The Decade Of Dating - How The 2010’s Changed How We Meet People
It’s finally the end of a decade in which so much has changed. It’s been a time when it felt like every 30 seconds there was a global shift in how we did things. And one of the biggest changes, at least socially, was how we dated.
Dating has come a long way since the dating websites of the mid 00’s. These were time demanding mamoth, that asked you to fill in therapy level personality tests. They spawned what we’d now call memes, but back then where just viral videos about cat lovers.
Dating apps have brought us a lot, from the instant gratification of swiping to the very real danger of being catfished. But as we literally enter a new era, the time has come for singles to demand better. And at The Inner Circle, we’ve been listening.
These are what we think will be the dating trends for the 20’s:
Swiping is SO 2010, but scrolling is In.
Singles have a love hate relationship with swiping. It’s fun and efficient, but can be brutal and you can easily swipe past the love of your life without giving them a second glance.
But we’ve worked around this to give the best of both worlds. Profiles on The Inner Circle are detailed with information and multiple images, they literally have to be or they’re not visible. Swiping is going to be quickly left behind in the 2010’s, with singles upgrading to apps where everyone gets a proper scroll before passing judgement.
Apps that fit, instead of any app that’s available
By 2009 it did start to feel like there was a new dating app every week, for every niche imaginable. But we’ve come along way since then. The novelty ones have died a death, and the ones that offer something special are making themselves known. Like, you guessed it, The Inner Circle.
The screening is the main reason singles are flocking. Each profile is manually checked by an actual person to make sure they’re not a catfish and they’ve accurately represented themselves. This means a safe and reliable digital dating environment, where each profile you see is someone you would have swiped right on anyway (if you still felt the need to swipe).
Less time on the phone, more meeting in person
At some point, singles just got sick of messaging for a couple of weeks and then never actually meeting up. At the end of the day, dating isn’t about having someone follow you on Instagram and occasionally send you memes. It should be about actually meeting someone, face to face, and seeing if you want to share more of your time with them.
It’s exactly this reason why The Inner Circle exists. Our entire message is about getting you off your phone and sitting across from someone. This is when sparks fly. We’ve built our app from the ground up with features and functionality that’s all about getting you on IRL dates. From Spots (that list the best date venues in your area) to “Who’s Up For…” shoutouts (where you can suggest a date and see who’s free), we predict the 20’s will be less about digital dating, and more about actually getting together.
The best thing you can do for your dating life in 2020 and beyond, is download The Inner Circle for free, and spend the rest of your time flirting, in real life, with singles worth your time.
*** Using The Inner Circle during the COVID-19 outbreak ***
The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) may present a risk to those meeting offline in some regions. At The Inner Circle, we are encouraging all of our members to stay informed and follow the World Health Organisation guidelines. Please take the most up to date information from your local health authority into account when deciding to meet anyone via our platform over the coming weeks, and avoid any unnecessary risk.
The Inner Circle is the dating app for actual dates. With popular spots, incredible events, and each profile manually verified, you can reach out and get together in real life.