Devyn Simone, Tinder’s Resident Relationship Expert, joins Damona in celebration of Valentine’s Day to test Damona’s online dating knowledge in a Tinder Trivia showdown! Whether you’re feeling the love or dodging Cupid’s arrow this year, we’ve got something for you. Then in a special Dear Damona and Dear Devyn, our questions this week are:

• My matches want to skip getting to know each other and get straight to the date. How do I deal with this?


• I keep getting ghosted. Am I coming on too strong?

You can find Tinder in the App Store or the Google Play Store, and you can find Devyn on Instagram @DevynSimone

*This is NOT a sponsored episode*

Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com

TIMESTAMPS

Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00 )  

Welcome to Dates and Mates (00:00:06 )  

Introducing Devin Simone (00:02:05 )  

Catch-Up Between Friends (00:02:41 )  

Tinder Trivia Game Introduction (00:03:52 )  

The Evolution of Online Dating (00:04:54 )  

Importance of Hope in Dating (00:08:06 )  

First Trivia Question: Tinder's Activity Day (00:09:07 )  

Burnout in Dating (00:11:27 )  

Maximizing Dating App Time (00:12:21 )  

Momentum in Online Dating (00:14:14 )  

The Importance of Phone Calls (00:14:28 )  

Trivia Game Begins (00:15:26 )  

Benefits of Tinder's Passport Feature (00:16:34 )  

Changing Dating Parameters Post-COVID (00:17:05 )  

Misconceptions About Dating Options (00:20:49 )  

Investment in Dating Apps (00:23:44 )  

Study on Men's Perceptions of Women (00:24:18 )  

Reality of Men's Relationship Goals (00:27:08 )  

Understanding Individual Relationship Seriousness (00:28:33 )  

The Importance of Online Dating Opportunities (00:29:25 )  

Trivia Game Introduction (00:30:08 )  

Loud Looking Trend (00:31:14 )  

Shift in Dating Culture (00:32:11 )  

Self-Reflection in Dating (00:34:34 )  

Profile Photo Selection (00:39:31 )  

AI Photo Selector Tool (00:42:42 )  

Tinder Data Insights (00:43:24 )  

AI Tools for Profile Building (00:44:13 )  

Using Data for Dating Ease (00:45:07 )  

Support Beyond Profiles (00:45:42 )  

Confidence through Tools (00:46:11 )  

Quality of Relationships (00:46:59 )  

Listener Questions Introduction (00:47:38 )  

Handling Men on Dating Apps (00:48:43 )  

Importance of Pre-Screening (00:49:33 )  

Communication Methods (00:50:49 )  

Scheduled Mini-Dates (00:52:12 )  

Ghosting and Quality Connections (00:52:28 )  

Assessing Dating Patterns (00:53:25 )  

Self-Inquiry in Relationships (00:54:01 )  

Defining Quality in Partners (00:56:00 )  

Closing Remarks and Appreciation (00:56:54 )  

Closing Remarks and Thanks (00:57:25 )  

Valentine's Day Episode Mention (00:57:25 )  

Upcoming Guest Announcement (00:58:32 )  

Valentine's Day Wishes (00:58:32 ) 

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