And that raises the question: casual and noncommittal as it may seem to online date, do our swipes carry material consequences for the marriage market?
While some may declare that these apps spell the death of romance, they are here to stay. In addition to the old standbys of and OkCupid, young, unattached people are spoiled for choice with a bevy of apps: Tinder, the one best suited for one-time hookups, Hinge for more serious entanglements, Bumble as a so-called feminist alternative (only women can initiate messages), and more. I recently discovered for myself the frenzy that has consumed my generation: online dating.