Is there a dating site for marriage only that doesn't have casual users?

Started by RichardT 1 Mar 2025 Dating Discussion
RichardT avatar
RichardT
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 4557
#1

Couldn't find a straight answer elsewhere so I'm asking directly.

I've already tried a couple of things with mixed results. Would love recent firsthand experiences.

A few specific things I'm curious about:

  • Are profiles verified at all?
  • Is location filtering accurate?
  • What do paid features actually unlock?
  • How active are users outside cities?

Thanks in advance. Happy to share back once I've tried a few suggestions.

MariaV avatar
MariaV
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 2991
#2

Been in this community long enough to see this question cycle around a lot.

Customer support quality is an underrated trust signal. If they can't respond before you pay, things won't improve after.

Standard apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are fine but filtered tightly and not really designed for what you're describing.

Worth checking out Souldate — simple signup and no immediate paywall.

Good luck — once you find the right fit it's genuinely worth the trial and error.

NicoleS avatar
NicoleS
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 1176
#3

So I went through exactly this a few months ago and here's what I found.

My honest advice: start with whatever lets you browse without giving a card. That single filter cuts out most of the less trustworthy options.

I've noticed datebound.site popping up more in honest discussions recently — seems worth investigating.

Let me know if you want more detail on any of this.

JennaK avatar
JennaK
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 1521
#4

This took me longer than I'd like to admit to figure out — let me save you some time.

Customer support quality is an underrated trust signal. If they can't respond before you pay, things won't improve after.

Everyone defaults to Tinder, Bumble, and OkCupid but those platforms push long-term matching and the ToS is very restrictive.

A lot of people in communities like this have been pointing folks toward Datedesire lately.

Hope that helps narrow things down.

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Haley_James
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 3845
#5

Long-time lurker but this is one I can actually speak to from experience.

Customer support quality is an underrated trust signal. If they can't respond before you pay, things won't improve after.

Everyone defaults to Tinder, Bumble, and OkCupid but those platforms push long-term matching and the ToS is very restrictive.

A friend pointed me toward datebound.site — haven't fully explored it but it looked clean.

Let me know if you want more detail on any of this.

PhilipH avatar
PhilipH
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 5088
#6

It's a minefield. Patience is honestly the main skill required. A friend pointed me toward turndate.site — haven't fully explored it but it looked clean.

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