Have you ever used a dating app, whether it was successful or not?

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No shame at all in using one (I have and do use one to find friends myself). Just curious how many on here have at least tried using one before.

WhiteSteve · Accepted Answer

I’ve been out of the game for so long, I can’t even imagine operating in that sort of dynamic. Seems like kind of a gong show, haha.

During Covid, a bunch of my buddies were sending screenshots of weird profiles from their area, so I made a Tinder account to see what was going on in my area. Didn’t put any pics of myself, I wasn’t actively looking for anyone, just wanted access to it.

And, man…I don’t know if it was just sparse due to Covid, or maybe I’m too shallow😅, but…. the selection left A LOT to be desired, lmao. I can’t even imagine what’s going on on there as far as male suitors go🤦‍♂️😂 Put it this way: if it was a bar, I would have walked in and turned right around and left, lmao. I don’t expect to walk into a room full of supermodels, I find plenty of physical beauty in average everyday women, but this was just…. no😂 It made me wonder some shallow thoughts, like “do hot people still just meet in real life, and then everyone else comes on here?”, lmao.

The only traditionally “hot” women I saw profiles for were OBVIOUS scams. And like I said, I didn’t really set up a profile of any sort, yet I’d still get matches, and I even paid extra for a minute to see who the hell was matching with a blank profile, and again, obvious scams, mostly fake pictures of Chinese girls, lmao. So the whole thing seems like a real minefield.

Also, the fun was over in less than week, I swiped through everyone possible, so at that point I just deleted it. Had a few laughs with the boys, but I can’t compete with my one friend who lives around Southern New Hampshire. I can spot a New Hampshire chick from a mile away, I don’t know why, but I can😂 And they apparently are all looking for a “third” to join them with/for the boyfriend/husband. And that’s fine, but the people in question….. it’s not like who you’d hope it would be, haha. Plus everyone had all these weird hobbies and interests, in addition to looking like they go to the Gathering Of The Juggalos🤡😂

Hopefully I just had a weird personal experience with Tinder, and all these poor souls out there looking for love are playing with a better deck😝

Effably · Accepted Answer

I wonder if there is a magical generation gap at play here.

I don't see how you could possibly have been dating in the last 10 years without one. It is the by far most common way to meet your partner now.

So yes, of course I have. It has been successful although dating apps can be a pretty horrible experience for everyone, perhaps especially guys. And they are proven to be negatively impacting dating. That said, even if commercials suck to do every company still does them. Dating apps suck, but they remain used for a reason.

rienna888 · Accepted Answer

Most of my relationships resulted from using dating apps. It’s better than nothing.

pros: it’s easier to find someone you’re attracted to, more options to choose from. For men, don’t have to be nervous and fear rejection face to face. You can just go on one date, if you don’t like them you won’t have to see them again.

cons: the app is just one click away if you aren’t satisfied with your current partner. That means instead of working things out people just go back on the app to look for somebody better. It can be dangerous as you’re meeting a stranger, you don’t know their history.

ShellyB · Accepted Answer

There is no shame in using one, but to answer the question, I have not really used one, I did start to use one in I think 2018 but didn’t complete setting up my info and then never checked it. The reason I have not really used one is that I have been in a relationship since then it started about the time I was going to try out the dating app. I have friends who have used them including two friends who are in LTRs that started that way, but also a lot who it didn’t work for.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I have used dating apps consistently for the past 20 years, whenever I was not in a relationship and looking for a dating partner. I have used match, POF, bumble, zoosk, and a few church based sites. I did meet a few women who had lied about themselves in their profile, but most were honest and candid in what they wrote about themselves. I met some very high quality women on those sites, and I am now married to a woman I met on zoosk.

EzraIsShy76028 · Answer

I have, and NOPE, it was NOT successful in the slightest! It was either a bunch of scammers, or a bunch of people who matched with me but didn't even reply, or for the few "real" people I got and messaged me more than once: we basically had absolutely nothing in common and our "friendship" barely lasted at all.

All in all, a HUUUUUGE waste of time for me. At least I got to see what it was like, but holy shit, it was rough to see how much time I wasted on that shit...

Zack-Bann · Answer

During Covid the apps were an absolute dream
We were eating good and didn’t even appreciate it

These days my profile doesn’t measure up much anymore.
I need better photos and never have time or a halfway decent camera man

I owe a lot of memories and lessons learned to dating apps

But of course they are just one way of meeting potential romantic partners.

