![]() Women within my research sought to present themselves as "pretty" but "relatable". "There are plenty of super attractive girls on dating apps but I mean, I can't afford that sort of thing. There was a labour involved in dating her, and therefore, a financial burden. She wanted things, and expected a high standard. Once tarnished with the high-maintenance brush, it was difficult to be perceived as otherwise.īehaviourally, she was perceived as difficult. She would be pouting at the camera, Instagram-style, or toting an expensive handbag. She would be dressed for a party (or "going out"). ![]() In her profile photos, the high-maintenance "girl" (as she was often described by the men and women in my research), was likely wearing "too much" make-up, or form-fitting clothes. "High-maintenance" was a slippery and yet sticky category defined by physical and behavioural characteristics. ( Pexels:Artem Podrez) What does 'high-maintenance' mean on dating apps? Women on dating apps try to make themselves look attractive, but not "too much".
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