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I've been on hookup/dating apps for about a month and a half now; on and off. I've seen episodes of catfish but I always thought not me. Until I tried linking up with guys on Grindr. At first it was just a little odd. Trading pictures with guys and thinking everything was going well until the moment to meet. Now, I understand nervousness. I too was once intimidated to meet up with another guy because at the time I was just curious and wasn't going to actually act on my urges. I would always admit to the guy that I was nervous and I would be in contact.
However, these cases are a bit different. I have found it absolutely ridiculous the amount of catfishing that goes on within these apps. From stealing pics off of people's IG pages, to using their friend's pictures or just stealing it off another profile. My question is why do people feel pressured especially on the predominantly hookup/dating apps.
Is it because of low self esteem? Maybe people just like collecting nude photos? The pressures from society? Please help me understand why this seems to be a staple in the culture nowadays and if it's not and I'm just overreacting please explain. Because I think my viewpoints are pretty valid on this becoming close to absurd.
However, these cases are a bit different. I have found it absolutely ridiculous the amount of catfishing that goes on within these apps. From stealing pics off of people's IG pages, to using their friend's pictures or just stealing it off another profile. My question is why do people feel pressured especially on the predominantly hookup/dating apps.
Is it because of low self esteem? Maybe people just like collecting nude photos? The pressures from society? Please help me understand why this seems to be a staple in the culture nowadays and if it's not and I'm just overreacting please explain. Because I think my viewpoints are pretty valid on this becoming close to absurd.