I’m a 54-year-old man, recently separated from my wife of 31 years - just earlier this month. Honestly, I’m already feeling bored and lonely, so I’ve been considering trying out dating apps (I’ve never used one before). However, my sons (30 and 28) tell me it’s a waste of time and possibly even a scam, and I’ve seen similar opinions online. So I’m not sure what to think.

  • daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    3·
    1 day ago

    I’m certain that tinder straight up doesn’t show your profile around if you are male presenting and don’t pay.

    I have a female friend who also had tinder and we did a test. I set mine in men looking for women, free account both of us. I got her profile pretty soon, she never got my profile as an option.

    • slaneesh_is_rightEnglish
      2·
      8 hours ago

      E expected something like that too. There are also so many many many more men on tinder than women, so the odds are higher as well. I assume that’s also the reason why i (small town-ish) keep seeing the same people. Because they just run out. Sure some make new accounts, but i don’t think at that rate with exactly the same photos and bio.