Can you believe that an accidental swipe on a profile can lead you to your soulmate? Online dating is full of surprises and hence, Milan, weary of his action, accidentally swiped a profile that he thought was fake! A few days later, he got a message from that fake profile and soon, Milan and Karnika began talking and all their insecurities about landing onto a fake profile, got over. Chatting with ETimes Lifestyle, Milan and Karnika talk to us about how taking a chance at finding love online took them to a point where they are deeply in love, as ever.
Did you ever think you will find love online?
Milan: Not in the slightest! I didn’t believe in this because I didn’t know anyone who did find love online. I also thought that it would be a difficult experience to make the other person believe that you’re in for something genuine and interesting; not just for hookups.
Karnika: Absolutely not. “How can love happen online!” is what I immediately thought before I met Milan on a dating site. But it’s pretty exciting that our story unfurled in this way, from a point where we both didn’t believe in finding love online to building a beautiful, strong relationship together.
How different is online dating from finding love around you?
Milan: In online dating, women have this insecurity, quite naturally so, that it’s difficult to trust people. Sharing contacts, even after long chats is scary as most people have foul intentions. And then, it becomes difficult to convey emotions. Also, the fact that people are too quick to judge, doesn’t help.
Karnika: I feel it's like seasonal dating where people generally look for a fling rather than a person with whom they can fall in love. For many, casual relationships are a success. But we did grow a strong relationship
What are some of the things you don’t like when dating online?
Milan: Initially, there used to be no option to call the person. In addition to that, fake profiles, and lack of security on dating websites us a big hassle. There are profiles with either no bio or just one picture. In such situations, it seems very fishy.
Karnika: I agree with Milan because the option of not being able to call someone is tiring. Moreover, I think there should be a multiple answer question where we can choose what kind of relationship we are looking for like fling, long term, LDR, or one-night stand! When we joined dating sites, we didn’t have these options.
Were you putting up your perfect side while dating online or via texts? Or were you your true self?
Milan: I would say, I was truly being myself and wasn't faking one bit. In fact, I told her that I believed her dating profile to be fake. And she was pretty rude after that. I approached slowly, did not open up initially, and minded my actions and words so that I don't disrespect or demean her. Slowly, as I got to know her, we bonded pretty strongly.
Karnika: I was consciously being rude to people, because had I been "easy", simple flirty texts would have turned into eve-teasing. So yes, I tried to portray a fake side to myself on dating apps.
Can you tell us what your dating bio was about?
Milan: My bio was all about what I like and what I am looking for. It also included some lines from my favourite TV shows and some indirect lines which might make someone curious about me.
Karnika: Well the joke's on me, as I didn't put any bio. It was just one picture, along with a fake name. Spare me, I was new to Tinder!
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