When I was in the Hawaii a year ago, prime time TV ads consisted of medication and dating sites. There's no doubt that there are many people looking for love online. With so many options, it can be tempting to sign up for all of them.
My best tip for signing up for dating sites/apps:
□when possible, always sign up for a trial period
□never sign up for more than 2 dating sites/apps at a time (you want to dedicate your energy into 2 because online dating takes investment in your time, you don't want to spread yourself too thin...you also don’t want to be the woman who is on every other dating site available)
□read the case studies and success stories
□read the site's brand messaging (there is a site available for every niche, you want to make sure you select one that's appropriate for you needs to avoid signing up for a site like Ashley Madison which promotes infidelity)
□ give each site a chance, at least 2 months
Match.com came out high in a survey for people seriously looking for an online dating service that offered good matches at all ages. Similarly, OK Cupid is a good choice if you are new to online dating. Free trials give you a chance to look through profiles and get a feel for online dating without paying anything. MeetUp is also a good site because what you get is people who have similar interests to you and that's a great starting point for any relationship. There are literally hundreds of websites out there for potential dating and several apps too which are worth trying.
Note: If you are using dating apps, you may notice that there is an option to login to the app using your Facebook details. Some people are under the impression that in logging in from your Facebook account may expose your love life to your friends and family but what it actually does is pull info i.e. interests, likes, personal details to your online dating profile. If you're fine with Facebook having this data then you can take advantage of the convenience logging in without creating another password.
Dating sites vs dating apps
I met my husband on a dating app but if I were single in my 40s l would choose a dating website. As much as I love dating apps, I don't think it's quite suited for those in their 40s.
The demographic for dating app users is generally much younger and the apps themselves don't allow you to share much personal information beyond images and a brief bio. When you're dating in your 40s common goals, values and interests matter much more.
Personally I feel that sites which require you to put effort and time into a dating profile are most useful. Where dating apps like Tinder focus more on photos, dating sites like tnatch.com or eharmony.com actually give you space to share more about yourself. It makes for a much better system to find men who may be the best match for you.
If you're in North America or Australia, l would recommend match.com or eharmony.com. Happy dating!
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