Do you like using dating apps?

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HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

I've been on dating apps since I was like 18 and Plenty of Fish was the holy grail of dating apps because it was absolutely free to match and message whoever you wished. Since then I've tried all kinds of dating apps... Tinder and OkC when they just started up, Badoo, and now Bumble, Hinge and a relatively new app called Boo. Over the 12 years I've been using them, I've had maybe 4 or 5 dates, and only had 1 relationship for a year.

Dating apps are a waste of time for the majority of men for the most part. Girls have unrealistically high expectations and think they're the shit on it. "Must be goal oriented"... yeah we get it you want a successful man that pays for your standard of life. "I only date 6' " alright cool then look up the statistic for men that are 6' and up. "The key to my heart is pasta/sushi/drinks" yeah we get you want us to pay for those on a date and probably want a free meal.

I can list for ages. And the worst part is, women are much harder to approach in person nowadays, because of social media and dating apps that have given them all of this attention to the point they don't even care to be approached anymore and call men creeps for trying. Most men are afraid to approach for that reason. Which means we resort to dating apps. It's an endless cycle of depression.

D_Bone_Steak · Accepted Answer

I picked yes... but the only reason I really like using them is to pick on mid chicks that think they're 10/10's. I'm fucking married... I'm just there to fuck with them. I'm what this site would call a troll.

Can you really blame me... they make it so funny. 10 to 20 years ago it was a real option... now... now though... you're probably talking to me even if you a dude that thinks they're talking to a chick. I wouldn't trust that shit as far as I could spit it. Chicks talk to me about 60 years old and fat... I look like this.

You really think they have real expectations? Fuck knaw brah, they just don't. It becomes apparent why they single real quick with all their expectations and standards even though they can't meet one of their own standards!

Don't hate on me for dropping that message... They'll be so fat that they look like they have diabetes or some blood pressure shit going on and then hit on me like that's even their territory. I know I'm like over 40 and all that, but come on... I think a pint of ice cream would make that chick more happy than I would. Just being real.

That's the real issue... she's shooting for me when she should be shooting at her level... some bald guy wearing an undersized BatMan shirt and is also overweight. That's what she deserves... not me.

MissStrawberry912 · Accepted Answer

Yes and no.

Pros: it’s definitely a great way to meet single local people, I’ve been on tons of great dates for what I’m looking for rather it’s physically, personality, stability, or interests. But I would say just because you talk and meet lots of people doesn’t mean… they’re that person if both the chemistry or compatibility isn’t there. Personally it’s easy for me to find chemistry more than compatibility. Just have fun and stay safe with who you decide to meet :)

cons: occasionally people can get catfish, sadly some people are taken and cheating, never know who’s a weirdo/creep, not a lot are looking for serious dating but some, sometime people forget to look for authenticity when they’re swiping and then looking for the next best thing…

smashleyy · Accepted Answer

I haven’t used them and hopefully I’ll never have to. I’m in a few groups on fb for my city called “are we dating the same guy”. majority of the men that get posted are from dating apps and 9/10 they’re duds. if you want something long term and genuine you’re unlikely to find it on a dating app

DaveJord · Answer

I think age and demographics plays a huge part in who uses apps and who doesn't. In my 20's there was no need to use apps. I was out with freinds doing young people things and meeting other young and single people. But as you get older, your freinds meet people, get married and have families, and then start to do married couples things with friends, and it gets harder to meet or find singles within the same group of freinds.

So in order to expand your circle of freinds, you need to consider different avenues.

AviatorTom · Answer

After my divorce, dating apps and sites were the way I met women to date. I met my SO on a dating site.

steveusna · Answer

I think dating apps serve one purpose. It makes it easy to get laid. I was on dating apps for three years and had sex with over 20 women. I am a handsome guy with an average body so I think it worked for me. One problem with dating in real life is that women love to gossip about who they have had sex with. So, if you have sex with someone from your office or church, she was tell everyone. That can create problems. I worked in a small office of fifty people. I met a woman on an app and had sex with her on first date. I didn't know the woman had a female friend who worked at my office. After she told the female friend, everyone knew in the office. A lot of woman at work started hitting on me after that which i didn't like because I am very private and don't have sex with female coworkers.

Chevy1_kb · Answer

No there nothing like years ago there shit years ago I found boyfriends I was in relashionships with after I broke up last year ago about a bout near the end of last year and a few months I have had dating site there just not that good looking or most are way to old on them now there just not the same as years ago there rubbish and av tried a good few

Fireguy17 · Answer

I've never used one, but I have used a pay to join site, with good results.

A lot depends on what you are looking for, just to get laid or are you serious about finding someone to have a relationship with.

I used eHarmony, the cost dies help keep the ones just looking to get laid off, and if you find someone like that you can report them.

It is still work, but for me it worked well.

I met my wife there.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

They're not great.. Hinge seems like the best of them.. With the way it's set up, it seems as though people actually want to meet and go out on dates rather than be narcissist, that one is probably okay with me... I met my ex on Bumble.. So I've gotten a couple of dates on dating apps.. I still think meeting in real life is the way..

