Does dating apps work?
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I suppose ot depends on the app and what you're looking for, no? A lot of them are basically for people who just want a hookup or a one time thing, but I've heard of some new dating apps that are thought for people who want relationship and thing. Personally, I've never used any othe those things, so I can't tell you if it works or not.
Like @Javier has said, different ones do different things. Or, I am told (because I also too, have unfortunately never used them), they cater to different needs. Everything from the more casual, to the more serious. And then, depending on where you live, I guess that here there's even some ones that get more specified, or specific than that. Say if you want to narrow it down to a particular set or series of interests, or type. Maybe I am not saying it right? Like an identity, or . . . (Sorry, I guess the word is escaping me)~ / but good luck @Fbr27 -& hopefully someone will chime in with some actual experience. Who can lend you some sound advice on how to get started & everything. Or at least what not to do, or to avoid. Take care.
I have tried numerous dating sites (on computer) and a phone app
Without a doubt, most of the computer dating sites were designed to make money, and didn't seem inclined to police the membership list, every one of them was full of scammers, with an occasional sincere person showing up. I did meet (online) a couple of people I was compatible with. I would say for sure that I wasted time and money on a site that charged per response, as I believe many of the people were shills for the company, just there to generate responses and thus money.
I have had some luck with one app, but I'm only looking for friendship, they have an option to select if you want romance. I've had some nice, fulfilling friendships, but I realize that may not be what everyone wants. I like it because it is for a specific group, so everyone has something in common to begin with.
I think there may be other apps that are legitimate, I haven't looked at any others, though
I'm in the US, so that may make a difference
Good luck
Be careful
peace
Without a doubt, most of the computer dating sites were designed to make money, and didn't seem inclined to police the membership list, every one of them was full of scammers, with an occasional sincere person showing up. I did meet (online) a couple of people I was compatible with. I would say for sure that I wasted time and money on a site that charged per response, as I believe many of the people were shills for the company, just there to generate responses and thus money.
I have had some luck with one app, but I'm only looking for friendship, they have an option to select if you want romance. I've had some nice, fulfilling friendships, but I realize that may not be what everyone wants. I like it because it is for a specific group, so everyone has something in common to begin with.
I think there may be other apps that are legitimate, I haven't looked at any others, though
I'm in the US, so that may make a difference
Good luck
Be careful
peace
I'm in the same boat. I take an awful photo. I have no idea why. For some strange reason, on video I look good. Really weird. I was on Grindr for a few weeks and got a lot of interest, so yes I would say dating apps work. I used an upscaled photo of my photo id for my profile pic (they used video for that photo).
How do you know that people are honest? Or that even the content of the ad is correct? I grew up before the PC period - and although it has become our main communication instrument (who needs TV?), I never make any comments on YouTube, nor leave any trace - if ever I can avoid it. Even purchases on the net are normally limited to flight tickets and car rentals - not more. I think the old fashioned way to connect to people is better. Would like to order the T-shirts:
"WARNING - Walk away: I am a grumpy old man and like dogs more than humans. I have anger issues and a serious dislike for stupid people". I am just looking for the ES translation... Nobody speaks EN here...
and
"I like beer and my dogs - and I have 3 friends. That's it."
"WARNING - Walk away: I am a grumpy old man and like dogs more than humans. I have anger issues and a serious dislike for stupid people". I am just looking for the ES translation... Nobody speaks EN here...
and
"I like beer and my dogs - and I have 3 friends. That's it."
Just checked and nowadays you are right. statistics are:
To get a bit more granular, the top five most popular ways and places that married couples in our study* met are:
To get a bit more granular, the top five most popular ways and places that married couples in our study* met are:
- Online dating site or app.
- 2/3. Friend of a friend or friends in common (tied with below)
- 2/3. At school (tied with above)
- Through work.
- In a social setting.
To just add in here, it's possible to be meeting the love of your life or even a good friendship. But please make sure you're careful when meeting someone in person. You don't know what the person may be truly. It's always good to be cautious. Make sure you get to know them and if you meet them, meet them where's there's a lot of people. Don't meet them off alone someplace. Just be careful, and make sure you're safe.