Dating Site Guide That Help You Choose The Right One
The word dating itself makes you all jittery in your stomach, isn't it? What happens when you think of the word dating? Close your eyes for a moment and think about the kind of person you would like to date. The person you would want to invest your emotions into. Someone who would be funny to you as well as caring. Someone for whom you would mean the world. Someone who would not only respect you but would respect your views as well. A person you would have your so-called "Perfect in Imperfect" relationship with. Does that bring a smile to your face? Does that take you to your world of imagination, to your happy place, to your fairytale? Well, you could have it all. So what if you've failed in a relationship once, so what if you weren't able to get a date online before, so what if you're too new with the whole concept of online dating, there could be a reason that you may be doing things wrong, you may have been not able to set up a connection with your match. or there could be a possibility that you may not have known how to talk or initiate or a thousand possible reasons but this certainly doesn't mean that you should give up or if you're too new, this journey is nothing to be worried about. Let's take a leap of faith and see what's new is waiting for us.
So many dating sites and you're confused which one to go for? Here are a solution and end to your dilemma. Given below are 9 dating sites with their description and what they've got to offer. Every dating site has its surprise so scroll down, check yourself, and pick the site you like the most.
1.TINDER
Match.Chat.Date.
"Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder". Although some of you might think of online dating being a "face-game", it's not true in all the cases. There are people out there who've found the love of their lives on sites like this. You don't have to be extraordinary in order to get a date from a dating app. All you have to be is "Genuine". Have you ever thought what are the differences between people who found love on Tinder and people who don't? - A Good Bio. According to some research, a good bio attracts more matches and quick responses as well. Although people do swipe based on looks, yet there are chances that the conversation may not go on because of how you are in person which cannot be made out of your pictures. There is no specific mechanism available to get matches on the grounds of ethnicity, weight, or other characteristics but a decent profile, age, location, and most importantly your conversational skills play a major role in finding the one.
Clueless on how to write a good bio? Well, here is a video by Arum Kang and Dawoon Kang, the founders of Coffee Meets Bagel where they have perfectly described the loopholes in a bio and redirected on the features to create a good one. This video in addition to the beautiful truths of Online Dating gives a slight idea about where people lag in this dating thing.
2. BUMBLE
How about the idea of breaking the stereotypes and let the women send the first message? If you are a man, you probably hate this logic behind texting first. Looking for an ice-breaker that is not a cliche pickup line but at the same time good enough for the woman to text you back could be quite tricky????
Bumble is one such site where ladies have 24 hours to make the first move after getting a match or it will expire. Not only dating, but bumble also allows you to make all kinds of connections.
When you first log in to bumble, after giving your basic information with a picture of yours, you’ll be asked to choose either of the three :
Date, BFF, or Bizz. Where the so-called “Bumble Bizz” feature is the one that is the most uncommon feature you’re not going to find in any other dating site. This feature allows the users to make professional powerful connections with people you share the same field with. Unique ideas with the BFF and date section as well. Explore and find out more about what it has to give you.
3. OkCupid
Find My Kind
OkCupid gives you an altogether different experience of online dating. Its approach is based more on meaningful and long-term relationships. I feel what makes it different from other dating sites is the amount of time one has to invest in creating a profile, answering questions about oneself which will clear the idea about the person you are in real. While dating apps such as tinder and bumble are considered to be more of a face game, OkCupid is a tough competition for these sites as it is more liked by people who are looking for something genuine.
????A sneak peek to some of the questions: -
- karaoke on a first date?
- Could you date someone messy?
- which would you rather be Normal/Weird?
- Choose the better romantic activity: Kissing in Paris/ Kissing in a tent, in the woods.
These questions will be answered by an individual and the percentage of the number of answers that match will be shown on the screen itself. This will help you see how like-minded you both are, based on which you can swipe them right.
Liked the concept? OkCupid is a GO-GO option for you.
4. Hinge
The founder of this app McLeod believes that apps like Tinder have destroyed daters' ability to commit to a single person which is indeed somewhat true. When you feel even a slight bored with the person you're talking to, it's too easy to jump to any new person. With the uncountable right swipes that you get every day, this isn't a problem at all.
Hinge on the other hand is a cool dating app to use. Its authentic profile allows a person to create a genuine image of oneself that includes answering some questions that are likely to lead a conversation as well.
More than some algorithms Hinge focuses on how to make a relation, a bond stronger. It also has quite a good community but you get a few likes per day if you're a non-paying user which would restrict you from talking to many at the same time and focusing on some so that you could actually invest your time in knowing one person instead of jumping from one to another.
With a hike in the number of dating sites in the online dating business, new apps keep on adding up. In this race, a new dating app has been recently introduced with an aim to stand out and make its place in this dating world. Let's see what this app has to offer and how it is different from the ones given above
5.BOO
"Chemistry". One of the main factors that two people look in between them has become somewhat difficult to achieve in this era of digitalization. A failure in getting compatible date results in bad dates, emotional fatigue, and wastage of time. How about an app that solves all these problems of yours? Boo is one such dating app. This app recommends the people who may share complementary personalities as you do. Doesn't it simplify the whole process for you? On Boo, you'll be able to understand each other's personalities before deciding to date. This app also recommends the types you're statistically likely to love and want to be with for the long-term. No more chemistry-less dates.
Users can deeply understand anyone and connect with people who intuitively understand them. So what makes Boo so different from other apps?
Unique Benefits:
- Compatible Matches - You are recommended people you’re statistically likely to love and understand effortlessly.
- Save Time, Money, and Emotional Fatigue you would have spent on bad dates with no chemistry on other dating apps.
- Understand Personalities - Deeply understand each other’s personalities, leaving uncertainty out.
- Dating Advice - In-depth dating advice and insight into what they’re attracted by.
In addition to this, what I personally liked about the app is its informative WebUI which you can check here. You might have heard or read somewhere or the other about the above dating apps but if you're interested in finding your boo through boo, must go on this amazing adventure with it.
The LGBTQ community ain't no different. They are one of us, they are humans as well. They, like us, have this insatiable need to be loved and to found that one person we all wait for in our lives. And so, although the above apps support same-sex connection, there are other apps made especially for the LGBTQ community that help them in finding the perfect match. The listed are the most popular ones.
6. GRINDR
This is one of the most widely used social networking apps for gay, bi, trans and queer people. It is a fun platform for men to meet, catch hook up, flirt, fall in love, and make quality friends. Grindr works on a concept different from the "match and chat" criteria. It gives access to any member for starting a conversation with another member nearby. When you make a profile on Grindr, pictures of people around you show up on the screen. It has been suggested that the app has helped many gay men to come out of the closet and find a match. Grindr can be more perfectly defined as an underground space to find gay friends, partners, and experiment with their sexuality in ways they couldn't do publically in the real world. Grindr's unique feature of geolocation is what makes it different from other sites.
7. TAIMI
Taimi is an app launched with a vision to fill the gap that was there in the dating market for the LGBTQ+ community. Slowly and steadily it gained so much popularity that now it's giving tough competition to most of the gay apps in the market. Now the question is what unique does Taimi has to offer? Other dating apps, apps like Grindr, allow you to video-chat and create a profile description but Taimi with addition to these two features also allows you to create posts, stories, groups and customize your feed based on your preferences. This shift to the social network has bagged Taimi a lot of popularity. Taimi mostly focuses on creating meaningful relations, a positive space where people will not judge one another. A far -cry from the fast-paced hook-up culture where feelings such as love and friendship could also thrive.
Even after being clear with the idea and concept, there are times we feel miserable and hopeless because we're unable to find a match. Even after trying too hard, trying our level best, we end up being alone. Does that mean Online Dating sucks? We people tend to address online dating with words as such when after a long time we can't find that someone special we're looking for. But there is a reason why for some Online Dating proved to be the best decision of their lives while for you, you were not even able to get one single date. Maybe it's not the online part that is wrong, maybe it's the dating part that you're doing wrong in "ONLINE DATING" this is what is said by Evan Marc Katz, dating coach in the below video. Wherein he gives a clear solution to make online dating work and the possible reasons behind why one fails.
" When you know where you're going wrong, it's easy to correct yourself "
Why should the younger ones have all the fun? Some people think that life stops at 50 or after having a divorce or the separation from their soulmates due to whatsoever reason has created a void in their lives. However, that's not the concept. You never know if you never try isn't it? what if a beautiful beginning is waiting for your arrival, the arrival that you are dodging. What if your destiny has a different turn for you at the age of 50? You have all the right to be happy and to fall in love again and to date and for this, there are a couple of online dating sites that work on this concept of preserving your happiness irrespective of the age or your relationship status.
8. SILVER SINGLES
It is supposedly one of the best sites for dating after a divorce. As we all know that 50% of the marriages in the US end up in divorce, men and women are most likely to be finding a companion late in their lives. SilverSingles wants to ensure that your next relationship lasts and so the first thing they keep in mind is compatibility. Herein, people are matched based on their goals, values, and their criteria. Specifics such as mature dating, gay senior dating, and older women dating could be chosen as per your requirement.
9. OURTIME
A companion doesn't mean a soulmate or a lifetime partner. It can be a travel companion, a buddy, or a pen pal too. Also, is there any specification of people finding buddies at a certain age? any documentation? No right? Exactly! If you or someone you know are of the age 50 and lonely, OurTime is the best site for you. Outside of the realm of romance, this site (app available) lets you enjoy and make the most out of these golden years of your life. It's easy having step-by-step sign-up instructions, filling out sections based on personality traits and interests which makes it easy-peasy for users to choose it. Not only this, but OurTime also offers tons of dating tips to its users.
There are over 1,500 dating apps or websites. The more you explore, the more you get. With so many dating apps around, choosing a dating app out of them could be a difficult task to do. However, it completely depends on what kind of a relationship or a soulmate you're looking for. There are dating apps that let you engage in hookups, some give you a deeper insight into knowing the person, some sites exist for a chat and meet as well. Choose the dating site based on the description that satisfies your criteria.
Here is a small video that shows the trending dating sites from 1996 - 2019 in a lot of 3 minutes only.
Although, for some, dating is too new and they may not be knowing the precautions that they should take which may lead them to some serious issues. So here are some of the things one should keep in mind while using a dating site or dating a person from there:
????A shady place with a limited number of people or a deserted area is a NO-NO. Always choose a public place for a date like a cafe or a bar.
????Never overflow the other person with your or family members' personal information.
????Don't trust all the information given in their profile. Some profiles could be fake to the extent of using someone else's picture.
????Be sober and don't drink much.
????Don't go to someone's place on the first date itself.
????Let any of your friends or your family members know the details of your date i.e, time, location, and an approximate idea of when you'll be back and how.
Consider these above points and be careful from the scammers and THERE YOU GO!
Still, waiting? Go and make a profile fast, maybe your soulmate is waiting right there for you! Don't you also think that somewhere, someone is made for you?