Meet the parents: Tinder introduces approval tool for friends and family
by Tobi Thomas from Technology | The Guardian on (#6FSRX)
Dating app users will be able to show possible matches to others for their opinions and recommendations
One of the most gruelling hurdles in any new relationship is when it becomes time to meet the parents. But now Tinder has come up with a way to make sure your partner has the familial seal of approval before they've even been introduced.
The dating app has created a tool called Matchmaker, which allows users to offer up to 15 friends, family members or guardians 24 hours to scrutinise their possible matches. They can view the profiles and make suggestions without having an account of their own - and, fortunately, cannot start messaging on your behalf.
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