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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Anyone use any dating sites other than the tindr & plenty of fish? If so how successful are they, as much as I am enjoying my time on here, I want to meet someone for a relationship.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I went on POF but got messaged by men who were on here so I gave up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you have charm and Charisma, with rugged good looks then they are incredibly successful, if however you drive a Datson Sunny and view things with a slight Indifference and Cynicism, then they can be a struggle. Hope this helps X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most dating sites are a con they say free but then you cant read or send messages unless you pay,or full of married men or men after one night stands.....think im too old for dating sites now

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I'm a fan of OK Cupid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

POF is full of men on FAB I gave up on dating sites for that reason

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By *essie.Woman
over a year ago

Serendipity


"I'm a fan of OK Cupid"

This

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"POF is full of men on FAB I gave up on dating sites for that reason "

And women, a point raised twice in this thread already

I joined Ok Cupid for couples but found it really poor. Haven't tried Tinder. I must be the only bloke in the world not on it.

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

I keep thinking of joining a dating site again as I would like to find a relationship too. But to be honest I never really had much success of them as most guys in my age bracket are wanting to play the field or have babies. No one like me just content to have a longterm snuggle buddy and travel partner

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"POF is full of men on FAB I gave up on dating sites for that reason

And women, a point raised twice in this thread already

I joined Ok Cupid for couples but found it really poor. Haven't tried Tinder. I must be the only bloke in the world not on it."

I guess so lol not tried any others and tinder just wasn't for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been on them all at various points over the years.

It's never been much fun.

I think A, I must look really bad as get no messages.

B, the people who do seem to get in touch are incredibly dull

C, I'm in no man's land. At 37 men my age often fall into 3 categories married and playing away, the type I really wouldn't be attracted to or just couldn't cope with me or they want a cougar or some Instagram ideal.

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By *kblokenorthMan
over a year ago

Any


"I keep thinking of joining a dating site again as I would like to find a relationship too. But to be honest I never really had much success of them as most guys in my age bracket are wanting to play the field or have babies. No one like me just content to have a longterm snuggle buddy and travel partner "

This is what I’m looking for too!

Before POF/FAB, singles clubs were quite good for meeting people, though it’s been a few years since I ventured into one!

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I think men my age on dating sites are looking for lithe single hotties who look like they just stepped off Love Island.

Whereas I look like I’ve just spent 5 years on a Desert Island talking to a basketball.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We met on Bumble so would think that’s worth a try. I’ve also had longish relationships from pof but it does take some dredging through to get past the ones who only want sex

J x

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

MrsHotNotts uses bumble , says POF and Tinder are as bad as fab

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I think men my age on dating sites are looking for lithe single hotties who look like they just stepped off Love Island.

Whereas I look like I’ve just spent 5 years on a Desert Island talking to a basketball.

"

I’m sure that’s not true lol.... never let anyone looking for a love island lookalike apart from the losers on the show !

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By *imple2020Man
over a year ago

Co Durham


"I think men my age on dating sites are looking for lithe single hotties who look like they just stepped off Love Island.

Whereas I look like I’ve just spent 5 years on a Desert Island talking to a basketball.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The same people are on them all.

Tinder, POF, Fab and even Match when I was having a wobble a few years back and thought I wanted a relationship.

Dating always felt awkward to me - Im more comfortable with Fab

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think men my age on dating sites are looking for lithe single hotties who look like they just stepped off Love Island.

Whereas I look like I’ve just spent 5 years on a Desert Island talking to a basketball.

"

Hahaha

No you don't!

The Love Island wannabees all want each other

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

I am currently using Lumen it’s a site for over 50’s it’s not too bad but because of Covid19 hard to get a date although I have two that I am chatting two with a view to arranging to meet for a coffee or lunch.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Never tried it but a few people I know have found relationships from bumble and one of my sons met his fiancee on pof so does happen x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Never tried it but a few people I know have found relationships from bumble and one of my sons met his fiancee on pof so does happen x"

You have to make dating your full time job and really want it.

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By *heslimoneMan
over a year ago

Deeside

Currently using pof which so far is garbage but have used match before and that has been the most successful for finding a relationship however it is pretty expensive and you MUST turn off auto renew as they will not refund if you forget. Sadly though i think in the current climate dating pretty much is not happening which sucks massively and only exacerbates the issues us singletons experience.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Never tried it but a few people I know have found relationships from bumble and one of my sons met his fiancee on pof so does happen x

You have to make dating your full time job and really want it."

Totally agree with this. You have to put a lot of time and effort in, and I find it a bit slow and frustrating at times. I like bumble and Hitch if that’s any help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OK Cupid seemed really good with all the compatibility tests. I had to come off it because my ex was on there. I can't date anyone because he would make my life even more difficult. We split up 9 years ago.

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By *ala12345TV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

Hinge is the best dating app in the world. It's fair, genuine and has better people on it than Tinder and OK Cupid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used T*nder when I was actually looking to date, turned out it was full of people wanting a one night stand or a quick bunk up in the back of their car.

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

Generally find the same people on all the apps. So none are particularly better.

However, Tinder gets no replies or mostly matches from people in Philippines or Brazil , hinge shows no one interesting, bumble puts the onus on the women to make an effort (huzzah), and PoF app is just rubbish as messages all disappear after a few days.

Ironically, Fab seems most promising, but the guys need to stop pestering the women

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By *kblokenorthMan
over a year ago

Any

Is it time for a ‘dating’ option in the interests section?

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch


"Is it time for a ‘dating’ option in the interests section?"

Second that.

I'm on POF, looking for a relationship.

I'm on Ok Cupid , looking for a relationship

I'm on tinder, looking for a hook-up

I'm on here, to meet couples, ladies etc, for honest and open fun.

Wouldn't complain if a POF date turned into a ONS.

My good friend married his random tinder hook-up.

I don't care how I make the connection with someone, if it's made.

Problems are always.

Empty profiles.

Heavily filtered pics.

Unrealistic expectations.

Our first date is unlikely to be "walk along a beach" (I live near Birmingham)

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By *heslimoneMan
over a year ago

Deeside


"Is it time for a ‘dating’ option in the interests section?

Second that.

I'm on POF, looking for a relationship.

I'm on Ok Cupid , looking for a relationship

I'm on tinder, looking for a hook-up

I'm on here, to meet couples, ladies etc, for honest and open fun.

Wouldn't complain if a POF date turned into a ONS.

My good friend married his random tinder hook-up.

I don't care how I make the connection with someone, if it's made.

Problems are always.

Empty profiles.

Heavily filtered pics.

Unrealistic expectations.

Our first date is unlikely to be "walk along a beach" (I live near Birmingham)"

I hear ya brother

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is it time for a ‘dating’ option in the interests section?"

Do a dating thread.

There's often dating threads and many people are looking to date. Many successful love stories of people meeting on here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tbh the last guy I dated i actually met on here!

I’m on tinder and hinge but find most guys just want a no strings thing but lie and say they want more

Whatever platform your using - just be honest ffs

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By *heslimoneMan
over a year ago

Deeside


"Tbh the last guy I dated i actually met on here!

I’m on tinder and hinge but find most guys just want a no strings thing but lie and say they want more

Whatever platform your using - just be honest ffs "

And for us guys so many women say they want a decent honest guy, complain about the types you mention then proceed to ignore those who are honest because they don't look like Tom Hardy.

That's not me having a dig or being combative by the way, just saying there are lies and falsehoods on both sides of the dating table.

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By *kblokenorthMan
over a year ago

Any

From previous experience, I’d say on the whole it’s easier to start on a swinging/hookup site and work towards a relationship than the other way around.......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not one for dating or dating sites. I did met my ex on here, shame it ended.

Just wanting a fwb now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Tbh the last guy I dated i actually met on here!

I’m on tinder and hinge but find most guys just want a no strings thing but lie and say they want more

Whatever platform your using - just be honest ffs

And for us guys so many women say they want a decent honest guy, complain about the types you mention then proceed to ignore those who are honest because they don't look like Tom Hardy.

That's not me having a dig or being combative by the way, just saying there are lies and falsehoods on both sides of the dating table."

I’m honest as to what I want. And honest as to whether I’m attracted. You either are or your not someone’s type... I’m actually happy single, but open not to be for the right person. What I’m saying is don’t pretend to be open for something your not.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

It's so difficult to find exactly what looking for on any site I would like someone to meet go out together with lots of wonderful sex but most just want the sex or a full blown relationship I find x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tried tinder once but he was looking for a girlfriend and I couldn’t give him what he wanted so I’ve bothered since

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dating is a lot off effort lol, I cringe at ch4 first dates program

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By *heslimoneMan
over a year ago

Deeside


"Dating is a lot off effort lol, I cringe at ch4 first dates program "

It is effort but you only get back what you put in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Feeld

Whiplr

Kinkd

These are your best options for kink related people who want to date/meet.

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By *ingdong11Man
over a year ago

emsworth


"I went on POF but got messaged by men who were on here so I gave up. "

Why does it matter if they are on here as well as POF ?

After all , your on here .....

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By *etanoiaWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"OK Cupid seemed really good with all the compatibility tests. I had to come off it because my ex was on there. I can't date anyone because he would make my life even more difficult. We split up 9 years ago. "

That’s terrible x

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By *stbury DavenportMan
over a year ago

Nottingham


"I'm a fan of OK Cupid"

Seconded. I've had more success there than on all the other ones I've tried put together.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"I think men my age on dating sites are looking for lithe single hotties who look like they just stepped off Love Island.

Whereas I look like I’ve just spent 5 years on a Desert Island talking to a basketball.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I had an amazing summer using Tinder I rate that platform a lot. If you couple great pics with a decent bio then it’s brilliant.

My friends on Bumble and he’s not found what’s he’s looking for yet but rates it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've tried OkCupid but I got fed-up with all the answering questions so they could build my 'profile' and get matches. Tried Tindr a few years ago but just got bored with it. I do actually prefer the rather more 'loose' structure of Fab.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My niece met her husband on POF,it just doesn't work for me,I even got a message saying I could never date anyone who was on or had been on fab

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish


"Is it time for a ‘dating’ option in the interests section?"

Definitely - although I reserve the right to date a handful of guys regularly.

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By *ebel Red HotWoman
over a year ago

York

Its funny as its many of the same men on both but with very different agendas on both.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just joined OK Cupid - it's exhausting!

I only want to have someone to go out with and have sex with FFS.

It's clearly too much to ask

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