Sorry for the separation. Regardless of the reasons, it always sucks.
You asked for opinions on dating apps, and et viola, you shall receive.
Actually, when I first explored dating apps, I also came to the LR for advice. There were a few gems here, but not sure if they survived the “snap”.
I’ve gone on and off the apps for the past 8 years and I’ll just say, all of them sucks. But only because people don’t always use them as intended, which is to meet someone to explore romantic prospects. But just once in a while…
Overall, I think it depends on the demographics you are in. I’m in a small town and I’ve had most luck (in terms of getting a match and actually starting a conversation) on Facebook Dating and Tinder, mainly because they are more established platforms and folks my age associate more closely with them. I’m 46. And also Tinder no longer has the reputation of being a hook up app.
For example, the newer apps like Hinge, Coffee and Donuts, etc, are more filled with younger folks in their early 20s.
I have heard OK Cupid is quite good and they have actually published some stuff on their statistics. But where I am, there’s only like 20 people on it. It’s not popular here.
My 2cents is that you don’t have to limit yourself to one app. Try out a few to see which one provides more interaction or population. The apps essentially all do the same thing, so think that more than the app itself, the profile plays a huge role. And whatever you do, no half naked bathroom selfies with a baseball cap backwards.
Oh, I’m also still single despite my attempts, so ignore whatever I just wrote, it’s just a bunch of hooey.
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