Dating is hard – enough even under normal conditions. Now, add the global pandemic into the mix and it gets even trickier. Here’s an overview of the best dating sites on the market.
But while COVID-19 has changed the face of dating as we know it, that doesn’t mean that you need to put your “relationship goals” on hold. A relationship – or anything in between, online dating site or mobile dating apps could be the answer. After all, in these times, where better to find deep, meaningful companionship than on the internet?
1. Bumble.
Bumble is basically Tinder for women – on a timer! it is a free dating app that requires women to message first. If the guy doesn’t message back within 24 hours, he loses the potential dates. Certainly, the timer is designed to encourage contact and some people really do appreciate that feature. But if you’re someone who procrastinates, Bumble may not be for you – Because women must message first.
2. Hinge.
Hinge designed its app to make user profiles more engaging (and helpful) than on apps like Tinder. You have the option of displaying a lot of useful information – that could be deal-breakers (or not). Including; Your political leanings, your religion, your alcohol consumption frequency, or even your interest level in having children someday.
The prompts provided by Hinge make it easy to create more engaging profiles. Hinge’s current slogan is “designed to be deleted.” In conclusion, If a serious relationship is what you’re looking for, this is the dating app I would recommend.
3. Tinder.
Whatever you’re looking for, Tinder has got you covered! Whether you’re looking for a casual hookup, a potential date, friendship, or an LTR (long term relationship), this is the app for you.
Arguably the most popular dating app on the list, It’s basically the first stop for those entering the dating world. But hey, If you want to play the odds when it comes to online dating, you need to be swiping where everyone’s swiping. On the upside, the profiles are brief, which helps you to make decisions quickly. The downside is that a short dating profile makes it harder to figure out what a lot of people are looking for. Knowing very little about a person can also make initial messaging a lot more challenging.
4. OkCupid.
OkCupid profiles are a lot more in-depth than most online dating sites. You answer a seemingly endless series of questions (much like a personality test), then they will spit out a reasonable Match/Enemy percentage ratio on profiles to help you gauge compatibility based on interests.
Changes in the last few years have made OkCupid a bit more like Tinder (both owned by the same company), focusing more on swiping and eliminating the ability to message a user without matching with them first. Online daters can still send a message – it just won’t show up in the recipient’s inbox unless you match. Which makes sense right?
5. The League.
The League is an “elite dating app” that requires you to supply your job title, college and LinkedIn profile. Big cities tend to have long waiting lists, so you might find yourself waiting for your application to be one of the elite singles on the app is reviewed. However, you can pay to speed up the process.
The exclusivity can be a draw for some and a turnoff for others. However, you’re most likely come across same profiles on The League on other dating apps, too. So at the end of the day, you’ll probably see the same faces for potential dates on Tinder, if you aren’t deemed “elite” enough for The League.
Have you had a good or bad experience with any of these services? Do you have any other online dating sites you’d recommend? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments.
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