Is Online Dating Ideal for Nerds?

A common complaint about us millennials is we spend too much time on the internet instead of the real world. Maybe it’s true. Just look at how much dating has changed. Once upon a time, you had to go out and meet people. Now you can just swipe on your phone. Consider the fact that 15% of U.S. adults have used an online dating app.

You’ll find almost anyone on dating apps: men, women, white, black, straight, gay, etc. But is online dating for nerds?

The answer is a resounding “yes.” As a nerd and online serial dater myself, I can testify that us geeks thrive on sites like Tinder and Ok Cupid. Let me explain the reasons why:

You can find other geeks

Internet dating makes it easier than ever to screen people before you meet them. Their profile should tell you everything you need to know. Are they a fan of Doctor Who, Star Wars, or Game of Thrones? Excellent! You already have a conversation starter.

Furthermore, you can advertise these facts on your profile too. Maybe can quote Monty Python and the Holy Grail in its entirety or perhaps you cried during Dumbledore’s death. Either way, you can share these facts with potential dates. Post pictures of your best anime cosplay or that time you met Felicia Day.

Data from Statistic Brain found that 64% of online daters think that shared interests are the most critical thing to they look for in a partner. Less than half of respondents said that physical attractiveness was the most crucial quality. This news is excellent for all of us who might not look like Channing Tatum but are incredibly passionate about our interests.

Some sites are great for geeks

If eHarmony and Bumble aren't your cups of tea, you have several other options. There are plenty of niche dating sites for farmers, tall people, adulterers, deaf people, cat lovers, and ever ethnic, religious, or sexual group. Nerds are no exception.

Some excellent geeky dating sites include:

• Geek2Geek: Matchmaking site based on nerdy interests
• TrekPassions: Sci-fi fans, especially Star Trek
• The Atlasphere: Ayn Rand fans
• LFGDating: Geeks and gamers
• OtakuBooty: Anime and manga fans aka otaku
• Tastebuds.fm: Matches based on music taste
• ALikeWise: Matches based on literature taste

Online dating is great for introverts

If you're like me, you probably won't dream about approaching an unknown woman at a bar unless you had a bit of liquid courage. The internet helps take away plenty of those awkward barriers. You can carry out in-depth conversations about Pixar theories or the newest Pokémon game all without leaving your house.

Online dating for nerds has never been easier. Communication over the internet takes off a lot of pressure you would otherwise face in person. You have the time to get to know your date before you meet up with them. You can plan what you will say and do beforehand.

Conclusion

Internet dating might have been an unusual idea a decade ago, but it’s now become widely accepted among the general population. In fact, 59% of U.S. adults say that online dating is a great way to meet new people. There is far less of a stigma nowadays. You will have no problem finding the right person for you. You can filter out people by all sorts of metrics.

Someone out there is looking for love just like you. Go out and meet your next Princess Leia (or Princess Peach, Zelda, or whomever else).