Manchester is hands down the best city in the UK, if not the world. That said, if you are looking for love and the thought of making eye contact with a fellow Mancunian on the tram or in a bar fills you with fear, then Tinder is the place for you. Here's a little of what you can expect from the Tinder offering in the area and the 11 types of people you can expect to be swiping within 10k of the city centre.
1. The bearded hipster
Who knew hipsters liked Tinder too?! Clearly there aren't enough ladies hanging round unknown bands drinking craft ale on a Tuesday night. Profile picture is usually full bearded, man bun optional. Swipe right for an eclectic taste in music and be prepared to be judged for ordering a white wine.
2. The aspiring rock star
Band name unknown but guaranteed to have a picture of him playing guitar at a packed out venue which was probably his auntie's 50th birthday party. He's in his 30s and convinced he can still break into the music business - but he still works at the cinema.
3. The Tinder tester
Profile picture:
'Nuff said.
4. The unexpected heart-throb
Who knew that a Spanish part time male model lived close by? Picture is usually too beautiful for words. Swipe right and hot foot it to Instituto Cervantes for a quick Spanish lesson. Te amo.
5. The guy who is supposed to be seeing your friend
Awkward. So he's gone on a few dates with her, he took her to Manchester House for a cocktail, technically they are seeing each other but his profile says he was active 24 minutes ago. Best idea is to swipe left and pretend you never saw it.
6. Dad/Husband of the Year
Profile picture is him on his wedding day or his children without him even in it. Only reason for this is that they genuinely forgot they uploaded Tinder and changed their Facebook profile picture. Or they are an idiot. Or both. If you swipe right on this you need to have a quiet word with yourself.
Related: Boyfriend of the Year - you can spot him as half of his girlfriend's face is still in his profile pic.
7. The Mr Motivator
You know when you’re at the gym and you’ve just pumped iron and need to take a picture of yourself flexing your pecs? No? Me neither. But the Manchester man apparently loves a quick gym pic. Swipe right but be prepared to fight over your fake tan and be surrounded by protein powder.
8. The snowboarder
Guys - you snowboard, we get it. So does everybody. It doesn't make you look exciting, it makes us realise that you dossed around France doing a ski season for year before deciding to face reality. Plus we can't see your face through your helmet.
9. The football fan
Ah, the true Mancunian. Profile pic in the dug-out at Old Trafford or stood behind Sir Alex in Asda. About me section usually includes the sentence 'Football is life' 'MCFC till I die' etc. Swipe right if you are OK with him taking you to the Etihad on your birthday.
10. The Liam Gallagher
Long hair? Check. Poloshirt? Check. Knows all the words to every Oasis song. Loves a skinny jean and pronounces all eleven i's in sunshiiiiiiiiiiine. Secretly went to posh grammar school but don't tell anyone!
11. The nice guy
A rare species. Looks quite lovely. Has been made to go on Tinder by his attached friends who are married to people they went to uni with and so never had to resort to online dating. Starts to make you believe that Tinder isn't just full of pictures of men in the bath (seriously). Things are looking up, maybe there are actually nice normal people on here. Your faith in the opposite sex is restored.
Ready to move on to an IRL meeting? Here's nine great places to take a Tinder date in Manchester.