Let's talk dating apps with Lumen

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Seems like the apps work for some and why not use an app for dating. Not for me though as I am quite happy being solo.

I've never used one but nowadays everything is online. Everywhere you look everyone is on their phones. It will just make it easier to meet someone

I would be embarrassed to be seen by anyone I know on a dating app. I have no judgement against my friends who use them, they love it, and I embrace technology, so there is no reason for me to feel bad using one but I would so I stay away.

I'm not in that position now to use one, but I always dreaded the idea of date sites - it's got advantages and is great it works for some people but it's just not for me.

I have many friends that use them, some to find brief 'company' and others for a more serious relationship. It all depends which one you're looking for to which site you should use.

I have 3 friends who have met and gone on to marry from using dating sites. 2 used a more 'relationship friendly' website, and the other used Tinder - they met, hit it off and started dating after their brief 'company'.

I also have a couple of (women) friends that have tried it and just found men to be looking for one thing. They receive inappropriate messages daily (when on a relationship website) and they felt judged by their appearance by everyone. They're both still single but looking for love naturally or in a more 'old school' way such as introductions or meeting at work.

I say, if you're looking for either outcome, try it and see if it's for you. You'll know soon enough, and you never know what might happen.

I tried a dating app just once. I had a single date with someone who turned out to be a complete and utter nuisance. I decided within 20 minutes that he wasn't for me, but he kept phoning, texting and emailing me for a couple of weeks, even after I had asked him to stop. The final straw came when he turned up at a concert that I had mentioned I was going to, over 100 miles from home, and asked if he could stay in my hotel room with me. Of course I said no and I told him that if he ever contacted or came near me again, I would be going to the Police. Fortunately, that did the trick, but my experience totally put me off dating apps.

Oh dear I just couldn't be bothered, there seems to be this attitude of OK next, so not for me.

too many fake people dangerous in some cases better to try and meet the old fashioned way

Maybe its a 'generation thing' but I'd be far too confused to use a dating app. The younger generation think nothing of it and have had great success. I no longer say 'Where did you meet?' to the new partners!

I've not used a dating app myself, but I have friends who have used them and some of the men they met with haven't really matched their physical description as closely as expected! Suspected photoshop or quite an old profile picture for one!
Online dating really is a good way in this modern age so long as people are careful when meeting up with total strangers in a public place.

I think they are a great idea, its very hard to meet people especially if you don`t have a busy social life. I also think people are very aware of the need for caution and take sensible steps to stay safe. I have used them but realised I didn`t want a relationship.

Whilst for some they may have proven successful, to me the whole process is fraught with danger! Proceed with care!

I haven't used a dating site or app myself but I've heard you can often receive short messages of a certain type. I'd worry the longer nice messages were from scammers like the ones they talk about on television.
I think it's all about the service you decide to use, I'm sure some are better than others.

It's not something I would personally feel comfortable using, I worry there would be too many people that aren't genuine but a friend of mine has recently met someone and they seem really happy

I have used a dating app in the past and had no problems.
As long as you are sensible and take precautions I think dating apps can be a fun and easy way to meet new people and possibly ''the one''.

Yes I met my partner on a dating app and we've been together seven years. It's just a way of meeting people, the people themselves are no different wherever you meet! Just meet up after a few messages, don't get drawn into endlessly messaging back and forth and never meeting as this can lead to disappointment.

I think they are useful but should be used with caution.

A good friend used a lot of dating apps. The men she met were either married, had "strange requests" or just after a one night stand
There may be plenty of fish out there but a lot of them stink!

i dont really think its much different from blind dates or meeting someone randomly! just use common sense dont send money etc and if you decide to meet up to tell someone you know where you are going

I think they are great. Two of my good friends have met their partners from dating apps and gone on to have children and get married. Obviously you have to be very careful initially though as you hear so many horror stories

I haven't used dating apps, but I had a lot of fun meeting chaps I met on various dating websites after I emerged from the long dark tunnel of bereavement. There were twits and liars, but they're easy to weed out if you 'chat' online , via text or messenger. I always googled anyone I was actually going to meet, almost everyone has some kind of online presence, and it just added verisimilitude to their claim to be a school governor for example. Eventually I met a chap who was also widowed - with 6 children! Reader, I married him, and I've never been happier.

most dating apps are either aimed at younger people (tinder) or if they are for 'older/mature' people they look like they are advertising for someone to move into a retirement property - no life or soul left in them! So very limited in choice.

Also the fact that people seem to think you want to see various parts of their body sent via pics or video before they have even bought you a drink? urgh!

have never used one and would feel a bit wary