Is Instagram the
new Tinder?
The key to Instagram? Post a photo with Gigi (if you dare, because taking a photo with a supermodel can also be bad for your self-esteem). It's good for the likes, take a look. And for about two hundred-plus followers. Super fun. But G, it turns out, is also good for your love life. I found quite a few messages in my Insta inbox from the opposite sex, and there were also plenty of hearts thrown around. And honestly, what girl doesn’t like a bit of attention, right?
What’s striking is that I, someone who never really dates via apps, unexpectedly ended up in the online dating world . And I’m actually quite enjoying it, because you know what it is? You have a bit more insight into the other person. Well, it also depends on what kind of account they have. Take mine as an example: I post the fun things I do for work, my friends, parties I like to go to, and yes, also some clothing (for example, you can find my favorite new Ganni T-shirt).
Requires mad stalker skills. I'm good at that. So: need help?
You just find out faster what kind of person someone is – especially thanks to Instagram Stories. Of course, don’t forget that all the negative things and ugly days aren’t posted online, but you get what I mean. It’s definitely more than those few photos you can post on your online dating app.
So: Insta the new Tinder. This is how you tackle it and find your future boyfriend:
- Find that cute boy. Scroll through the explore page once, and you’ll see what the people you follow like. There’s a good chance that friends of yours have liked a photo of one of their friends. And let’s say that friend just happens to be very handsome…
- Do some good research and check if he’s single. Requires mad stalker skills. I'm good at that. So: need help? Email me: elke@amayzine.com.
- Start liking his photos. But not too much at once. And maybe don’t scroll all the way back to 2012. There’s a fine line between showing interest and coming off as a stalker.
- Are you getting some Instagram love back? Great. Then it’s time for some private work. Send a message or respond nicely to an Instagram Story he posted. Do come up with something fun to send rather than just: ‘Hi, I liked your photos’ or just ‘Hi’ with a wink emoji. #boring. I’m a sucker for funny memes myself, but do make sure that if you want to send something funny, the other person gets it too.
- Is there a lot of contact? Yehess, #winning. Time to take it offline. Exchange numbers. Start texting. And more importantly: schedule a date.
- Date planned? Great. Need some inspiration? I just happened to write about original date tips…
Will it work out with your Insta-boy? Will you also post a photo of you two together to make it #instafficial? I like that. Happy dating!
