Relationship app Hinge launched a brand new characteristic referred to as “Match Word” on Wednesday, permitting customers to privately share info with matches that they haven’t shared publicly on their profile.
Customers can add a Match Word by going to their profile, much like how they’ll add a textual content immediate. The notice is all the time seen to new matches, however they’ll solely be capable to learn it as soon as. To finish the match, the opposite particular person should acknowledge the notice to begin the dialog. They will additionally select to unmatch the opposite particular person after seeing the Match Word.
Hinge explains that this characteristic is designed to assist underrepresented teams, significantly LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent customers, who face distinctive challenges on relationship apps.
For instance, transgender customers could not really feel comfy disclosing their identification of their profiles however nonetheless need to be upfront with their matches. The characteristic might also permit neurodivergent customers to share their wants in a extra personal method or assist sober daters arrange a primary date that doesn’t contain consuming.
Match Word may additionally allow customers to precise their relationship and communication types earlier than messaging somebody who could not align with their preferences.