thisistian
Senior Member
I've used them for a few weeks and instantly disliked it. I just don't like the idea of searching for love online, especially where the only thing you can judge people by is, really, their appearance.
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Do you use or have ever used dating apps?
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UglyMonsterFace
Arize from Azulon
I've used Tinder to find friends. It was fun lol
ali.di.magix
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I've thought about it, but then decided that I probably wouldn't enjoy the experience lol. I don't think I ever will try it either.
MasterM64
🍀 Mayor of PARADISE 🍀
I personally have never used any dating apps when I was looking for the right lady, I just preferred actually interacting with ladies directly especially since it is easier to pick up on things compared to someone hiding behind a screen.
tifachu
。*・゜☆・ ゜✧・。 • ・
I met my last ex on Tinder, we lasted almost 2 years but were ultimately not so compatible.
I met my current partner on OKCupid, and we are much more compatible. OKCupid has much more efficient matching algorithms to find the right person. Plus, I loved just answering all the questions the site provides, lol. I didn't like Tinder so much, even when I did use it, a person's description was the most important factor when I'd swipe left or right.
I am a very shy and introverted person IRL, I have social anxiety that may come off as coldness. It can be difficult to get me to open up, especially in school/work environments where I'm in a sort of "stone fox" mode that I can't get out of, where I'm all work, no play. So dating apps have helped me find partners, and social media find friends.
I met my current partner on OKCupid, and we are much more compatible. OKCupid has much more efficient matching algorithms to find the right person. Plus, I loved just answering all the questions the site provides, lol. I didn't like Tinder so much, even when I did use it, a person's description was the most important factor when I'd swipe left or right.
I am a very shy and introverted person IRL, I have social anxiety that may come off as coldness. It can be difficult to get me to open up, especially in school/work environments where I'm in a sort of "stone fox" mode that I can't get out of, where I'm all work, no play. So dating apps have helped me find partners, and social media find friends.
I have never used a dating app and since I am happily married, I hope that means I never will. But I don't necessarily look down on them all. I've met a lot of friends online and my husband and I initially started communicating online. We hung out with the same group of friends but were both too shy to speak to each other in person when we were out with them. So we got to know each other better by chatting online and things blossomed from there. For people who are shy and awkward in person, meeting people online can be a great way to start putting yourself out there and vet people before you actually have to meet them.
Lady Timpani
sway
It's definitely crossed my mind, but ultimately I've never used one. A big part of it is that it seems like apps like Tinder are used more for casual flings than anything else, and I'm not really interested in that.
I met my future husband online, and meeting specific people online is so random and circumstantial that what I’ve learnt is that, should two people be destined to be together, you will meet one way or the other.
It would be a lot more difficult to believe, without being in one place at a very specific time (or rather, a site), that you’d never meet the man or woman of your dreams. What if, by choosing not to post here or there, you’ll never cross paths again? The butterfly effect shapes our lives in so many ways.
It would be a lot more difficult to believe, without being in one place at a very specific time (or rather, a site), that you’d never meet the man or woman of your dreams. What if, by choosing not to post here or there, you’ll never cross paths again? The butterfly effect shapes our lives in so many ways.
BeardosFangirl
Senior Member
Honestly, I have used just about every free dating app that there is and they are all useless and full of predators. All anyone wants on those free apps is to hook up. If you ever decide to use a dating app, make sure you have to pay to use it.
cornimer
grab acorns 'til you're delirious
I've considered it at times when I felt really lonely - since I rarely talk to people IRL, sometimes it seems like trying a dating site or app might be my only way to meet someone. But ultimately I never do it because I'm too afraid of predators. Also I'm asexual soooo would not be compatible with a lot of the people who use dating apps.
Stella-Io
Chasing Luna MothWings
As Vampnessa said, I thought about it when I was younger because I was lonely, but I could never do it. Call me weird but I don't like putting out my entire business online like some twitter/Snapchat/Instagram diva. Not my (real) name, not my preference, not even my (taken by a pic) looks. I have never posted a picture of myself online. I have social stuff like tumblr and twitter, but I don't use them to interact with people, I use them for my interest and hobbies. I'm probably using them wrong but oh well. Yes I have interacted with people on those sites before, but it's usually small conversations that don't last more than a few exchanges.
I might be backwards in this day and age, but for me to date anyone, I would have to talk to them, interact, get a feel for their personality and how they react in differ situations, and overtime become close to them. Only when I feel extremely comfortable with them would I even consider dating them, but even then I'd probably won't ask. Which is probably why I haven't dated, but I keep to my values.
I might be backwards in this day and age, but for me to date anyone, I would have to talk to them, interact, get a feel for their personality and how they react in differ situations, and overtime become close to them. Only when I feel extremely comfortable with them would I even consider dating them, but even then I'd probably won't ask. Which is probably why I haven't dated, but I keep to my values.
candxur
vegan trash
I used them a lot since i couldn’t go out and meet anyone due to mental health issues. i matched with one person and straight away there wasn’t a spark, but we’re still good friends after 3-4 years.
I then got manipulated into a bad relationship with someone from tinder, and god I was so glad to get rid of him.
Went on a few dates with a girl at the start of last year and although it didn’t come to anything we’re still friends.
And my current boyfriend, of almost a year, and I met via tinder years ago and didn’t meet up until last year.
dating apps we’re very good for when i felt cripplingly lonely, since a lot of people on them are desperate for attention on them so it’s really not hard to have some form of conversation, even if it is just once.
I then got manipulated into a bad relationship with someone from tinder, and god I was so glad to get rid of him.
Went on a few dates with a girl at the start of last year and although it didn’t come to anything we’re still friends.
And my current boyfriend, of almost a year, and I met via tinder years ago and didn’t meet up until last year.
dating apps we’re very good for when i felt cripplingly lonely, since a lot of people on them are desperate for attention on them so it’s really not hard to have some form of conversation, even if it is just once.
