What are the do's and dont's of dating apps?

[Justneedtokno]

Do usual is you don’t trust someone over a website but you can’t really trust someone in person either

Updates

+1 y

They really feel like job applications to be somebody’s girlfriend or fuck buddy or whatever it’s not personal at all

[godfatherfan]

From a mans perspective, here are the things I HATE about women's profiles, and immediately swipe right:
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1) No pictures of you. You have your dog/cat. You have a drink. You have a sunset. But not you. Sorry, men are visual, we need pics. If you are hiding your face, what else are you hiding?
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2) Nothing in the profile or "will fill in later" or "ask me". Sorry, the whole point about dating apps is to get an idea if we may fit. Then we chat or meet for a drink to explore that more. Then we go on a date. How fonking lazy do you have to be not to put anything in a profile. It doesn't have to be a book, just a few things.
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3) No city listed where you live. Or something ignorant like "anywhere usa". Or the woman's favorite..."just ask". WHERE YOU LIVE IS ALMOST AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU FONKING LOOK LIKE... I have done the LDR, I am not doing it again. You need to be within 10 miles of me or forgetabout it.
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4) You don't say anything about yourself, but love to write what I am supposed to be.
She will have "you are over 6', you make over $100k a year, you have a 3 foot cock, you dress like such and such.". Fonk you, OK? You don't tell me what I am supposed to be, worry about yourself.
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immediate right swipe for any of these.

[Bob92220]

If a woman doesn't have a picture of herself or doesn't have much in her profile, doesn't that mean she isn't serious about finding someone? She is there just to play games? Or do you think she is serious?

[godfatherfan]

@Bob92220 exactly. If she can't take the time to put in the basic stuff, she isn't serious about dating or even just casual dating. She doesn't have to write a book. But the basic stuff is important. There are plenty of men that only care what she looks like. Most of those are going to be 20 somethings. At my age, I want to know at least basic likes, and where she lives.

[AviatorTom]

Do...
Create an interesting and honest description of yourself
Include a picture of yourself, fully clothed
Read user descriptions and view user pictures
Message someone you're interested in

Don't
Send any personal information
Trust any information without verifying it
Believe someone's picture

[hotwife98]

DO go in with low expectations
DO be your best self
DO engage with other people and try to be yourself
DO flatter yourself with nice photos
DO make the other person your messaging feel special
DO be easy-going casual, it's not an interview, its to see if you're compatible

DON'T ask for sex/intimate things early on
DON'T go on there looking to belittle or argue with someone who's lifestyle you don't agree with
DON'T just say "hi what you up to"
DON'T be arrogant and forward
DON'T post weird/low quality images of yourself in your nan's bathroom

[sheikalana]

Dos: It's convenient you don't need to leave your house to match with people

Don'ts: People may not want the same as you, catfishing, ghosting

[Avicenna]

Don’t use them. It’s much easier to meet real people IRL.

[big_ben_007]

Do...

Not use a dating app and think that everything will work out smoothly. You'll get rejected, ignored and maybe even played with. Its a messy way of learning how people behave when they aren't looking for anything serious at all.

Dont...

Use dating apps. Just dont.

The odds of finding a friend thats compatible to u and possibly dating material... Maybe even possibly relationship material... are slim to none. If u think you can find him or her, go ahead and try. But you've been warned. Its possible but very difficult.

[serious]

See if this helps.

https://www.bakersfield.com/bakersfield-life/the-dos-and-donts-of-online-dating-apps/article_34a0cfe6-4182-11eb-807f-bf3c8ebef280.html

[Drumlin2001]

I tried several, never had a terrible experience. You have to be prepared to be ghosted, not take it personally. I also took anything said online with a pinch of salt, the real getting you know them wouldn't start till we met in person. It's amazing how much you learn in an hour over a drink/coffee that you wouldn't get from weeks of messages

[lightbulb27]

do have low expectations
do have a backup plan.
do take it all in good humor and learn about yourself and others

do not get too emotionally involved over texts... only after get to know the real person.
do not put yourself at risk

[Texasgal95]

Do’s: be yourself, be aware, meet in public for the first time

[FilmGuy93]

Do: stay off of dating apps.

Don't: use dating apps.

[Justneedtokno]

Yeah but I’m 27 and I don’t think I am meeting anyone at this point

[FilmGuy93]

Get yourself some hobbies and live a more interesting life! We both know that a hottie like you won't be single for very long.

[Justneedtokno]

I appreciate it I’m working on it I just have to adjust some other things first

[bepis_]

Heyyy! what's up? :D

[hoqhuuep]

In my experience as an unremarkable guy, dating apps are like standing outside a supercar showroom drooling over vehicles you will never be able to afford.

