Can dating apps fulfil Southeast Asian's search for a connection?
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22 Aug 2024
Can dating apps fulfil Southeast Asian's search for a connection?

Online dating in Southeast Asia is undergoing a fascinating evolution, where cultural nuances shape distinct trends across the region. From the growing emphasis on value-driven connections to the alarming rise of online scams, dating apps are adapting and innovating to meet these challenges.

Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh is an award-winning television journalist, radio host, and podcaster with a career dedicated to helping people understand love and relationships. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, teaches at California State University Channel Islands, and has hosted The Dr. Wendy Walsh Show on iHeart Radio's KFI AM 640 since 2015. A former Emmy-nominated host of The Doctors and the nationally syndicated show EXTRA, Dr. Walsh was named a Time Magazine Person of the Year in 2017 for her courageous stand against harassment at a major news network. With expertise spanning the biological, psychological, and social aspects of love, her areas of specialisation include attachment styles, sexual and emotional communication, conflict resolution, and modern dating dynamics.

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