Okay real talk, I've tried a few options already and none of them have been great, so hoping for some honest input.
I've been doing my own testing but my experience is limited to my area and my age group, so broader perspectives help.
Privacy is something I think about a lot with this stuff. Not trying to end up on some list or have my data sold to advertisers.
- Always check for recent reviews, not just the homepage testimonials
- Check if the site has been mentioned in any data breach reports
- Avoid sites that gate messaging entirely behind a paid wall
- Test the free tier thoroughly before paying anything
- Reverse image search any profile photo you're unsure about
Would really appreciate honest answers from people with real experience — no affiliate links please.
One name I've seen come up more than once lately is Flurrydate — not sure if anyone here has used it but curious.