Do you use or have ever used dating apps?

[Disneyfangirl23]

Honestly I have never used one and I never will because I don’t want to date at all

 

[honeyaura]

Never. They're just not for me lol.

 

[KrazyKarp]

Nope, never used them and never will. I don't really care to seek out a relationship. If I meet someone naturally while I'm out and about, then cool. If not, that's cool too.

 

[idiotdoomspiral]

when im 18 im probably going to give it a try

Update: i am 19 and still havent, not interested at all in these things. I prefer getting to know someone through my everyday life instead of going on dates with strangers and expecting some kind of romantic interest from them. Its not totally out of the question though.

 

[deana]

I've never used a dating app, I've been in a relationship for a really long time so I haven't had any need to use them. I have considered downloading "Bumble" for friends because apparently you can make friends there?? But even then I think I am too awkward, and I wouldn't know how to present myself in an authentic but also appealing way.

 

[amemome]

Kind of? Was not my thing because I have a lot of things I'm looking specifically for and it was hard to match anyone because of it. I realllly don't fit the demographic of users.

 

[The retro leafeon]

No but I have an uncle who did and he keeps getting scam attempted, luckily all the scams were very dumb like needing money for a towel lol.

 

[Millysaurusrexjr]

No, never got the chance. I met my husband on facebook when I was like 16 lmao

Dating apps sound like a superficial nightmare

 

[xSuperMario64x]

I've given it a tiny bit of consideration but ultimately I've never even touched any kind of dating app/website. however I have absolutely no faith that I'll meet someone who's right for me bc I prob constantly come off as cold and uninterested to people (hence why no one ever talks to me at school) so i have no clue what other choice i have :,,,,,,)

 

[-Lychee-]

I've used Grindr, but, uh, that wasn't really being used for dating. Stopped using it a long time ago. I have thought of using Tinder, but I think I would rather try meeting someone in person.

 

[Licorice]

Nope. I’ve never really been into dating. I don’t actively look for anyone because I’m totally cool with being alone. I have only had 3 boyfriends my whole life and 0 dates that were not with those people.

 

[lemoncrossing]

I met my girlfriend over social media but never actually used an app specifically for dating. I’ve heard they can be fun, but the horror stories always scared me too much to try it. I think it’s more fun to meet your person naturally without actively seeking out a person, but that’s me. I know Tinder/etc have worked out great for lots of people

 

[neoratz]

i've used stuff like bumble to make friends, but i've never used an app for dating! i haven't managed to make any friends in my time on bumble bff, so i can't imagine a dating app being much better for me. but MOST IMPORTANTLY like some others have already said it just isn't my thing and i'd rather make close friends and let feelings happen if i develop them

 

[Autumn247]

Nope, I've been single since I was 19, I'm almost 27 now and am okay with that. I prefer being single but even when I was dating I was never interested in dating apps. I heard too many scary dating app stories on YouTube scary true story compilations lol

 

[fairysyndrome]

nope. never have, never will; i’m content to just meet people through social media and start off seeing them as friends as i’ve done with all my relationships. also i’m kind of turned off of dating apps permanently because my sister used to be an OKCupid fiend and would bring home the absolute worst or weirdest people ever. seeing that made me decide that will Never be me

 

[Xara]

i actually only turned old enough to use them last year but i’ve yet to try any of them out. i’ve certainly thought about it but even though i’ve been single for a few years now, i’m not really looking for anything rn. i’d like to get myself into therapy, find myself a job, become more independent and ultimately work on becoming a better person and getting myself into a good place in life before seeking out romance. besides, the pandemic has given me even more of a reason to wait as not only do i want to be able to meet people safely, i’m not a fan of online and/or long-distance relationships.

 

[Croconaw]

I tried using them. It was just for casual talking and not necessarily to look for anything long term, which is almost impossible to find on any dating app. Most people do just want short flings or fun, and it’s nearly impossible to find anything serious from dating apps.

I’ve had a few long distance relationships. They weren’t the most pleasant of experiences. Back then, I had the intention of searching for something long term so it was a disappointment when these relationships ended. It destroyed me for a bit, and for a while I thought it was impossible to find love. I just ditched the dating scene altogether, and I’m focused more on myself rather than finding someone through a dating app.

Dating apps are basically a game anyway. They want you to keep using their app. Their intention isn’t for you to find a partner.

 

[_Donut_]

I've tried Tinder a couple years back. I did met a nice girl on it with who I had a few dates (but eventually ...spoiler alert... didn't rly work out). Besides those 1 or 2 fun chats, I didn't really liked the rest of it. Even though I kept on getting matches, the other persons often were anything BUT interested in using the app for what it was meant and just seemed to want to boost their ego or just use it as a social media platform...

I haven't used it in a long time as I'm not sure anymore you can actually get a serious relationship out of it (unless you go for those "serious" dating services). Too bad the only other option is being social to strangers in public places... so that's out the window
For now I'm totally fine being single and mostly focus on travelling around, if I meet someone...I'll meet someone but I'm not going to force it by downloading tons of dating apps and just forcing a match or chat even if it doesn't feel right.

 

[Violet Witch]

I tried one years ago and ended up talking to a guy for about a week who then ghosted me but since then I've got no interest in trying out Tinder or Bumble. I've had people suggest I try online dating (because they think I need a man in my life to be happy) and weirdly enough not one of them has tried online dating themselves.

 

[Stikki]

No, never. I have met people online irl, but through a mutual interest and never with the view to date. I can't imagine the awkwardness of meeting for the first time irl coupled with the pressure to perform well and present the best version of yourself on a date. Props to those who can achieve this! I just wouldn't be very good at it haha.

I've never been into dating anyway. Probably partly due to the fact I've suffered bulimia on and off for years and most dates seem to involve eating. But also cos I want someone to get to know me as a person, with all my little quirks and faults and THEN be interested in me in that way, you know? Like building a friendship first, which I find to be the best and most important part of a relationship and deciding if you're actually compatible enough to last.

From another point of view...my bf is..kinda famous. Like you might not necessarily instantly recognise his face, but you definitely know or have heard of his work (I'm not gonna say who he is haha). He found he was approached a lot once people knew who he was, by people who were then clearly only interested in his status, what that status could do for them and his money. So dating apps would never have worked for him if he'd ever tried them (which he never did) as he would've been constantly suspicious.

So yeah...I think it depends on the person and what you want to achieve from it. If it's your thing and you have a successful relationship from it (One of my friends is married and has 2 kids with a man she met this way and she's a happy soul, so it CAN happen) and enjoy it then go for it!