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Finishiitnow
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Have you ever been curious about using them? Do they work? Your thoughts.
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Do they work? It depends on your gender, age, race, location, etc. Generally, the older you are, the less people you could date are making profiles online. If you have specific requirements (such as wanting someone who is childless or into sports) that's going to reduce your dating pool.
My opinion - use them but don't be surprised if you don't start a relationship with someone you met on a dating app.2 -
I've used them and yes they can work. It really comes down to what you want, a play toy, fun time or relationship. Stick to your goals and you will find what you want but always be honest with the other person. I've made amazing friends, gone on great dates and HORRIFFIC ONES (which are just really funny to drink friends)
What app should you suggest for people around 40? Apps can be expensive and I don't want to invest in something that I could regret.1 -
Do they work? It depends on your gender, age, race, location, etc. Generally, the older you are, the less people you could date are making profiles online. If you have specific requirements (such as wanting someone who is childless or into sports) that's going to reduce your dating pool.
My opinion - use them but don't be surprised if you don't start a relationship with someone you met on a dating app.
How to meet people then?0 -
What's the worst thing that could happen??4
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I signed up for Bumble about 6 months ago, and have no experience with dating apps outside of it. The app is well designed, and you’re not bombarded with a million messages from random guys because, as I understand it, only the woman can message first, which honestly has it’s pros and cons, especially for someone like me, who is naturally quite shy haha
It’s been pretty good so far. Met a few really nice guys I felt I “clicked” with. I agree with @joeynox , honesty is key.
My friend recently suggested Hinge. Apparently, it’s more social. You can “like” certain aspects of a persons profile and initiate a conversation from there. I haven’t had the time or energy to look into it yet. Has anyone else tried it??4 -
theresa120 wrote: »I signed up for Bumble about 6 months ago, and have no experience with dating apps outside of it. The app is well designed, and you’re not bombarded with a million messages from random guys because, as I understand it, only the woman can message first, which honestly has it’s pros and cons, especially for someone like me, who is naturally quite shy haha
It’s been pretty good so far. Met a few really nice guys I felt I “clicked” with. I agree with @joeynox , honesty is key.
My friend recently suggested Hinge. Apparently, it’s more social. You can “like” certain aspects of a persons profile and initiate a conversation from there. I haven’t had the time or energy to look into it yet. Has anyone else tried it??
Thank you just downloaded Bumble now4 -
I've tried a whole bunch. I haven't had much success. Most guys I have chatted with seemed overly concerned with birth control. Dude! You're not getting any from me. Don't worry yourself7
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Versicolour wrote: »I've tried a whole bunch. I haven't had much success. Most guys I have chatted with seemed overly concerned with birth control. Dude! You're not getting any from me. Don't worry yourself
Hahaha that is funny first line are you on the pill or do you get the 6 monthly injection...
then this will be my opening line don't worry I got the snip 5 years ago heheheh... Not that is over share4 -
michaelroode1980 wrote: »Versicolour wrote: »I've tried a whole bunch. I haven't had much success. Most guys I have chatted with seemed overly concerned with birth control. Dude! You're not getting any from me. Don't worry yourself
Hahaha that is funny first line are you on the pill or do you get the 6 monthly injection...
then this will be my opening line don't worry I got the snip 5 years ago heheheh... Not that is over share
Yeah! If I needed birth control I wouldn't be on a dating app. #justsaying0 -
Ugh I am not looking forward to all of this when I'm ready to start dating again. When I met my previous partner we met each other in a social situation... does that not happen anymore?!4
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Ugh I am not looking forward to all of this when I'm ready to start dating again. When I met my previous partner we met each other in a social situation... does that not happen anymore?!
I would love to say it does. But from personal experience, I have not found it to be so. I still hope though, because I've pretty much given up on dating sites and that's the only other option. Or be alone. I may just be alone for the foreseeable future5 -
Versicolour wrote: »Ugh I am not looking forward to all of this when I'm ready to start dating again. When I met my previous partner we met each other in a social situation... does that not happen anymore?!
I would love to say it does. But from personal experience, I have not found it to be so. I still hope though, because I've pretty much given up on dating sites and that's the only other option. Or be alone. I may just be alone for the foreseeable future
Should I just go ahead and get five cats?11 -
Versicolour wrote: »Ugh I am not looking forward to all of this when I'm ready to start dating again. When I met my previous partner we met each other in a social situation... does that not happen anymore?!
I would love to say it does. But from personal experience, I have not found it to be so. I still hope though, because I've pretty much given up on dating sites and that's the only other option. Or be alone. I may just be alone for the foreseeable future
Should I just go ahead and get five cats?
Yup. I have 2 already. And 2 dogs. And a lovebird and a tarantula5 -
I have been netdating for years. It works great. But I think people get being, hmm maybe the grass is greener on the other side.
But I also have some success. My last relationship was from netdating.5 -
I have one cat but can't even say its mine, got it for my daughter for her 4th birthday2
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Versicolour wrote: »I've tried a whole bunch. I haven't had much success. Most guys I have chatted with seemed overly concerned with birth control. Dude! You're not getting any from me. Don't worry yourself
Crazy! I had one guy ask me this on the second date. My response was that NO I’m not because I plan on having kids soon. Lol......
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I have used the dating apps. It is very easy to get a date but most guys on there are only looking for one thing and in my experience, they are usually dating many women at once, and many aren’t even really single!9
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Finishiitnow wrote: »Have you ever been curious about using them? Do they work? Your thoughts.
I have met my wife through online dating, so yes it can work5 -
I have used the dating apps. It is very easy to get a date but most guys on there are only looking for one thing and in my experience, they are usually dating many women at once, and many aren’t even really single!
Not everyone, kinda depends which dating sites you use i guess
Some consider Tinder a dating site, while it clearly is not0
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