How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?
Do you really know? 
About this episode
One of the biggest indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that on people’s mental health. Limited social interactions have led to feelings of loneliness increasing for many, all across the world. In light of this, it comes as no surprise that people have been actively seeking friendships and connections with others more than ever before. Data from Tinder suggests that the average number of conversations, and the average length of conversations, increased during lockdown. What are some examples? How do these friendship apps work? Why do people use friendship apps? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Does voluntourism do more harm than good? Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes? Should my next holiday be a staycation? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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