Written by, July 17 -- Akshita Pandey, Moitrayee Das

Over the past two decades, online dating has evolved from something people were once hesitant to admit to one of the most common ways individuals form romantic relationships. Platforms like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge have transformed dating into a fast, accessible, and highly digitized experience, where finding potential partners is as simple as swiping through profiles on a screen.

What was once built through gradual interaction and emotional connection is now often reduced to quick judgments based on photographs, bios, and curated first impressions. While these apps have undoubtedly made meeting new people easier and more convenient, they have also changed the way individuals perceiv...