Love at first swipe

3. The feeling of being alone or isolated, often accompanied by sadness.
5. Controlling someone in a clever or dishonest way.
8. Online platforms used for communication and connection that can both reduce and increase loneliness.
10. A gesture made on a smartphone screen to navigate through profiles.
11. The act of being or feeling cut off from others, whether emotionally or technologically.
12. A bond or link between people, often facilitated by digital platforms.
13. An incident where sensitive information is exposed or accessed without authorization.
14. A feeling of worry or nervousness, which can be amplified by loneliness.
17. A mobile application designed to facilitate romantic or social connections.
18. Taking advantage of someone for personal gain.
21. When two people express mutual interest on a dating platform.
23. A strong connection or relationship between people, often based on shared experiences, trust, or emotions.

1. A process or set of rules followed by a computer to solve a problem or perform a task, like finding matches.
2. The right to keep personal information and activities confidential.
3. A romantic relationship where partners live far apart.
4. A person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner.
6. A personal description or summary shared on social media or dating apps.
7. A promise or dedication to a person, cause, or relationship.
9. A group of people who connect via the internet to share interests or support each other.
15. A deep and emotional longing, often for companionship or connection.
16. A digital platform that facilitates romantic connections, often used to combat loneliness.
19. Close familiarity or friendship; a sense of closeness.
20. Confidence in someone's reliability or truthfulness.
22. Permission for something to happen, given voluntarily.