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 Tinder is a FIAT phenomenon. 
 What do you mean by that, exactly? 
 A high time preference phenomenon. 
 I have never heard that phrase before. If you don’t mind, what does “high time preference” mean? 
 Google is your friend here 😊 
 I think I get it. So Tinder is about satisfying short term desires at the expense of long term well being. Fiat does the same by encouraging short sighted financial behavior. 
 What do you mean? 

I met my husband on there and it felt like a very pure and honest experience. He "super liked" me and I swiped right. He messaged and I responded. Met up for a date a day later. Found out we live two blocks away from each other. Been inseparable since 🥰

Sure lots of bad dates before that but that's ok cause you only need it to work eventually right once. 
 An inspiring and refreshing anecdote ❤️

I don’t like the way it makes me judge people in a second or two based on a few photos. Also, being judged is unpleasant.

Yet again, your story is beautiful and I believe some people are mean’t to meet that way. Very happy for you ❤️ 
 *meant 
 Thank you 🥰

I think judgement is normal and should help guide you to who may be best for you. Attraction is so important but the key is to redesign what you’re attracted to if you’re not getting the results you want. That’s what I loved about Tinder. Lots of opportunities to switch up what I was looking for.