3 Dating Apps You Should Try When Tinder's Just Not Cutting It
Start writing a post
Relationships

3 Dating Apps You Should Try When Tinder's Just Not Cutting It

Don't be forever alone.

266
3 Dating Apps You Should Try When Tinder's Just Not Cutting It
HelloGiggles

Dating has never been easy. I should know, I've only ever had one relationship in my twenty-some-odd-years of life. When I found myself single and ready to mingle earlier in 2017, I thought I'd bite the bullet and try out what all the cool kids were doing: dating apps.

Tinder, Bumble, Match, you name it and I tried it. And in case you're wondering how successful I was, don't. I wasn't. But I did make a couple of new friends, so I suppose that's saying something.

Leave it to me to find new friends on Tinder but not a date.

That aside, in the seemingly endless sea of websites and apps designed to help you find 'the one,' I've come across 3 dating apps that you single-folk should consider if you haven't already.

1. Hinge

What I Like: Creating a profile greets you with a bunch of unique question prompts, designed to let potential matches get a better look at who you are. It's a great feature for those of us who can't think of what to write in an 'about me'.

Hinge also allows for videos to be used in your profile instead of pictures only like Tinder, Bumble, and the like.

'Liking' someone involves more than just swiping on their photos too. Someone have a funny joke or witty quote in their bio? You can like that piece specifically and even send a message related to it.

What I Don't Like: Not too much to dislike about the app from my few weeks of use, though it does seem like users are less active than others. That or my bio sucked even with all of the app's assistance.

2. Coffee Meets Bagel

What I Like: There's a feature in the app for you to choose two of your photos and have the community vote which one is more appealing. It can help you decide what photos are worth posting to your profile.

Each profile also allows for a lot of information to be shared so people can get a good glimpse into who you are, and the search functionality has a wide range of filters outside of the simple age and distance qualifiers that some other apps are limited by.

What I Don't Like: The coffee beans function makes this a 'pay-to-play' app. You get a certain number of beans to start and can earn a very small amount in the app, but these beans are required to like someone's profile in the first place.

This means that you have to be much more selective with who you like, but anyone looking for a more wallet-friendly experience will be left frustrated.

3. Glint

What I Like: Glint is centered around helping you interact with others through fun mini-games built into the app. It's a nice, low-pressure approach that might be easier than swiping manically and trying your best pickup line over and over again.

I also found myself drawn to the user interface of the app itself. Can't explain why, but I just really liked how it looked.

What I Don't Like: In my limited experience trying out Glint, there just didn't seem to be too many people involved. This meant fewer interactions which is a shame considering how promising the app seemed.

Dating has never been easy and it never will be. Maybe one of these apps can make it easier for you.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

92989
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments