This came up in conversation recently and I realized I don't actually know the answer. Video call before you meet — it's the fastest way to confirm someone is who they say they are.
Platforms that do phone verification are way cleaner than the ones that let anyone sign up with an email. Premium features on most sites are genuinely not worth it unless you're in a very active metro area.
Friday nights are prime time — most platforms see a surge in activity after 9 PM so timing really does matter.
Some options I've been looking at:
- OkCupid
- Match.com
- eHarmony
- Plenty of Fish
- Zoosk