The term swiping is associated with more than just moving your finger against a screen. In the world of dating apps, the direction of the swipe alone is enough to determine how successful you are in securing a match.

Two years ago, when comedians Shreemayee Das, 23, and Rohan Desai, 29, made their profiles on Tinder, their experiences with success rates were vastly different, as were their intentions. While Das went on many dates, Desai struggled to find a match. But they eventually found each other.