Tinder

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Probably in the wrong place. But im newly single (just before Xmas) and contemplating Tinder.

But I am stuck with the kids and worried someone I know might see me (especially a student - I teach science in a large secondary school in the south east). Or worse: a parent.

Am also trying ok Cupid but that seems less intense.

Help!
Thanks.

Does your school offer any guidance re social media etc?

As NotTheFordType said check for school guidance. I’ve matched with teachers on dating apps. Some of them weren’t very discrete (with regards to the kind of sex they were after (I appreciate that teachers are human too but telling a stranger intimate details could leave you open to all sorts)).

It’s always a possibility that someone you know could see you on Tinder. It’s probably only a problem if you see it as shameful. Keep it brief, try a nickname, don’t put too many photos up and be quite specific about your age range.

This sort of happened to me, I saw my DS's sports teacher on there.
A quick tweak of the age settings and never saw him again, it's fine. I have stumbled across other people from school or the deep distant past too, resulted in some nice chats tbh!
No stigma in OLD these days, everyone is doing it

My sisters a teacher and used bumble 🤷‍♀️

How old are you? You can set it to only show you people from a specific age range. So you could set it to only people a fair bit over the age of your students but under the age of their parents?

Definitely check your school social media policy, though you may need to seek additional guidance as Tinder isn’t considered SM in the way that Facebook, Instagram are.

You only are able to talk to someone if you both agree to it so if you don’t swipe yes to any of your students you should be fine. Being on tinder is very common now and there isn’t the one night stand connotation there used to be. Post just a couple of pics, short bio with nothing you’d be unhappy your head teacher saying, and I’m sure it’ll be fine. Tinder is great, met my serious partner on there and I know loads of people who’ve met their partners and spouses on it. Have fun!