Let's talk dating apps with Lumen

I have not used a dating App but think they can be useful.They are easy to use and an easy way of meeting people.Of course people can tell lies about their age ect but they can do that wherever you meet them.As long as you meet them in a safe place and tell someone where you are going.If you do not like them or they are not as they described you never have to see them again. Sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince and a dating App is an way to find them.

the apps are a waste of time lots of creeps on there too

I’m happily married, so not for me, and don’t know if I would be brave enough to join a dating app but my friend, her husband died in his forties, my friend had nursed him for 10 years, she joined a dating agency a few months after he died, she kissed a few frogs , then met her prince, she has been happily married now for 15 years. So obviously they can work.

Never used but I think they're perfectly fine. In theory they should work better than just meeting someone randomly.

Not sure my wife would approve......

I’ve used them in the past but found I’m happier with just me

Ive never really used a dating app properly, the furthest I got was signing up (Im now married as I met someone not via an app). I was frightened by the 'what ifs', could he be a stalker phsyco or worse, for me it was too much of a risk to meet up with a stranger that I had only spoken to online.
There are some lovely stories about people who have fallen in love by meeting through a dating app and thats great, for me personally the risks outweigh the pro's!

Good and bad. Alot of people have found love but alot have people have been hurt and alot of romance scams occur

Im not brave enough to try it personally.

I've tried dating apps. Nothing serious has come out of them, often the ones I like live far away! But I've actually made some good friends through them so that's something. It does take a while to sort through the genuine people...

Great concept but there will always be that nagging feeling that it may be dangerous.

I really think you need to be so careful using these apps or even internet sites. You just do not know who you are really talking with or what their genuine intentions are. I can honestly say there nothing better than meeting people face to face to really get the gist of a person

I actually met my DP on one! Almost 10 years ago. We are getting married next year :-)

I'd worry it would be abused by con artists. I wouldn't use one.

I'm not entirely sure about such apps. One has to be cautious and certainly not secretive about it. But I wish they had had them in my youth!

Not for me - who knows who is lurking behind the photos and profiles.

I think that if they are used properly then they can be useful, but like anything they can be abused

Have tried dating apps had a few relantionships from them, find you chat for a few days then meet uup in person

I have had more bad than good experiences with dating apps. I would stay clear of the free ones and just try a paid one, knowing the men on the site tend to be more vested and genuinely looking for a connection

I met my partner online. I didnt meet him in person for a long time as he lived 100 miles away but we spoke every day using skype so i knew it was actually him as i was quite aware of all the bad things you hear about dating online.

if i was to try it now though if i was single, i dont think i would

My sister found her mr right through a dating site, so I think if you follow the rules to stay careful, then you go for it!

Dating apps can be useful (my son met his girl friend through one) but can also be used as traps for fraud. A friend of mine had the seemingly nice chap end up asking her for money & getting nasty when she refused. Often quite vulnerable people try using these apps & end up getting hurt & disappointed.

In today's world when we are all so isolated I think they can be a godsend. However every precaution has to be taken to keep yourself safe when meeting strangers.

I would never, ever use a dating app.
Get out there in the real world and start talking to people.
If you’re lonely volunteer your time, you will soon meet people.
Join a club, get a new hobby.
Loneliness is killing people but we need to socialise, talk, support. Get out and about and get off our phones.

They can work. I have 2 friends who found love on dating sights. But you have to be careful where you meet for first time.