The entire point of dating apps is to keep you on them as a paying customer for as long as possible. That means, they have to make the experience inconvenient enough to make you pay, and that enough dates shouldn't work out such that you keep on the app for long.

I get the logic but how does that make sense over time? It’s the same reason why dating apps have high attrition and people move from one to the other. Tinder -> Bumble -> Hinge

Product Manager

Software Engineer

You should try Hinge. It already adds a huge amount of friction while onboarding, and that does result in a more active, quality userbase.

I am on hinge and it is definitely better than bumble now. Do you think this is a solved problem? 🤔

To a certain extent, yes. Hinge is a better experience. Both Bumble and Tinder have added more friction aka more things to fill before you are onboarded, over the years. 
  
 The other problem - that of dead connections, could be given thought to, but then you also want convo's to be organic, not based on prompts or suggestions.

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I have been using the prominent dating apps since quite some time, they work well initially but slowly the experience feels like a drag. It’s just a bunch of connections you talk to and it mostly e...

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I have been using the prominent dating apps since quite some time, they work well initially but slowly the experience feels like a drag. It’s just a bunch of connections you talk to and it mostly ends up being a dead conversation. 

I realised when you engage with users who are genuinely looking to date it’s much easier to meet up since everyone is aligned. My hypothesis is that adding more friction on onboarding (not blindly adding this ofcourse) could weed out the users with low intent and leave you with a high quality user base. What do you guys think is the problem with dating apps in general?

P.S: this is a random 5am thought and I had to post it since I can’t stop thinking about it and wanted to hear other, and probably smarter, people out haha 🙌

Dating apps are broken?

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Online dating is finally losing it's charm. Acc to Nikita Bier, apps like Instagram will become the de-facto dating apps.

dating apps made mid women feel they hot asf

Software Developer

for many people (mainly girls because they have many choices), dating apps are like window shopping, if it  doesn't impress you in the initial few lines then you move to the next person. 

This kind of thought process is bound to affect your in-person interactions.

Just curious to know if you have noticed anything?

People who use dating apps frequently, how did it affect your in-person interactions with opposite (or same) gender.

Senior Software Engineer

I've seen a bunch of posts over the last month asking for tips on optimising profiles on Tinder / Bumble / Hinge to get to date / casual relationships / serious engagements.

Have people completely stopped relying on just walking up to people / meeting someone in person, asking them out and taking it from there? 

It's slow and requires effort but works better.  Zero chance of being catfished.  You can control the narrative and pace. 

Whats with being handicapped by the app?

Dating App Handic-app

Sales Manager

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It's the same story with so many platforms. They start off well, then start making it difficult for users over time to get matches. Eventually it becomes pay-to-match completely, especially for men.

Is it really that difficult to run an honest matchmaking platform that actually does its job for a decent price or just ads? Has anyone tried starting their own or worked on platforms like these?

Why do dating/matrimonial platforms end up going for unethical practices

Product Owner

Can anyone tell, how to find any girl for friendship. Dating apps suck

Question????

I'm having an Idea for an open source marriage app. (Not a business)

Its made for youth, of youth, by youth for GenZ, Millenials who are not interested in the traditional constructs of society and is looking outside. 

How many viners here can come together for this project. Think of it like "The Product Folks " community but for marriage. 


1. KYC Should be done only by the boys/girls. No parents/nosy relatives interference whatsoever
2. Their likes and dislikes is hidden for others on the platform until the other gender initiates a conversation with them and accepts criterias mutually. 
3. It will have a bunch of mutually compatibility check sessions with feedback form for each other. 
4. No AI allowed on images on the platform.
5. Fees collected from the customers would be solely for the maintenance and upgrade of the app. 
6. Equal or equivalent criteria for matching guys n girls. 

7. Proposing app name as Utopic !!! 

Would love to know the opinions of other viners . @biryanienthu I read somewhere you worked on an idea on this space and would like to know your stance/opinions/other valuable inputs on this.

Idea for a marriage app

What’s the biggest problem with modern dating?

Hi I’m an above average looking and average height guy. I’ve been looking out for a serious relationship for years now and it really sucks. I mean career wise, I’m doing great. I’ve a stable career with a good car and my own house. Something that women consider for serious relationships turning into a marriage. 

I’m also very religious, super good at heart, loyal, caring basically too good to be true. I’m so loyal that I stop looking at other women even at talking stage. Send flowers randomly etc etc. 

Now the problem is, apparently if you don’t play mind and manipulation games, or basically be toxic, you won’t get a good partner. 

Every woman out there says she’s looking for 90s love and nice guys who care for her etc etc. Then why are people like me single? Not only me i know many men who are good at heart being played by such women. Why are you lying girls?

Why dating sucks these days? (also a Rant)

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If you could create your own dating app, what unique features would it have?

Consultant

What’s a startup idea you had but you never built it

I’ll go first. Mine was a high quality alcohol delivery service. But I later realised how difficult it is to pull it off due to regulation.  
  
 BevMo is a huge company in the US doing the same

Business Development Manager

Dating apps have failed in the US. They will fail in India too. What next?

Tinder is failing. How do you want to date in future?

Get outside, meet people, talk to them
Zero confidence, hiding behind technology is bad for your future family too.
Do you want your kids to look up to dad/mom and say this is the confidence I aspire to have?

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What has been your experience with online dating apps?

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I am writing this post to understand the pros and cons of different dating apps from the customer side point of view.

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Saw an acquaintance using bumble. The men in  profiles literally look highly successful, From IIT, IIM, NIFT , Founder and what not.

It was really raining overqualified guys on the platform.

Felt like real waste for the first time and thought that hot shot guys like them couldnt land a date, a commoner is out of question.

What do you all say guys ???? That platform instantly makes me introspect where I failed in life.

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