I have been using apps off and on for the past month or so, and haven’t gotten any matches. I’ve only had two dates this year. I’ve been putting myself out there organically and just meeting new people through meetup groups. Through this I have gained a pretty decent social life and enjoy the hobbies through them, but as of yet, I do not have any dating prospects.
I’ve taken a lot of constructive criticism and feedback about the apps. I even tried paying for them for a week, and I got two dates in a year based on all of it. I only otherwise really get matches from bots and people who are really far away who I wouldn’t be able to have a relationship with.
I’ve found it to be very frustrating.
The post Covid world made dating harder than it used to be, I remember I got some matches and people were more serious on the apps just a few years ago, and they were also more free, now they just want to nickel and dime one to death and for some it’s “pay to win” now only.