In Colombia, only in 2021, 47% of Internet users accessed dating websites or applications in order to meet their next partner, as reported by .co Internet and the Centro Nacional de Consultoría.
Of the 47% of people who use these applications, at least 83% of them did manage to connect with someone through the network. Valentine's Day, one of the most beautiful days of the year, because love is in the air, a great opportunity for those who have been single for some time and who are looking for Cupid to finally shoot them this year. On many occasions, meetings with friends of friends and other "old-fashioned" methods are not as successful in finding a better half, which is why many turn to dating applications. In fact, in Colombia, only in 2021, 47% of Internet users accessed dating websites or applications in order to meet their next partner, as reported by .co Internet and the Centro Nacional de Consultoría in his study "perceptions and use of the internet". Likewise, the study showed that of the 47% of people who use these applications, at least 83% of them managed to connect with someone through the network. This especially in the Coffee Region (91%), Santanderes (87%) and Bogotá (88%). However, when interacting with strangers, you have to have various aspects to make it a safe meeting, preventing you from being robbed or something that threatens your life from happening, for this reason, he really talks about the following aspects to take into account at the moment looking for a partner online and having dates with strangers: You have to find a reliable and safe application In the application stores there are several options to find a partner, it is best to choose one that meets your needs. One of the most common is Tinder, which has more than 300 million downloads in the world and is the most used. Using it is very simple: on the home page you can see the profiles of people who meet the characteristics of interest to the user ( sex, distance and age range). If someone likes you, they have to swipe right or else swipe left.
For its part, there is Grindr, which is the most popular application for LGTBIQ+ people in the world, which uses a georeferencing system to show people nearby, so you can talk to users to find what you want. While Bumble differs in its way of establishing relationships, only women can start a conversation, in order to confront the prejudices that are held when they speak first, while seeking to be a safer space. You have to know the person in digital This means that when you start to meet people online, it is good to view their profiles on social networks and get to know them better in that environment, without rushing to have a first date until you feel completely safe and confident. Don't forget the violinist This advice does not refer to taking another person to the appointment, but it is better to have someone close to whom you can tell where the appointment will be, at what time and with whom, so that they are alert to any situation. A very good idea is to send the location in real time and be in contact with that person with the news of the appointment.
A public place is always better The first date is the best to determine the type of compatibility you can have with a person, but it can also be an opportunity to take advantage of other situations. For this reason, it is better to go to a well-known and crowded place in the city, which will give you greater confidence, comfort and peace of mind, not only in terms of security but also in the appointment in general. Use security tools Caution never hurts, therefore, in mobile devices, such as those of Realme, they have the option to make calls or send SMS in risky situations, for which it is enough to press the power button on the equipment five times. , once this action is carried out, the device will make the call automatically. You can also go to the option of sending an SMS that has current location, photos and audio recordings of the cell phone environment. In the same way, this function allows you to make a direct call to the numbers of the emergency services, such as line 123.
It is still an appointment to be enjoyed Dating is not like a job interview, so it's good to be relaxed and willing to listen to the other. Being honest, authentic and showing personality will always be the best option. So you don't have to feel pressured to please the other, without doing anything you don't want or with which you don't feel totally comfortable. “Technology is a great tool, even to find a partner; but it is very important to know that there are some aspects that we must take into account so that meetings and appointments are increasingly safer and that technology also helps us to achieve it, so getting a better half safely is very possible, ”he says David Gutiérrez, realme's senior public relations manager for Colombia and Peru. Article taken from technocio.com
By: Technocio