5 Reasons I'm Glad I Stayed on Tinder Until It Paid Off

Tinder gets a bad rap. It's a relatively shallow dating app that's earned a reputation for facilitating quick hookups, but not everyone on there is looking for cheap thrills. When I joined over two years ago, I wanted a relationship. Having just moved from 3,000 miles away, I didn't know a lot of people and it way an easy (and yes, fun) way to meet guys. Having said that, Tinder doesn't come without its share of frustrations — but then again, welcome to dating in general.

I can't speak for anyone else, but Tinder worked for me. Trust me, no one is as surprised as I am. Here's what happened and what I learned.