Prioritizing Mental Health in Relationships: A Guide to Self-Care and Healthy Connections on Tinder

2023-10-04 15:07:55

Mental health has emerged as one of the essential foundations in human relationships and connections. According to the recent report presented by Tinder in ‘The Future of Dating 2023’, it is revealed that “three out of four young singles consider a person more attractive when they know that they are committed to their emotional well-being.” This clearly shows that younger generations are fully aware of the importance of taking care of their mental health in the context of romantic relationships.

Aware that searching for a partner can be a field full of emotions and sensations that directly affect our mental health, Tinder has forged a collaboration with ‘Somos Estupendas’, an influential mental health and well-being platform on social networks. Together, they have created a manual that provides keys to promoting self-care and self-esteem both before and during the search for a partner.

This project has materialized thanks to the collaboration with the self-esteem expert psychologist, Marta Riadura. Together, they have launched a workshop for Tinder users called “Match Care” with the motto “Self-love before anything else, sis.” Its main objective is to provide guidelines and good practices for establishing healthy and safe loving relationships, from the first contact to the end. The keys offered include tools to establish limits and detect aspects that require attention to promote self-care and avoid uncomfortable situations.

Marta Riadura highlighted the growing importance of mental health in the context of relationships by stating: “We see a growing importance in mental health when we talk regarding relationships. More and more young people realize that before starting a new relationship they must establish “a healthy relationship with oneself. It is important that before embarking on a relationship we spend time thinking regarding what we feel, what we want and what our limits are.” These words underscore the need to know yourself in a healthy way before entering into a relationship with another person.

Tinder has become one of the safest platforms to connect with other people, as it offers various tools, precautions and alerts designed to protect the well-being of its users. In addition, the app provides practical tips, which have also been highlighted in the workshop, to pay attention to important details, such as prioritizing profiles with complete and verified biographies, and the importance of choosing public places to meet someone.

Self-esteem and its care are aspects that are in the center of attention when it comes to meeting someone today. Vicente Balbastre, Senior Communications Manager for Tinder in southern Europe, commented: “Proof of the importance that self-care has for Generation Z is that it is already one of the most popular interests on Tinder in Spain when it comes to connecting.” with someone for the first time. So we want to give our users the best tools to prioritize the same way they prioritize.”

Within the joint manual of Tinder and ‘Somos Estupendas’, there are a series of keys that promote reflection and self-discovery necessary for self-care. These keys include:

1. Build a healthy relationship with yourself: Before taking care of others, it is essential to take care of yourself.

2. Be honest regarding what you don’t want: Honesty with yourself and your needs is crucial to projecting this honesty into a relationship.

3. Giving conscious consent: Consent is key in any relationship and should only be given when you feel comfortable.

4. Establish personal boundaries: There is no single way to establish connections, each individual decides at their own pace.

5. Communication without fear: Open and respectful communication is essential to establishing healthy relationships.

6. Recognize and reject red flags: do not ignore small details that do not add up, as they can become long-term problems.

7. Embrace positive signals: value and enjoy a relationship that offers the desired respect and emotional responsibility.

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