Study finds online relationships are just as strong as ones that start IRL, confirming what gays have known forever
scientific journal Social Sciences not only dispel the bad rap around app-based relationships, but hint that society’s opinion is changing.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“not all fairytales start off with ‘Once Upon a Time.’ Chris and I met almost 9 years ago on Grindr.
I believe our first conversation was about ‘seeing what’s out there’ and not having any expectations…” ? congrats to husbands Bryan & Chris ???????? #MetOnGrindr pic.twitter.com/6zq8ZSNTM1It’s a pretty big deal, considering online dating has long been perceived as desperate, superficial, inauthentic, or virtually nonexistent… despite being the safest and easiest way for gays to meet.For the study, 233 American college-aged students were surveyed on the quality of their current or last relationship based on “aspects such as satisfaction, intimacy, and trust.”Although 86% of respondents had met their partner IRL and only 34% through the apps, there was “no significant difference” in the reported quality of these connections.No, duh!Honestly, we’re not surprised considering Gay Twitter X is filled with success stories from couples that met on platforms like Grindr, Jack’d and Tinder.Even gay celebs like Colton Underwood, Graham Norton, Sam Smith, and Troye Sivan are noted users of the apps.its so unfortunate that the leading gay apps are called Grindr and Scruff.
so abrasive. like imagine if the world was actual beautiful and right and the leading hookup app was called Soliloquy.And yes, many of our go-tos are often written off as physique-focused hookup apps. (You know which ones we’re talking about.)But a recent survey from the Gay Therapy Center found that’s not entirely the case.According to their queer-focused study, 91% of respondents considered both photos and “written profile” in finding a match.
