Been testing a couple of options and wanted to sanity-check with people who've spent more time on these. Video calling before a meet is the fastest way to confirm someone is genuinely who they claim.
Public first meetings are non-negotiable — coffee shop, bar, food court, anywhere clearly visible. Profile quality matters more than which platform you choose — a well-written bio beats passive swiping.
The key difference between good and bad senior platforms is moderation quality and response time.
Platforms I've been comparing:
- OkCupid
- Match.com
- eHarmony
- Plenty of Fish
- Zoosk