Benjiman19 · Answer

Do I use dating apps? Yes. But I've never gotten a match that stays chatting with me for more than 1 day. Don't know why I even have any of the apps still. Not like I'll ever meet the person on the other side of the screen. I guess it shows me who's in the area that's single, but what's the point of I rarely go out anyway? Just my opinion, I don't like them. But good luck to anyone who does or wants to try it out.

ohmyguy · Answer

They are mostly fake. ad in robo profiles.. you know when woman are too. eager know you.. the just after membership.. which is difficult to cancel.. if not happy... there'd usually high man to woman ratio.. so woman are bombarded by messages.. and only the cream of the crop guys all the action..
Woman are too choosey... they play around a lot on multiple fields.. it's rare to actually connect with some one

Nikki1989 · Answer

Nobody needs them. You can walk out your front door and meet someone today if you have the confidence and the motivation.

Tomisworthless · Answer

No, i have no luck in real life because im gross to women dating apps only showed me that only bots and trans men like me. Dating apps are for attractive people to hook up. Girls who say they are not looking for hookups are just weeding out the weirdos but they actually do want to

Minahh · Answer

Naaah only bad experiences with meeting people on the internet. It's a perfect recipe how to get involved with narcissists. While in real life they wouldn't have the balls to even say hello to you on the internet they're pretending to be a prince charming. However what are we introverts supposed to do? Someone should invent a wholesome dating app with set rules and even a psychological testing. The app should be actually managed so people have smaller chances of encountering them.

Somoneelse · Answer

No. most of them like Tinder, Hive, Happn and Bumble are full of bots, people who only want sex or One Night stands and some apps fake likes/notifications in order to get people to pay for premium.

Sonorous · Answer

Nah. Last time I used one was back in 2016 when I was naive & didn't know anything about female nature or how to look good. Saw that I wasn't what women wanted by how dry my dms were. 🤣 Ever since then I've just avoided them.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

Last time I used them was over 5 years ago. I didn't like being a complete match with someone, writing them, only to never hear back. Seems to me if you were a good match that you should at least hear back.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

They used to be fun. Chat with someone back and fourth for a while and it could lead up to anything.

Now you're swiping through a sea of profiles, people don't really respond and even if they do, it all just feels so lifeless and dead.

JHAYES317 · Answer

Nah they suck because A) there are too many guys compared to women on there and B) most women on there have unreasonably high standards (case point 80% of women on bumble setting their height requirement to 6 foot or above).

NathanDavis · Answer

never done it before... and based on what I hear... I'll keep it this way, lol

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

No. I don't like talking to people hiding behind a screen.

I like meeting my women in person where I can sew their facial expressions and get a feel for their personality which online is impossible to do.

BourbonAndBacon · Answer

I've got a long history in digital marketing. Dating apps are an easy way to get a date. I can't tell a woman's age IRL and I've gone out with too many 22 year olds by accident.

Redstang88 · Answer

No, but I don’t really know how else you’re supposed to meet anyone

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

I've never used them and am not planning to anytime soon.

es20490446e · Answer

The algorithm is made to prevent you from finding a partner you like, and instead purchase expensive subscriptions.

Paris13 · Answer

Sure. Been Successful on Many I Met at Least to Know They are Real Deal. xxoo

PinkFlamingoes · Answer

No they're a waste of time, as they're full of weirdos, creeps and catfishes

jshm2 · Answer

They are in reality "hookup apps" not "dating apps"

Unit1 · Answer

No. There are only dumb girls on there and all they seem to have are their looks or kids.

Yannae · Answer

It's not that I enjoy it, it serves its purpose. I use them not because I enjoy them, but because it's just another way to reach my goal.

Paul09 · Answer

I dislike them. Waste of time. Mostly fake. Maybe works more for women because it's free. But way harder to use for men. Unless your a hot doctor or something.

Anonymous · Answer

i never have really i've looked at them to see what's going on but never needed to get a date from one

syncheart · Answer

They are next step in garbage after the online dating sites.

Iron_Man · Answer

No way i’m taking anyway and if I wasn’t, those are a bunch of gold diggers

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Too many bs people on them, but what other choice is there?

KonkeyDong · Answer

I've tried using them. No luck. They charge for "premium" usage.

maroon_eyez · Answer

I do and yes i had lot of fun from them, met girls for dates, fuck and friends also haha

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

IM NOT ON ONE BUT PROBABLY SHOULD BE

Anonymous · Answer

Kind of a waste of time but I’ve met some cool people

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

I never had a need for it.

EmmaMary · Answer

I've never had the need to ever use one.

Jazzy54 · Answer

Nah. Too many catfish out there.

bolverk · Answer

Never used them, too limiting.

Kinkysportguy · Answer

Tried them but they didn't work

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Yeah. I would barely date otherwise.

mandyfire98 · Answer

I'd never use one.

cherriibly · Answer

I never used them, I don't know

Energetic_Dad_35 · Answer

No, I don't need.

dudeinohio · Answer

I don't like them but have used them.

shortster · Answer

No, but I don't have a lot of alternatives.

Gezbelle · Answer

Sometime. Just for confidence boost

PinkSmoke · Answer

It's not for me, no..

Teabaggin · Answer

Never used them before

Danny_dan92 · Answer

🤷🏻‍♂️

ThrillSeeker01 · Answer

No, not much at all

LiamJHayden · Answer

Nope.

Sparkie460 · Answer

Never used them.

renodnol32 · Answer

Nope.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I've never used them

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