If you are looking for love by using a dating app, you might want to think again after an expert stated that they make people less likely to commit in a relationship, as there is so much choice available.Single men and women, therefore, may instead use the services of a professional London matchmaker, helping them find a partner who not only shares similar traits and interests, but is as keen on a serious relationship as they are.Journalist Siam Goorwich spoke on Radio 4’s The Long View show, saying that the likes of Tinder may line you up with a date but these apps are not the fast track to finding love.“Users always think there’s something better out there, so even in the early stages of relationships, people are still going on Tinder and still looking for new partners or a better partner,” she said.Dating scholar Zoe Strimpel also said on the programme that modern apps are turning dating into a shopping experience, stating: “When you buy something, it’s novel and when you’re done with it, you dispose of it.”As users have so much choice with these apps – with Tinder boasting it has eight billion “connections” – they can easily dismiss potential relationships after a first date, knowing they have more options at the touch of a button.However, according to dating experts, these do not create meaningful relationships, which is why those serious about finding someone might instead use matchmaking services like Elect Club.As well as providing introductions for successful singletons, it specialises in hosting dating events, and offering advice, seminars, coaching and styling tips, improving chances of finding a lasting and serious relationship for its members.
