cyberdating
Romance via internet
Cyberdating is romantic pursuit conducted online—meeting potential partners through dating apps, websites, or social media rather than in person.
The term emerged in the 1990s as internet dating became common: After her divorce, she tried cyberdating for the first time.
Now often shortened to simply "online dating."
Pull toward something
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- connectionA joining or relation
infatuation · crush · sparks · compatibility · interest · affection · wooing · admirer
Sending written digital communications
- chattingInformal verbal exchange
- video callReal-time visual telecommunication
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
wink · icebreaker · ghosting · unmatching · blocking · screenshot · flirting · DM
Mobile device software
- websiteOnline page collection
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
profile · interface · userbase · geolocation · notifications · preferences · filter · subscription
Informal planned gathering
- IRLPhysical world, abbreviated
- setupHow something is arranged
- rendezvousScheduled meeting at agreed location
- encounterUnexpected meeting or confrontation
introduction · icebreaker · venue · safety · public place · face-to-face · awkward · nervous
attraction
Pull toward something
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
connection · infatuation · crush · sparks · compatibility · interest · affection · wooing · admirer · pursuit
messaging
Sending written digital communications
- chattingInformal verbal exchange
- video callReal-time visual telecommunication
- textingSending typed mobile messages
emoji · wink · icebreaker · ghosting · unmatching · blocking · screenshot · flirting · DM · reply
app
Mobile device software
- websiteOnline page collection
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
algorithm · profile · interface · userbase · geolocation · notifications · preferences · filter · subscription · premium
meetup
Informal planned gathering
- IRLPhysical world, abbreviated
- setupHow something is arranged
- rendezvousScheduled meeting at agreed location
encounter · introduction · icebreaker · venue · safety · public place · face-to-face · awkward · nervous · excitement
cyberdatingarranged marriage
Family-selected spousal pairing
chance encounter · matchmaking · workplace romance · love letters · college sweetheart
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