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There used to be a time when online dating was stigmatized as a last ditch effort from lonely, socially awkward people seeking romance, but that is no longer the case in 2017.

According to a study done by Pew Research Center in 2015, 15 percent of American adults have used online dating sites and/or dating apps. While this figure seems low, consider this: dating app participation by those aged 18 to 24 has nearly tripled since 2013. On top of this, this method of meeting a companion has also exploded amongst baby boomers. Finally and above all else, a Consumer Reports study showed that a staggering 44 percent of respondents were in a serious long-term relationship or married because of online dating.

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Tinder, a mobile location-based smartphone app, allows users to decide on potential romantic matches based on a few pictures and a short, self-written description. If two users swipe yes on each other, than they are deemed a match and are able to strike up a conversation.

The most basic Tinder version is free to use and has earned a reputation as a facilitator of no-strings attached hook-ups between strangers. It has become extremely popular amongst millennials who are not looking for the more serious relationship that traditional dating sites like eHarmony and Match tend to offer.

But, how successful is Tinder in connecting people that are seeking affinity? According to new data gathered by LendEDU, Tinder has modest success in fostering relationships despite most users not even using the app for that purpose.

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