The house (Tinder/OkCupid/Bumble/etc.) always wins.

[hoqhuuep]

(Only the "supercars" are not even that super)

[scarletssecret]

Always meet in a public place until you feel comfortable to go to a private place.

[Sour-rose]

Don't drop pics of you. It doesn't matter if that bish says she really like to see you without your shirt, all it takes one pic of you to destroy your... everything.

[cth96190]

For a man, dating apps are a no in themselves.
Dating apps are a complete waste of time for men.
Women are so picky and bitchy that datig apps are impossible.

[Bob92220]

I've never tried a dating app but they must work because so many people are on them? If they didn't work no one would be on them, right?

[hostboy__fastestlaps]

They're not impossible you just got to be skinny, super attractive (not average, not top 20%, but top 10%), and/or have a super nice car in your garage (not at a car show)

[slatyb]

Don’t waste time texting. Go meet them for coffee, lunch at the most.

[Man-O-Metal]

Do's: None
Dont's: Datting apps.


I'm not 100% against them because they do work for certain people. But your chances are slim compared to going out and finding someone.

[SaartjieJane]

I never go on them. 9 times out of 10 guys just want to sleep around so I’d be wasting my time on those

[_Just_A_girl_]

Don't give him addy
Don't talk about interests more so compatibility

[SeekingVirginWife]

1. Do not use dating Apps.
2. Find their address, then visit them with flowers, proposing for marriage.

[Justneedtokno]

That’s extreme

[spartan55]

Why anyone from 18-30 would ever even need a dating app is just mind boggling to me.

[DavidRaul]

Get ready to be disappointed if you just started using dating apps. I never had a good experience on these sites. People just beg for sex

[Anonymous]

sure they're convenient. but if i were in this position, i would rather just meet someone at work or through friends. thankfully i don't have to tho lol you should do a thorough background check

[007kingifrit]

dating apps are for sex, not relationships. so that's the first thing to know

second: fill out a profile and actually write something about yourself

[Bob92220]

I've never tried a dating app before. But I've also heard that it's just for sex. I still can't get over the idea that a woman just wants sex. I can understand a guy being that way but not a woman.

[007kingifrit]

@Bob92220 they really aren't, which is why they're all depressed and lonely

[Jltakk]

Don't: use them. Waste money on boosts or memberships, etc.
If you must...
Do: message back.

[Freyke]

Don't put a photo up of you and a girl friend or she'll see it as a girlfriend instead. Don't put nudes. And don't write something stupid in the bio.

[Anonymous]

DO go out and meet people
DONT be in a pathetic dating app like a bot a$$ person

[krin_m]

Never used them, do not plan to use them so I have no clue TBH.

[TrillXHippy]

“Do” not waste your time using dating apps. “Don’t” waste your time using dating apps

[genericname85]

do avoid them and don't use them. i think those are the best.

[Anonymous]

I just try to treat everything with a grain of salt when on an online dating app.

[Adronicus]

in my opinion thetes no do's & only dont's when it comes to online dating.

[lofii]

Dos
Be 6ft

Don't
Don't be shorter than 6ft

[Justneedtokno]

But I’m 411 and a female are you meant to say for guys

[lofii]

Yeah for guys

[Anonymous]

You should post red pilled and based stuff.
You should not post stuff that makes you look like a sjw.

[Creampiekarl420]

DO! Not be on any dating apps it’s just scammers and tranny prostitutes

[Waldoe]

Don't use dating apps... simple, you will NEVER meet anyone and they will charge you for Nothing

[peedy]

"Dont" use them at all bunch of fake accounts designed to draw people in and get their money

[Anonymous]

What’s up with the cover photo? Must we be bombarded with this crap?

[Justneedtokno]

You also don’t have to answer

[Anonymous]

Do be yourself.
Don't use filters or lie about your height and weight.

[Anonymous]

Dating apps are easy for me like OkCupid and Bumble, tinder kind of weird though.

[Jamesshinobi]

DO not use a dating app
DON'T use a dating app

[Anonymous]

Who cares.

[Justneedtokno]

You also don’t have to answer

[Opinion Owner]

I don’t have to, but I want to.

[Justneedtokno]

Looks like you care

[Alex8736]

Depends which dating app platform you are using

[Navyaa]

I need some guy friends aged 14-15 :))

[msc545]

DON'T use them

[CasaNorba]

DONT use dating app

[Zolly99999]

Interesting

[Slim57]

Don't: use them