With a click and a swipe, a soulmate can be made for life. The rise of dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble and Hinge have made finding love, sex or even a friend more convenient than ever. While many are hooked on the quick satisfaction the apps provide, others are wary of using them for fear of their safety.
There have been cases of sexual assault, rape and even death that stemmed from interactions using dating apps. According to The New York Times, Smith-Fields had a match with an older man that ended with them returning to her home and her being found deceased.
Grace Milane was strangled to death by her Tinder date just hours before her 22nd birthday. Milane was traveling during a gap year of school when she landed in New Zealand and matched with her killer. With the major risks that come with using dating apps, many are trying to stick to traditional in-person interactions.
Talk to people in person. If you are going to link with someone, try to get to know them first. And keep a weapon on you for your safety. While dating apps are taking measures to ensure the safety of their users, make sure to be careful when taking a chance like this. Smith-Fields, 23, pictured in her Instagram post. Photo courtesy, Instagram With a click and a swipe, a soulmate can be made for life. Milane, 21, pictured in a Facebook post.
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