ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Online dating

Online dating is a way to meet people who live far away from you, or people you don't know very well. It is a website or app where you create an account and enter information about yourself, like your interests and hobbies. Then you can look at other people's profiles and see if you think you would be a good match for each other. Sometimes you can even chat online before deciding if you would like to meet in person.