Feven’s solutions to the 3 big dating app taboos

Dating apps: here we are, discussing a topic as hot as the chats running through them. Even though they have become mainstream and enormously popular, dating apps still spark lively debate, usually sneaking into conversation as a gentle tip for a shy friend, a single aunt adopting one cat too many, or a cousin freshly broken up with their long-term partner who now “does not want anything serious”. Taboo after taboo: dating apps are an easy target for these tired, outdated stereotypes. Perhaps it is because they strike a chord deep within personal intimacy, or because they are proof of how technology has reshaped even our most primal human interactions.

Fortunately, dating apps can now count on an unexpected ally from within their own ranks. Feven App, an innovative project by a young Swiss start-up, is a fresh dating platform designed for meaningful, quality connections.

Feven charges ahead, defending its ideals and offering a modern alternative to arranged marriages (yes, an exaggeration, but bear with us). Here at Flawless, we are delighted to back it up. Read on to discover Feven’s answers to the three big dating app taboos.

Catfishing, ghosting, identity theft: security is not their strong suit

Nothing could be further from the truth. A bit of caution and common sense is essential, of course, given the personal nature of these platforms, but user safety is the core foundation where dating apps must invest to minimise online risks. On this front, the developers behind Feven have pulled out all the stops. If you prefer to keep things private or simply do not want to share your hobbies with everyone, there is no need to write a bio; Feven forces nothing and respects everyone’s privacy. But the real highlight is Feven’s anti-ghosting system, saving users plenty of wasted time on fruitless chats: disappear without a word and after three warnings you are temporarily blocked.

Dating apps? Sure, but only for the over-forties

Once again, an ancient stereotype. The core audience of dating apps has become much younger over the years. Gone are the days when they were aimed strictly at awkward, shy bachelors; today, singles of all ages use them, looking for both short- and long-term relationships. Dating apps are neutral ground where a live-and-let-live mindset prevails: no one judges, as long as everyone shows mutual respect. Feven is here to reassure younger generations who still hesitate over the age taboo. A young start-up has built a fresh platform to help young people connect, not to replace dinner dates and candlelight, but to break down boundaries that once made meeting impossible: distance, different social circles or an age gap once deemed questionable.

We are dating, but… nothing serious

The last and most persistent taboo around dating apps is the idea that they are meant exclusively for casual flings, painting them as a minefield for anyone seeking a genuine, lasting connection. Feven dispels this notion by tailoring its platform to people genuinely looking to find their soulmate. Looks take a back seat: profile photos start out blurred, and if you want to connect, you answer four questions chosen by the user to introduce themselves. Your answers determine your affinity rating and gradually unblur their photos, provided your answers align.

If you are still not convinced, the old saying holds true: seeing is believing. Head to Google Play or the App Store and download Feven App to experience the revolution for yourself.

This article was produced in partnership with Feven.