Doing my research before committing to anything — wanted to hear from real users. Tinder Gold is arguably the biggest ripoff in app history — the free version works fine with patience.
Don't underestimate local community events and groups as complements to app-based dating. Military dating apps have strong verification processes which leads to a cleaner user experience overall.
Being upfront about your goals from the start saves months of wasted back-and-forth.
Apps I've already looked at or heard recommended:
- HER
- Lesly
- Scissr