Our Unique COVID-19 Situation:
Due to the current global pandemic, it has become extremely difficult to meet new people and form connections, which has been a hard pill to swallow for a lot of people, including myself. As someone who is relatively extroverted, I have been craving a setting in which I could just get to know others better. Despite many of the extracurriculars that I am a part of, where I work to set up virtual networking events, it has felt extremely forced. When I was given the opportunity to try out Bumble, I decided to give it a shot. After a few weeks of testing it out, I came to the conclusion that it is, in fact, the best way to virtually meet new people.
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The Set-Up Process:
After downloading the app, the user is prompted to answer a few basic questions to create their profile, as well as include some pictures. Much of this process was expected, until I got to the part where I could pick prompts that I wanted to answer to add some personality to my profile. Not only was it fun to go through and answer those questions, but I also liked that Bumble allows its users to disclose their interests. This allowed the platform to be less superficial, which is extremely difficult to do on most online dating apps.
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Another aspect of Bumble that makes it unique from other apps is that the user can decide to choose between three different modes: Bumble Date, Bumble BFF, and Bumble Bizz. I didn’t try out the Bumble Bizz mode as I personally didn’t really have a use for it, however, I did try out the other two and loved them. This app requires the girl to reach out to the boy first, which reverses the gender norm of the guy initiating a conversation. This fosters a sense of comfort and security for women who may be intimidated by men DMing them and allows them to be more at ease. The Bumble BFF mode was also a great experience, as I have never used anything like that before. Especially with COVID-19, it has been really difficult to meet new people. Although I love the friends I currently have, I have been wanting to make more friends in a safe manner, and this is a perfect way to do so!
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Final Thoughts:
Bumble truly does cater to a large group of people regardless of what they’re looking for, ranging from a significant other to a new friend to professional networking. This app goes above and beyond what a more traditional dating app would offer and focuses more on connecting people in different facets of their lives rather than just romantically. I would swipe right on Bumble over any other dating app any day, and it’s definitely worth trying out at least once.