think someone’s cute, but you just want to make absolutely sure, then feel free to send their profile to all your friends so they can give you their opinion! This will definitely make online dating way easier!
Be diligent about sizing.
Just because something online looks your size, it doesn’t always mean it’s going to fit. This translates to online dating as well, because even though someone on Tinder looks 6’2, they could actually just be standing next to an unusually short stop sign or a small coat rack! Never let the angles fool you, but if all else fails:
Learn the return policy.
This is ultra-important with online shopping, and it’s even more important when it comes to using dating apps. If you find that your date doesn’t quite fit your lifestyle, schedule, or personal taste, then make sure you do something about it in a timely fashion and return them to the store, AKA Hinge’s Discover page!
So if you hate online dating, but love online shopping, then follow these steps to treat finding your next partner like shopping for a new sweater! So fun and easy! Just make sure it’s not an impulse buy – returns are such a pain in the ass!