The common theme remains “you” and your willingness to proactively socialize

NicholasRedone · Answer

So many since I hit 18 in early 2012.

Spoken like a poem, from Tinder to Bumble, from OkCupid to Plenty of Fish (POF). From eHarmony to any other app requiring a left swish or right swish. In the end, I'm still single, I didn't get, my lover for a wish 😀☯️ ha!

Cormac995 · Answer

That's how I lost my virginity. I highly advise you to ignore them even more so if you want something long term. They're basically red flag search engines. The only people you're going to find there want your body and not much else.

naartjie · Answer

I have but they’re so extremely bad.  You also can’t use them in my city because you’ll have connections with them somehow because everyone knows everyone somehow 🙄 small town joys lol

RingOfFire · Answer

I used them in the early days of dating apps when they were just invented. Went on several dates and enjoyed them, but all the serious relationships I've had in my life came from meeting someone in person.

sawno · Answer

Closest to it was this app, it was very successful but rare. People aren't on here to date, so very little dating actually happens.

SamIam96 · Answer

I think about it. But haven't yet. I'm not comfortable with my face pic being all over the internet where my employer can find it.

Malriarch1990 · Answer

App, no. Service, yes. Not worth it as they found multiple people none of whom were a good match personality wise.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Yeah, I still hope on Tinder every now and again.. I've at least met some people off the apps, including my ex. So I guess it was sort of a success..

Sunrising · Answer

No I never have used a dating app, but I have been thinking of doing so in the last few weeks.

HungTexan · Answer

Never used one. Even when I was of a dating age (years ago) I would prefer more conventional means.

Spencer10 · Answer

They are great for hookups... but to meet quality people for a relationship I would suggest the real world

chrissykerdock · Answer

i got matched up with a dom and that he was but i couldn't take it

Miristheiss · Answer

No. I hear horror stories but I have never been on one.

genericname85 · Answer

Yeah. Had a few ok dates thanks to them but really never anythig worth mentioning.

lucass120 · Answer

I haven't but wouldn't be opposed - depends on the goals

exitseven · Answer

no, there as really no such thing when i was dating.

Alex-Snow · Answer

I have never had the need to use one yet but I have nothing against them

Ironic_Method · Answer

Yes, I've found a few partners via dating apps. Don't really like them, though.

msc545 · Answer

I have, several times. It was a waste of time and money.

Johnkramer98 · Answer

never got any match except transgender and gay people (im straight). couldnt be more sad about it.

Crazzyyworld · Answer

I alway have a hope high but I always hit by sex seeking dude. And then I get mad and delete the profile

rizzzz007 · Answer

So many time and I think it's a waste of time most of the profile is fake so can't trust anyone on dating app.

SunnyRS · Answer

I have tried but I am not good at communicating or rather initiating a conversation with people so it didn't work out well.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Yes. I had no real success. I find in person so much better for me.

GAGsucksballs89170 · Answer

Yes, worst mistake of my life, they're scams

Anonymous · Answer

Plenty during the year I tried them but I had no interest so on the following NYE, I closed them down

blackeagle007 · Answer

If it was free, id give it a shot. Don’t wanna pay $100 a month

BlueJeanBaby1994 · Answer

Facebook it was one nighter. But relationship no.

Rohaan2020 · Answer

I have tried them but most people are frauds on such websites or apps

Uglygaypoorcoward94 · Answer

Yes in my early to mid 20s, highly unsuccessful. Never knew why but according to several women here I have gay face so i presume the women never liked me as they saw a fxggxt, a ugly fxggxt

Valdemort · Answer

Yes, it became a ONS, but no regrets hah.

BrotherFalk · Answer

I have. It's how I found my wife!

Theguywhogoesnude · Answer

Yes I have pof and it worked haha

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Yes. Met current boyfriend from tinder.

Jennz6 · Answer

Nah I don’t need an app for meeting guys

scott04sa22 · Answer

I have no success on dating apps

ienjoylookingatgreen · Answer

Yeah I got tons of fat chicks

Adogdog · Answer

I have never tried one.

CubaPirate · Answer

Thankfully I've never had the need to

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, with no success.

CupOfCoffee1991 · Answer

Tinder yes long term no.

Professor-college · Answer

I did and got to meet interesting women

Caroline005 · Answer

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