How I met my wife on Tinder

In September 2017, after failing to meet someone in Japan, he joined Tinder and matched the woman who became his wife. Their first date ended with all-night karaoke, kissing, and her refusing his hotel invitation, leaving him frustrated and doubtful. He later contacted her again; after nearly four hours watching television at her apartment, they had sex and became a couple.

Impatience around sex and fear of rejection recur, alongside equating physical intimacy with romantic interest.