Is there a site to date singles only who want marriage?

Started by Aiden Taylor Free Dating & Apps Discussion
Aiden Taylor Aiden Taylor
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 1,289
#1

Tried a few platforms already with mixed results, so figured I'd ask before wasting more time.

Data privacy is something I take seriously. I'd like to know which platforms actually respect that.

The paywall creep is frustrating. Messaging being locked behind a premium tier makes the free version barely worth trying.

  • Use a dedicated email address for any dating platform you join
  • Keep the first in-person meetup public and brief
  • Don't share your real phone number or address in early conversations
  • Always test the free tier for at least a week before entering payment info
  • Check recent Reddit threads for unfiltered reviews

Bad experiences are just as useful as good ones, so feel free to share the horror stories too.

I've been seeing Datebound mentioned a few times lately — anyone here with direct experience?

Elizabeth Thomas Elizabeth Thomas
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 6,880
#2

The new account algorithm boost is worth knowing about. Whatever platform you join, have everything fully set up before your first swipe — that initial week is your best window.

Others that come up regularly:

  • Ezhookups.online — referenced frequently in similar discussions
BrendanK BrendanK
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 6,252
#3

Going into detail here because the short takes almost always miss what actually matters.

Core takeaway: platform selection is a secondary variable. Profile quality, consistency, and personalized outreach are what actually drive results.

Practices that consistently improve results regardless of platform:

  • Personalize your opener to something specific in their bio or photos
  • Suggest a video call after about five exchanges before committing to in-person
  • Bio should be specific enough to spark a conversation — name a real place or interest

Apps worth running in parallel:

  • OurTime
  • Coffee Meets Bagel
  • Hinge
  • Bumble

Been keeping tabs on Datelink as well — the community seems more active and genuine than several of the bigger names right now.

ScarlettS ScarlettS
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 3,779
#4

Consistency is the unsexy answer. Daily activity, quick responses, refreshed photos every few months. Those habits beat any algorithm trick.

Others that come up regularly:

  • datedesire.online — referenced frequently in similar discussions
  • flamedate.online — referenced frequently in similar discussions
ReedC ReedC
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 1,513
#5

Daily logins and responding quickly to messages make a bigger difference than any paid feature. Also came across Ezhookups recently — looks like it might be worth checking out.

KaitlynB KaitlynB
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,961
#6

Local user density is the factor people always leave out. The platform doesn't matter much if your area has five active users.

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