The Online Hookup:
A LOVE or Horror Story I n a world full of swipe rights and double-taps to like, online dating has become a leading way to find a romantic or sexual partner. Dating apps make finding a match look promising. For some it works, while for others it can be a complete failure. BY MARIAH BROWN
TIZZ: Joseph liked to talk too much, in my opinion. He talked about a lot of topics that didn’t serve me too much purpose. CAMRYN: He and I were in contact first. He flirted a lot, and then one day, he told me that he thinks he knows one of my friends. How? I was not too sure, as I thought that we had no mutual friends at the time. TIZZ: We started talking probably a few weeks after Camryn and him connected. He definitely was a flirt. He began bringing up the fact that he might know a friend of mine and suggested that we all hang out. CAMRYN: Joseph would talk to Tizz more about the both of us, and try to keep me oblivious as if she wouldn’t tell me. TIZZ: Things started to become more weird. One day, he invited us both to a concert with a pretty heavy string attached – his ex-girlfriend! A little social media snooping will tell you everything you need to know sometimes. Of course he tried to sugarcoat all of his actions and play both sides, but we caught on very
Two close friends, Tizz and Camryn, both use online dating apps to find hookups. They openly share their online experiences and a time when they were unexpectantly included in a hookup triangle.
When did you start using online dating apps? CAMRYN: The first time my ex- boyfriend and I broke up. TIZZ: Senior year of college.
Have you had any luck with your hookups?
CAMRYN: I did have some luck once. There was one person who I hung out with and shared relatable things with. We casually dated and had so much fun for almost a year. Unfortunately, we stopped communicating out of nowhere, and it made me upset. TIZZ: I haven’t had any luck. At first I was using the apps for pure entertainment, but it does feel good to see who is interested in you. If you’ve had one, how would you describe your online dating horror story? BOTH: Yes. Our horror stories aligned in the Fall of 2022. We’ll call our guy “Joseph”.
How do you choose which dating app to use?
CAMRYN: I choose whichever app is the most appealing to me at the time. I used Tinder for a while but got bored with it. It makes you spend money to look at people. TIZZ: My favorite is Hinge: “The app that’s meant to be deleted”. There are more details given about the person you’re interested in. It does require paid add-ons (roses) which can sometimes feel like a game, so choose wisely!
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