Amanda92 Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 What do you think about dating apps in the US? I know that most people would say that if I want to find a serious relationship I should choose websites like MATCH or POF, but I don't like them. There is not too many man, many inactive accounts and quite ugly pictures. TINDER is the most popular I think and although it's quite sex-oriented, it's good that users don't want to text forever and they want to meet quick. Unfortunately, we have to be prepared that some of them will ask us about sex in the first messages. There is everybody. Unattractive and attractive people, but most people don't put any efforts into profile. And I hate that they don't require informations like height or children. BUMBLE seems to be the best because there are many people and most people have quite nice profiles with a lot of information. BUT most men answer just to keep match and disappear. I also met there men who wanted to text with me for weeks... HINGE everybody say that it's the best for people who are looking for a serious relationship, but to be honest, I don't like it. Not too many handsome men and we can't have our own description, only stupid questions with answers. This is the only one where men can write a message before match, but most of them are too lazy and choose just sending like. What do you think? Do you know LEAGUE? Can you recommend me another one? I just want to avoid situation, when I buy a subscription and then it turn out that a dating website has only 30 men in my area. Let's exchange our experience!
Maldives Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) None of em are really good or work. I've been on and off em for almost 4 yrs now and that's my conclusion for me. Although if I was to choose tinder has probably been the best followed by Zoosk but that is a paid subscription but least likely for scams. POF I agree it's free and nobody uses it doesn't make sense lol. Okcupid seems to have a lot of nice profiles but never been successful with a date on that one. The apps are designed to keep soliciting a subscription from the user think about it. We have all bought into to em so lots of people are on them I'd prefer the ole fashioned way but have the apps just as something that's there cause I'm still single but ye over all they suck all of em Edited July 19, 2020 by Goodguy05 1
kendahke Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) Ted Bundy was considered a good looking man. That's how he got over... Looks aren't everything... a good looking man can be a colossal a-hole and put you through a shredder before he's 1/4 of the way done with you... having you looking like Seahag before he's done. Edited July 19, 2020 by kendahke 3 1
CLS63AMG Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Match use to be the honey pot, but its a ghost town now. Bumble seems to be the best one IMO. Never tried Hinge, doesn't it require a facebook account? Tinder was a garbage dump and POF, attractive women few and far between and probably get 400 messages a day so you get lost in the shuffle. OKC seems to be the dating app for misfits and freaks.
Weezy1973 Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Try eHarmony. It has a question as to how important looks are to you, so if you rank it as very important you might get more handsome matches. That being said, it’s a pay site so fewer people overall.
CLS63AMG Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Just now, Weezy1973 said: Try eHarmony. It has a question as to how important looks are to you, so if you rank it as very important you might get more handsome matches. That being said, it’s a pay site so fewer people overall. Do not use eharmony, there is nobody on it, all profiles are long abandoned and dead, yet they present them to you each day lol. Its a scam. 1
Erik30 Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Since looks seems to be what matters most to you, Tinder is probably your best bet. Even though you have some issues with the app, try to pick guys who appear to be serious. (Instead of just "the hot ones" with shirtless pics and nothing else in their profile)
Author Amanda92 Posted July 20, 2020 Author Posted July 20, 2020 15 hours ago, kendahke said: Ted Bundy was considered a good looking man. That's how he got over... Looks aren't everything... a good looking man can be a colossal a-hole and put you through a shredder before he's 1/4 of the way done with you... having you looking like Seahag before he's done. Why men have a right to look for a pretty girl and it's quite obvious and women shoudn't? Pretty people can be smart and lovely, too. Right? 5
kendahke Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) Quote Why men have a right to look for a pretty girl and it's quite obvious and women shoudn't? Rights have nothing to do with it. 5 minutes ago, Amanda92 said: Pretty people can be smart and lovely, too. Right? Needle, meet haystack. Those kinds of people are usually already in long term relationships. Edited July 20, 2020 by kendahke 1
d0nnivain Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Looks are subjective. I have no idea what you think is attractive so it's impossible to point you an app where there are more people who float your boat. That said, IMO objectively handsome men don't need apps. Women fall at their feet
SumGuy Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Depends on where you are and what you looking for relationship-wise and age. Where I'm at apps like POF and Tinder (or basically any free app) are for hook ups only. Match is the big one for men and women seeking LTR who are older. Now as to attractive men on Match, maybe not many as I have had great success on Match and certainly not male model kind of guy. I will say they are plenty of attractive women on Match within 15-20 miles of me, literally thousands.
