How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?

Do you really know?
23 sty 2025 4 min
How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?
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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 : What 5 foods can improve brain performance? How have Pride Parades evolved over the last 50 years? Why do we put on weight when in a relationship? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 22/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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