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Finishiitnow
Finishiitnow Posts: 896 Member
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Have you ever been curious about using them? Do they work? Your thoughts.
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  • threewins
    threewins Posts: 1,455 Member
    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.
  • Finishiitnow
    Finishiitnow Posts: 896 Member
    joeynox wrote: »
    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.
  • Finishiitnow
    Finishiitnow Posts: 896 Member
    threewins wrote: »
    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?
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    What's the worst thing that could happen??
  • terrordawg
    terrordawg Posts: 19,462 Member
    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??
  • michaelroode
    michaelroode Posts: 173 Member
    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 now
  • michaelroode
    michaelroode Posts: 173 Member
    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
  • Versicolour
    Versicolour Posts: 7,164 Member
    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

    :lol: Yeah! If I needed birth control I wouldn't be on a dating app. #justsaying
  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    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?!
  • michaelroode
    michaelroode Posts: 173 Member
    I have one cat but can't even say its mine, got it for my daughter for her 4th birthday
  • Minion_training_program
    Minion_training_program Posts: 13,437 Member
    nooshi713 wrote: »
    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 not
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  • mtndewme
    mtndewme Posts: 724 Member
    I've used them over the years when I was single here and there. I'm not a huge fan tbh. I never used bumble but not getting bombarded with messages sounds nice. It is really easy to get distracted on them too because there's a lot of options. You meet new people, get out of the house and have a decent time most of the time. I think they're great for hookup culture. I only met one long term bf online and he was out of state AND he had to try multiple times to get my attention at first and two different dating sites. I think meeting someone out in the world is a better way. I don't think I would have ever started dating my gf if I met her online. I met her at work and I had plenty of time to get used to her quirks lol. I say join a hobby or club. Imo there's lucky ones who meet their husband/wife on a dating site but most are there for the nookie. I did love answering the questions on okcupid. I logged into Tinder once to look at it and then deleted it. I don't see the point in a site that strictly goes by pictures.
  • TomFit18
    TomFit18 Posts: 2,585 Member
    We shall see I guess!
  • isalsayourface123
    isalsayourface123 Posts: 2,153 Member
    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??

    I've tried hinge. It's fun. But once you start signing up for multiple websites you'll see the same people on there lol. Some of the clicking and liking on hinge can be confusing.
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  • isalsayourface123
    isalsayourface123 Posts: 2,153 Member
    joeynox wrote: »
    There's a billion apps out there but big ones like eEharmony and match are usually the best for finding a relationship while tinder, MeetMe, and the host of others seem best for hooking up.

    Be selective, don't rush into anything, if u get messages at first because it's usually either a bot (fake) or a dude wanting nudes.

    I don't think girls gets bots
  • Reckoner68
    Reckoner68 Posts: 2,139 Member
    ghudson92 wrote: »
    Versicolour wrote: »
    ghudson92 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?

    Cats are great
  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    Reckoner68 wrote: »
    ghudson92 wrote: »
    Versicolour wrote: »
    ghudson92 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?

    Cats are great

    Oh I'm already sold on them. My ex got custody of our cat. There are two where I'm living now.

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