At the Push of a Button

Not everyone finds it easy to get a date: firstly you have to find someone you like. For me, specific type does not even cut it: certain height, certain hair colour, certain sense of self. That or a professional rugby player, either will work.

But that’s not half of it. They have to want you and the two don’t often come hand in hand.

So wouldn’t it be great if there was an app you could use to find people, see if they’re all that great and decide if you want them before meeting them. There is. Its called Grindr and its used by guys to find hot dates and anything else that might take their fancy. One of my friends has met many a guy on it, spent many an hour getting to know people and could go out any night he wanted. I have to wait for days where I have found the perfect dress and stayed of the martini.

There is a heterosexual version: it’s called Blendr. However, it doesn’t play by the same rules.
Everyone I know who has used it has done so for friendship and whilst I think you can’t have enough friends, an app purely for dating can’t be a bad thing.

But would we really use it? Critics claim it works for guys because being only 50 metres away from someone that wants you is a turn on. It is not the same for women - one of my friends repeatedly declares her love for someone who lives 300 miles away. What’s more, but one picture and a small line claiming what position is your favourite is not enough for me to go home with someone (no matter how amazing the position is). I would take meeting someone in the flesh any day.