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Title: Dating Apps
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 14 May 2022, 01:03:20

I just started using Hinge on a coworker's suggestion. Last time I tried was on Tinder over 5 years ago, and I deleted my profile after 2 weeks of pure ****show.

Anyone else in their 20-30s use these things successfully for more than just hookups and finding local 'workers?'
Is it even possible to date normally anymore?  :confused:

This forum is probably the worst place to ask, but at least I know I'll get some answers from people likely equally as dating defunct as I am  :thumb:

Title: Re: Dating Apps
Post by: CaesarAZealad on Sat, 14 May 2022, 09:45:43

(https://i.imgur.com/O6ZjO2A.jpg)

Title: Re: Dating Apps
Post by: Darthbaggins on Sat, 14 May 2022, 09:49:59

The one I tried was Plenty of Fish, that was 8-9yrs ago, and that's how I met my wife - one of the rare instances where it worked out for someone.  There is a ton of trash on dating apps and gets tiring sifting through it.

Title: Re: Dating Apps
Post by: chyros on Sat, 14 May 2022, 12:30:44

I've had decent results with Tinder tbh.

Title: Re: Dating Apps
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 30 May 2022, 15:32:30

Quote from: CaesarAZealad on Sat, 14 May 2022, 09:45:43

Show Image

(https://i.imgur.com/O6ZjO2A.jpg)

The main hurdle isn't the initial ramp up, it's maintaining interest.

Title: Re: Dating Apps
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 30 May 2022, 17:44:12

Tinder seems to be the very worst one. Just a notch above Adult Friend Finder in terms of the bottom rung quality of animalistic horny meaningless bull****.

So far Hinge seems to be the most realistic in terms of relationship goals and matchmaking.

Have not tried Bumble or others yet.

I hate this, it sucks. I cannot be witty or sharp over text. They very process of texting means you linger on the words so long you inevitably put too many fingers in the pie and butcher whatever opener or joke you had. Talking face to face is the way to go for me, that's where I shine. I have no chance meeting anyone like this. :(

Title: Re: Dating Apps
Post by: chyros on Tue, 31 May 2022, 03:36:03

Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 30 May 2022, 17:44:12

Tinder seems to be the very worst one. Just a notch above Adult Friend Finder in terms of the bottom rung quality of animalistic horny meaningless bull****.

So far Hinge seems to be the most realistic in terms of relationship goals and matchmaking.

Have not tried Bumble or others yet.

I hate this, it sucks. I cannot be witty or sharp over text. They very process of texting means you linger on the words so long you inevitably put too many fingers in the pie and butcher whatever opener or joke you had. Talking face to face is the way to go for me, that's where I shine. I have no chance meeting anyone like this. :(

Tip; just advertise that you'd like to meet physically as soon as possible. Works for me too. I'm not great over text either.