Let's talk dating apps with Lumen

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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...

Im not brave enough to try it personally.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

I personally have never liked the idea of dating apps/sites because people you meet on the internet aren't necessarily who they say they are. So it can be quite risky, especially for those who are young and inexperienced in life.

I am curious to know what is the success rate with dating websites. Men of a certain age just seem to be looking looking for a housekeeper/cleaner. My friends and I have not been lucky although we always have fun discussing the aftermath of bad dates

I'm quite comfortable using dating apps, but I'm not really sure they're for me. I don't think that I would find the right person for me from them. Never know though.

Waste of time in my opinion.Most people are either swingers in reality or have totally unrealistic expectations.Not to mention a lot telling almost as many lies as Boris Johnson.And then most seem to post fake photos too,filtered,digitally enhanced etc Although still on one do not think I would meet anyone as in effect it would be like a blind date ! And then there are the interests.If your life does not revolve around booze you've no chance

have never used one and really can't imagine doing so, they seem so souless

I have not used any of the dating apps. The people I know who have used them have gone on to have long and happy relationships. I think it's the way people meet now instead of meeting at a dance etc as it used to happen.

I am early 70’s, and had dismissed ideas of dating at my age. Then two good friends met men after some years of being quite persistent I must add. It had made big differences to their lives. So thinking nothing ventured I have ventured forth and will go live next week! I do not have high expectations, am prepared to travel, as I love driving around, and I do not expect to find a new husband. I would like new experiences, I enjoy meeting new people and if I find a good friend out of it then that will be a real bonus. I’m probably at the optimistic stage and will try not to take rejection too seriously!

I've always been scared of dating sites, i've heard so many bad things (but also good things too) but it's enough to put me off trying it. I'd much rather meet someone face to face.

I have never used an online dating app because I met my husband 16 years ago and hadn’t really heard of it. Today though it is very popular and is what a lot of people do nowadays.