In addition, thanks to their segmentation tools, these platforms also help introverts to be more likely to meet. For example, according to The CIU, 76.2% of people who declare themselves homosexual or bisexual found a date; and at a general level, 90.4% of the users of the apps have specified at least one exit, which makes the approach easier.
In turn, a study carried out by Tinder revealed that the term “introvertidx” appears 33% more that “extrovertidx” in the biographies of his platform. Another, prepared by Bumble, revealed that 53% of its respondents prefer to have a first approach virtually, against 38% who like it more in person.
How to use dating apps if you are an introvert
According to psychologist Vivian Hähne, a certified systemic consultant and stress management coach, introverts often find that their personality is not properly taken into account and respected, leading to a greater need for attention to this personality trait. the personality.
“Add your personality type on a dating profile can provide a sense of security and counter potential misunderstandings, as introversion and reticence can be misinterpreted as disinterest or arrogance,” she shared.
One of the advantages that Hähne shared is that the first approaches are much easier and offer an opportunity to get to know each other more slowly.
Through an app you can formulate your messages with peace of mind because you don’t have to sit right in front of your date and if you share some interesting facts about yourself in your bio, you can create a good conversation base and avoid awkward small talk.
On the other hand, online dating offers the opportunity to get to know each other more slowly and lay the foundation for deeper relationships, not just superficial ones. This slower way of meeting someone online can be much more comfortable for introverts. In addition, this can also help them to better identify red flags (risk attitudes).
In turn, the dating apps offer tools which can be very useful for introverted people.
In addition to power filter by sexual preference, age, interests and location, which increases the chances of getting along with someone a little more than in person, there are other tools like games.
On platforms like Bumble is a “quiz game”, where you just have to press a button and predetermined questions are suggested to “break the ice”, such as the recent favorite series or musical tastes. This allows the first approach to be easier if you saw someone you liked but you don’t know what to say.
Other tool is “incognito”. The premium version of Bumble and Tinder allows you to be in invisible or incognito mode. This feature initially hides your profile from other app users, so no one will see it unless you swipe it to the right. It also means your matches are more likely to be the people you’re most interested in connecting with, giving you control over who can see your profile and taking the stress out of you.
