Let's talk dating apps with Lumen

They can be great for some people, but I don't think I'd trust them enough to use them myself

A lot of people with fake profiles and people lying about their age and the majority of photos are filtered. Lots of people hiding behind snapchat filters. I don't want to date anyone with a squirrel's nose, whiskers and kitten's ears.

I think as long as you are sensible about it then I see no reason not to use them if you're free and single it's a great way to meet people you would never meet in every day life.

I met my husband through a dating app, so think they are totally amazing! There are of course some dodgy people on there, but as I discovered also some amazing people!

I think they are a fab idea. Although having seen the film The Good Liar there are lots of precautions that need taking. They can be a great way to widen your social circle though and are a way of finding new companions.

Makes things easier but I would not use them unless I couldn't do it through being out and meeting people!

I think they are a great idea for everyone. It seems to be how the youngsters do it nowadays.

I think they have their place, but, I prefer to the old fashioned methods, you know like actually talking/meeting people in person!

Not tried dating apps ...yet!

I've never tried a dating app. I did 'meet' my husband online, but we got chatting on a general interest forum, not through an app!

I think if I was single I probably would try an app - you surely have more chance of meeting that special someone by casting your net in the biggest pond - and if you exclude dating apps, then I'd think you're massively reducing your odds of finding 'the one!'

I have used some dating apps before. I found match was quite good with genuine people. The free ones such as tinder or POF I feel are too easy to create false profiles

I really don't like the idea of dating apps and don't think I would ever use one

I'll be honest. I'm almost 59 and have bee divorced for over 35 years. I've had a couple of short relationships but never through an app. It's not something I would ever do. You have no idea if that person is being truthful or what could happen. To me it's a dangerous process and an unnatural one.

Worked for me but you have to have your wits about you. A little bit of common sense and it's a brilliant concept.

My experience of these sites hasn't been positive to be honest. I've had similar experiences to those that others have mentioned, and it makes me wonder if there was even a vetting process for some of these morons! A friend of mine married a man she met on a particular dating site but he reminded of a mass murderer so I 'm still not entirely convinced!

both of my children have met their partners through apps so yes I am happy with them, but youstill need to be careful however you meet someone

I think they're fabulous! A lot of my family have met their partners using dating apps and are now happily married with children!

Why not, it can't be any worse than the old adverts people used to put in newspapers haha.
With the internet and social media the world seems a lot smaller than it was when I was growing up so I guess there's a lot more opportunities now for people of every age to meet lots of new people.

no never used an app, not got any need to. but my cousin tried one and had an awful experience

Dating apps are not necessarily a bad thing, but a lot of the people who use them are time wasters. I had 2 different people trying to catfish me at one point and then plenty of others who I had big conversations with and then out of nowhere they just stopped speaking. No reason why either. I found more luck offline

I would definitely not use them I would be too scared. I was widowed at 36 years and divorced at 50 years so I think I will just stay in the house now,

We have just celebrated our Golden Wedding this summer after meeting on a blind date arranged by a friend for me to get free driving lessons as I was a penniless newly qualified teacher. Although I knew nothing about him like the people on dating sites I did trust my friend's judgement so did not go into it totally blind. After reading all the negatives in the media about dating apps I know I would never have the nerve to use them!

Maybe i'm old school, but i prefer face to face meeting, apps are still great.

I know a lot have people like to use dating apps and they have successfully paired thousands of couples, but it's not for me. I couldn't think of anything worse than being judged, or judging someone, from a photo & a short description, and then meeting an, almost, complete stranger for a coffee, dinner as, basically an interview for a relationship.

They're easy to use but I haven't found anyone on them who really sets my world on fire! I'm staying away for the time being as I am happily single.