/ 24 August 2021

A dating dealbreaker…

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A lot of thought can go into making a dating profile stand out, but it turns out there’s one attribute that’s particularly eye-catching: a COVID-19 vaccination. Dating apps like Bumble and Tinder have introduced tags on member bios where you can indicate whether or not you’re vaxxed. It’s been added after the companies reported an increase in users asking about the status of their prospective dates. Hinge says users who had ‘vaccinated’ on their profile had 30% more matches. And it’s not just about staying safe – members say it’s a good way to rule out anti-vaxxers and to find people with a “similar mindset”. We’ve said it before: what a time to be alive…

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