Allison P. Davis wrote “My Tinder Decade” a New York Magazine cover about being on the dating app from the very beginning. And never going on more than five dates with anyone. How has Tinder changed her? How has it changed all of us? Host Joel Stein tries to find out without being creepy. He fails.
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10/27/22 • 23 min
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Story of the Week with Joel Stein - 10 Straight Years on Tinder
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Pushkin. Oh, hello, I didn't see you there. I'm just sitting here reading the cover of New York Magazine. It's this amazing story by Alice and p Davis called My Tinder Decade, and it is the story of the week.
Speaker 1So shortly after Tinder launched this dating site, e Harmony released a big study that showed that they had found that there are these twenty nine different qualities that if people have
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What are the 29 qualities that lead to successful marriages, according to eHarmony's study?
eHarmony released a study on 29 qualities that lead to successful marriages, but the specific qualities are not mentioned in the episode.
How does the author's experience with eHarmony differ from finding a match with their spouse?
The author shares that their experience with eHarmony did not result in finding a match with their spouse, implying a contrast between the two.
Why did the author download Tinder?
The author downloaded Tinder to make their ex-boyfriend jealous, as mentioned in the episode.
What were some notable experiences the author had while using Tinder?
The author had various experiences, including being scammed by a crypto guy and facing harassment and racial comments as a black woman on Tinder.
How did the author adjust their presentation on Tinder after gaining dating experience?
The author made adjustments to their presentation on Tinder based on their observations and experiences in the dating world.
How long has the author been using Tinder?
The author has been using Tinder for 10 years without going on a fifth date with anyone.
Is there an opportunity to witness the author swiping on Tinder?
The episode mentions an opportunity to witness the author swiping on Tinder, although it does not provide further details.
How does the speaker reflect on the impact of technology, specifically Tinder, on dating and relationships?
The speaker reflects on how technology, especially Tinder, has influenced their approach to dating and relationships.
Would the speaker still be single if they never downloaded Tinder?
The speaker questions whether they would still be single if they had never downloaded Tinder.
How has having Tinder affected the speaker's feelings of loneliness and desirability?
The speaker feels less worried about loneliness and feeling undesired since they have Tinder.
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