I never thought I'd join a dating app. After my mom and aunts helped me sign up, I met my boyfriend.

Here's my boyfriend and me on our very first vacation at Disney World in Epcot.

Amanda Geffner

• I never wanted to join dating apps, but my family encouraged me to sign up.
• I met my boyfriend on Hinge when I was 23, and we've been together for three years.
• My mom said not to cry over exes — they're practice for the one meant for you.

I'm a traditionalist when it comes to dating and meeting someone organically. I never thought I'd go on a dating app — I always...