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Women over 35 using online dating apps like Tinder and Bumble hit with ‘rejection violence’, experts say – ABC News
The Warrnambool mother had a rude introduction to the world of online dating after coming out of a long-term relationship four years ago. And she is not alone.
Ask Stacey Koniaras about her experience returning to the dating scene after divorce and her answer is simple and stark.
Key points:
- Women on dating apps report being abused for simply saying no, what experts have labelled “rejection violence”
- They say its most common form is verbal abuse, but in extreme cases it can be physical and even deadly
- Behaviour change programs and new features to dating apps are helping to drive change, but experts say there’s work to be done
“I’ve been called a slut and…
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