Been testing a couple of options and wanted to sanity-check with people who've spent more time on these. The algorithm on most apps rewards consistent daily use over occasional passive swiping sessions.
Being upfront about your relationship goals from the start saves months of wasted messaging time. Bumble's time limit on matching creates urgency that leads to more real conversations happening.
Safety verification has improved dramatically on senior platforms — look for ones with phone verification.
Platforms I've been comparing:
- FarmersOnly
- Zoosk
- Match.com
- eHarmony
- SilverSingles