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Singapore govt dating app uses Gale-Shapley stable marriage algorithm

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  1. purplepatrick · · focus · HN ↗
    Cute. Of course, beyond basic deal breakers, neither do people know their preferences (but they think they do), nor do the majority of preference categories actually matter.

    This is a common problem with all dating apps. Specifically, interests, hobbies, daily routines, objectives, etc. have nothing to do with compatibility.

    “We like the same things!” is the compatibility signal of a naive 22-yr old…

    1. Fire-Dragon-DoL · · focus · HN ↗
      And yet it is a great starting signal, possibly better than "I like the other person physically".

      One of the best ways to have a long term relationship is by talking to each other, having stuff in common is a good way to set the stage for that

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