8 reasons some Arab women avoid using Tinder

In many Arab social circles, it is extremely odd and almost unacceptable for a woman to admit that she has - or ever will - use an online dating app to meet people.

It isn't uncommon to get on Tinder and find half of your schoolmates there, but apart from that, in general, Arab women don't necessarily like the idea of such apps... especially with the judgments that may follow.

Here are just a few of the countless reasons why some Arab women might hesitate to use Tinder:

Using dating apps shouldn't be a sign of desperation. Many women just want to make friends outside of their current social circle or aren't fans of the traditional arranged marriages.

Arabs have an unhealthy obsession with reputation, and nothing travels faster and stronger than the word of mouth. Therefore, women are always afraid of getting recognized by someone they know.

"Why get on Tinder if you're afraid of men?" some might ask. 

Well, the answer is very simple; because we're allowed to have fun and meet new people without being creeped out of our minds... or stalked on all social media platforms...

Some guys on Tinder either indirectly show girls they're not interested in anything serious or are brutally honest with their intentions of having a one-night stand.

It’s like some of them purposefully want to be single forever...

This definitely works both ways as a lot of people tend to not post photos of themselves on dating apps.

What if you're 90-years-old or a raccoon with a cell phone? Physical attraction on such apps is key!

With no photos and a weird bio, it would be a gift from Tinder to have a "hell no" option.

"A guy on Tinder sent me a message which said 'don't you feel like immigrating, Mariam?' and that was the most seductive pickup line."