CAPSLOCK BANDIT Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 any attractive guys you find on a dating app, they are going to be very hard to tie down, because they will have a lot of options and that is all that you will probably be, is just another option. In general, in my opinion, the game is very much so an up-hill battle for women in the dating game these days; men have taken notice of what has transpired in the MeToo movement and I believe, personally, that the less time I spend around women, the less of a liability I may potentially be at. I think if you want to be looked at, as something other than a sex object, you need to use paid dating sites... That pay wall is so important, it definitely is going to limit your negative interactions a lot. 2 1
Amanda141 Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Hello! Beautiful name ahah It depends on what you’re looking for. I lived for some months in the USA and if you’re looking for something more serious, I’d say BUMBLE. I love that it shows a lot of important info like height, school, what they’re looking for and so on. It’s very popular ! If you just want flings, then I’d go with Tinder. By far the most popular app, you’ll find plenty of guys there 1
princessaurora Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 Looking at it from another perspective, have you thought about just trying to meet guys the traditional way? That way you can see them in person before you flirt with them, attempt to strike up a conversation, etc? Anyone can photoshop a picture or post one really old, so even if they look really hot online, they may not be your type at all once you meet. You can avoid this anxiety if you just meet people in real life instead of through an app. I've been out of the dating game for over 20 years, but my daughter met her current boyfriend through a friend of hers at college, so I know some people must still do it this way. I know it can be challenging in the time of covid, but most of the guys I dated I met at bars, gatherings with friends, or at my job (customers, not co workers) , and none of them tried to pressure me for sex on the first date. I don't know, maybe guys are just sex maniacs these days for the most part, or maybe it was the way I carried myself, but I never had a problem meeting good quality men. My bff on the other hand has been online dating for at least 20 years and has never found a keeper. Just wanted to give you another angle. 2
Author Amanda92 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Posted July 22, 2020 On 7/21/2020 at 7:59 AM, princessaurora said: Looking at it from another perspective, have you thought about just trying to meet guys the traditional way? That way you can see them in person before you flirt with them, attempt to strike up a conversation, etc? Anyone can photoshop a picture or post one really old, so even if they look really hot online, they may not be your type at all once you meet. You can avoid this anxiety if you just meet people in real life instead of through an app. I've been out of the dating game for over 20 years, but my daughter met her current boyfriend through a friend of hers at college, so I know some people must still do it this way. I know it can be challenging in the time of covid, but most of the guys I dated I met at bars, gatherings with friends, or at my job (customers, not co workers) , and none of them tried to pressure me for sex on the first date. I don't know, maybe guys are just sex maniacs these days for the most part, or maybe it was the way I carried myself, but I never had a problem meeting good quality men. My bff on the other hand has been online dating for at least 20 years and has never found a keeper. Just wanted to give you another angle. I always did it in traditional way... Yes, it's the best option. But now I moved to a new city and I don't know anybody here. 1
d0nnivain Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 In a new city with limited in person options, you have have to rely on trial & error to find an OLD platform that works for you. Normally I'd say just go to a local cafe, smile & say hi or join a meet up group but you can't really see somebody smile behind a mask.
Antonii Posted September 14, 2020 Posted September 14, 2020 Dating apps can work. It's important to find a really quality one. For example, nowadays random chatroulettes have become very popular. Maybe because they are so simple to use and absolutely anonymous and free. Nice alternative to regular dating sites. I'd recommend CooMeet, there you can both find love and make new friends communicating by camera or in chat, depends on your intentions.
Fox Sake Posted September 14, 2020 Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) How much money have I wasted this year on dating sites and apps? ...too much. How much luck have I had?.. Zero. I feel like I’m raking through a dumpster. So I’ll be watching this thread for ideas Edit : this thread has been resurrected. Should have read the dates before I replied but it’s done now! Edited September 14, 2020 by Fox Sake Add an edit note
meeji Posted September 14, 2020 Posted September 14, 2020 I agree. Online dating really is a waste of time. I use eHarmony but only met 2 guys. One was a train wreck and the other ghosted me. I am also on Tinder but this time around I'm noticing that people I swiped left on keep coming back. I've seen all the profiles. After posting that thread the other day, I decided to get off Tinder. I'm assuming anyone I meet the will expect sex on the first date. I don't see online dating working for me at all! My eharmony subscription ends 9/31. They'e all garbage options. I never met anyone on hinge. I met 1 guy on Match. He waited until the date to reveal his separation and that his wife was still living with him. Bumble has the same Tinder guys. PoF is nothing worth mentioning..
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