A lot has changed as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic. While most things were slowing down, dating apps saw a spike in
traffic. Though obviously dating apps are not a new concept, they suddenly
became the only option for many people’s love lives. Sister
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In this blog post, we’ll tell you what to expect
when poly dating post-COVID. We’ll also dive into what a healthy balance of
online and “real world” dating looks like as you set out to build your
polygamist or polyamorous family.
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Pros of Online Poly Dating
When you’re a polygamist, it’s more difficult to
meet someone organically in public than it would be for someone who is
monogamous. That’s why many poly people have turned to online dating. Dating
apps like Tinder and Bumble have broken the mainstream in the last few years
and have been successful for many. Polygamy Website
We’re sure some poly people have found a couple
dates there too, as long as they clarified what they were looking for
beforehand. That’s the beauty of dating apps and websites: You can communicate
with each other without exchanging contact information first. This is a great
way to feel each other’s personalities (and standards for a partner) out before
meeting in person.
At Sister Wives, we actually have a polygamy
matchmaking system in place to make it easier for our members. This system
analyzes every user’s profile information and matches people based on that
info. It helps you enter the dating pool starting with more compatible users,
and also notifies you whenever a potential match has signed up. Find
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Along with most other dating apps nowadays, we also
offer video chatting. Since March 2020, video dates have become a much more
used option than they were before. Of course there hasn’t been many other
choices, but many believe video chatting is here to stay.
Why? Because video chats offer a natural next step
in between talking online and meeting in person. Sure, you can message people
all day long and feel you’re hitting it off. But without speaking face-to-face
(digitally) you simply cannot know how well you will mesh.
With a texting conversation, you can take as long
as you need to think of a good response before actually hitting send on your
reply. If you’re nervous around new people or don’t do well with awkward
silences, video dating is a great way to test the waters without actually
getting stuck at a restaurant or somewhere you can’t easily excuse yourself
from. That’s not to say you should never date in the real world again (we’ll
tell you why you should in a minute!) but it does relieve a lot of pressure and
make your first in-person meeting that much more comfortable.
This is especially true when it comes to poly dating. The poly
community faces its own unique set of potential complications. Just like we feel
more comfortable talking over messages, so do phonies. Unlike monogamous
people, we join dating sites because we are looking for something serious.
Which makes it that much more disappointing if a date stands you up at a public
location after you spent time getting ready and making your way there.
Cons of Online Dating
The most obvious con is not exclusive to polygamy
dating, but is definitely very prevelant: Catfishing. Catfishing is known as
when someone uses photos that don’t belong to them and pass them off as their
own online. However, it often goes a lot deeper than that.
Many catfishes intentionally hurt people for their
own amusement. Or, they’re just fulfilling some social desire or using
someone’s affections to profit financially. Catfishes aren’t just defined by
the pictures they use. They’re defined by lying about their identity.
When it comes to people who catfish in the poly
world, there are people who could fit the bill as a typical catfish. However,
something that’s more common to happen on polygamist dating websites: People
are curious. They see the television show with the same name as our Sister
Wives website and decide to sign up.
This would be great if the person was both curious
AND open to the idea of finding poly love online. Unfortunately, they usually
aren’t. The good news is that Sister Wives (and we hope all dating apps) are
heavily monitored for fakes.
If you come across someone who is disingenuous,
report them immediately. Be sure to read our previous article on spotting the
red flags in online poly dating to learn how to recognize the signs.
Another con is the obvious missing connection.
Sure, video chatting can answer a lot of questions about how you’ll click with someone
but at a certain point, you want to spend time with them in person. As amazing
as the level technology has progressed to is, nothing will ever beat hitting it
off in person!
How to Merge The Two Worlds
Online dating may not be a permanent polygamy
dating solution, but it sure does give you options. We strongly recommend video
chatting before meeting anyone in person. Do this as early on as possible. That
way, you’ll spend less time getting your hopes up if it doesn’t work out.
Alternatively, you’ll be able to erase those doubts and be able to fully enjoy
getting to know your potential partner now that you know they’re, well,
themselves!
In short, always take advantage of the comforts and
insight gained from dating online. It’s a great way to date at your own pace
and avoid unnecessary anxiety so you can have the best poly dating experience
possible!
A perk of joining a poly matchmaking site like
Sister Wives is that you won’t just find a match, but a community as well. We
offer our members access to several helpful resources as they embark on their
dating journey including articles, community forums to ask for advice in, and
individual blogs to read about other people’s journeys.
Our goal has always been to help polygamists and
polyamorous people find love and happiness. Your perfect match could be waiting
for you here now, so sign up today!
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