WOULD YOU DATE  AN INFLUENCER?

Kritagya Raj Shrestha

Model

Dating an influencer can be a unique experience. For me, it would come down to connection, understanding and shared values rather than their profession or social media status. Being in the public eye comes with its own set of challenges, but it also speaks about a person’s confidence, creativity, and ability to connect with others; qualities I truly admire.

Having worked in both the modelling and tech industries, I understand the balance between passion, work and public perception. I know how important it is to respect someone’s hustle while also nurturing the relationship. An influencer’s life can be busy and unpredictable, but behind the curated posts and online persona is a real person, someone whose authenticity, humility and presence matter far more than any follower count.

A relationship thrives when both individuals make time, no matter how busy life gets. As long as our bond is built on mutual understanding, shared goals and a strong emotional connection, I would happily embrace the unique rhythm of dating an influencer. After all, it’s not about who they are online, but who they are when it’s just the two of us.

Dr Sulove Bhandari

Medical Professional

Dating a social media influencer sounds pretty exciting – trendy events, cool perks, and maybe even a “couple goals” hashtag. But after thinking it through, I am not sure if it’s the ride I would want to get on. The first reason being the unwanted affection and hatred when you date an influencer because you are not just sharing them with their fans, you are sharing them with everyone. Sure, you’ll get comments like “You two are perfect!” but for every fan, there’s a troll ready to criticise everything from your outfit to your personality. It’s like everyone’s got an opinion about your life, and none of them are qualified to be your therapist. Trust me, some will hate you simply for dating their favourite influencer. The second reason being privacy. Every meal, walk or lazy day could turn into content. Suddenly, your life feels like a reality show you never signed up for and there’s no off button. Forget exams, competing with an influencer’s followers is a whole new level of toughness. Every comment, like and DM feels like a mini pop quiz on trust, patience and emotional security. It’s like being in the Olympics of Love, but you didn’t even get a medal for showing up. Your relationship becomes a spectator sport. Fans, followers, and even random strangers feel the need to “analyse” everything. They’ll point out “red flags” in how you smiled or didn’t smile in a photo, and somehow, they are all relationship experts. Normal relationships are like cooking on a stovetop – slow, steady, and manageable. But dating an influencer? It’s a pressure cooker. Everything builds up behind the scenes, and when it finally “releases,” it’s loud, messy, and everyone’s watching.

So, in conclusion sure, dating an influencer might look fun from the outside and I might have come off as really timid but when you factor in the constant spotlight, public opinions and pressure, it’s a lot more complicated than it seems. For some people, it’s perfect; but for me, I would rather keep my relationship off-screen. Also, it’s not the person but everything that comes with the profession that makes me shy away.

Sabil Khan

Founder & CEO OF Urbans Nepal and Globussoft Technologies

Dating someone goes beyond their career or social media presence. It’s about the emotional connection, shared values and respect between two people. Influencers, like anyone else, are multifaceted individuals with their own passions, dreams and challenges. Whether they are creating content or pursuing another career, what matters most to me is the bond we form and how we support each other. In any relationship, the emotional foundation is crucial. It’s not about the number of followers someone has or the attention they receive online. It’s about how we make each other feel, how we communicate, and how we grow together.

I believe relationships should be built on mutual understanding, trust and equality. Both partners should feel valued and their voices should be heard. So, if I met someone whose values aligned with mine, someone who was kind, genuine and emotionally intelligent, I would absolutely be open to dating an influencer. At the end of the day, it’s the connection and the authenticity of the relationship that matters most; not the job title or the online persona.

Anjon Limbu

Colourist/ Director

Co-founder Stellar Studios Nepal

As someone in the film industry, I often get to meet and work with influencers. Social media offers a curated version of their lives; a polished portrayal that sometimes makes influencers appear larger than life. But behind the filters and follower counts, they are just people. At the end of the day, influencers are human with emotions, struggles and personalities like anyone else.

Most of the influencers I have collaborated with have been incredibly humble, down-to-earth and genuinely good people. They work hard to build their platforms, often juggling irregular schedules, demanding content creation and constant public scrutiny.

For those outside this world, dating an influencer might seem challenging because of the unique lifestyle and unpredictable work hours. However, I have seen firsthand how much effort they put into their careers, and being an influencer is definitely harder than it looks.

Ultimately, it comes down to understanding and connection. If you can look past the social media persona and see the person for who they truly are, dating an influencer wouldn’t be all that different from dating anyone else. So, would I date an influencer? Yes, I would definitely date an influencer.

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