Alaya F On Dating In hTe Digital World
Cosmopolitan India|July - August 2022
The 24-year-old actor speaks to Cosmo about her vision of love, thoughts on online dating, and collaboration with Tinder’s Swipe Ride.
Shambhavi Dutta
Alaya F On Dating In hTe Digital World

Cosmo: Do you think dating in the digital age has altered our perception of love?

Alaya F: “I have heard a lot of people mention how love and relationships used to be so ‘pure’ back in the day, whereas now, they have turned fickle. I think it is unrealistic to hold love to such high standards. The past has been so romanticised that, sometimes, we forget how informed we are today.

I agree that the way we find love has changed, but it’s not that people can’t trust each other any longer. Love is love, and relationships empower that emotion... People have the right to figure out what they want from their relationships, and it should not be rushed. If I ever face issues in my relationship, I Google my worries to see what the Internet has to say. It makes me feel better. So I am all for love during the digital age.”

C: What’s the first thing you notice about a man?

AF: “His looks. However, in the long run, it is not the most important thing for me.”

C: And what qualities do you search for in your ideal partner?

AF: “I am attracted to anyone who is driven and ambitious. Loyalty is also important, but more than that, I value kindness. That is the first thing I notice on a date, how they speak to the staff at a restaurant. It matters to me how someone treats not just me, but also others.”

C: Have you ever used a dating app?

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