Whats your worst bumble/tinder Dating experience?

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

I’m an smart looking guy working as a software professional. I've tried Tinder, Bumble, Happen, and Aisle, and even subscribed to two of them for a month, but I haven’t had any luck. I just keep swiping and swiping. Are the women on these apps actually interested in dating, or are many of them just looking to increase their Instagram followers? It seems like the standards are incredibly high, and many people aren’t clear about what they actually want. 😝

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.

Which dating app works in Bengaluru? I am an average looking guy and single. Honestly just wanna like company of someone. I tried bumble and tinder but not getting matches (both premium). I don't know why. Feeling a lot lonely nowadays.

As a founder, what's your craziest dating story on Tinder/Bumble/Hinge etc. I've spoken to a lot of founders who get - Resumes in their DM's - Follow up messages for job applications (God knows how 🫠) - Enquiries for FT positions - Get subtle questions to know if they are hiring Is this a very common thing amongst founders?

I'm a Teetotaler, simple nature and a vegetarian. Staying in Hinjewadi/Pune I'm finding a hard time going out because everyone wants to go to bar and drink as enjoyment. Well that's not the may to enjoy. I'm left mostly alone and there are no girls to date with. Online dating apps are out of question as you know it has multiple options for everyone. I end up stuck at home.

I'm thinking of getting a premium for Bumble, currently I'm satisfied with the free offers, I'm not an avid user of sorts. I wanted to know if there's any massive leverage of having a premium. I'm a guy looking for a girl.

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 🙌