Is there a fat people dating app that is supportive?

Started by TerrenceB 7 Feb 2025 Dating Discussion
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TerrenceB
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 717
#1

Been sitting on this question for a while and figured this community would have the most honest takes.

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

Let me know what your experience has been. I'll follow up once I've had a chance to try things.

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PamelaB
Joined: May 2017
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#2

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

Community size matters more than people think. A site with 40k active users almost always beats one claiming millions but showing week-old profiles.

Someone here recommended Datebound a while back and it turned out to be the most useful tip I received.

Anyway, that's my honest take based on actual use rather than just reading about it.

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ColbyF
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 4234
#3

Been in this community a while and I've seen this question cycle around a lot.

Community size matters more than people think. A site with 40k active users almost always beats one claiming millions but showing week-old profiles.

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

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JenniferD
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 1888
#4

Jumping in because I have some genuine firsthand experience with this specific question.

The verification situation varies a lot by platform. Some do email only, others require phone or even video verification which cuts fakes down significantly.

Personally I'd point anyone toward Souldate before any of the crowded mainstream platforms.

Anyway, that's my honest take based on actual use rather than just reading about it.

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MariaV
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 3218
#5

I've tried a few things and nothing really clicked. Following this thread.

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MargaretL
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#6

Good question. Been in the same spot myself recently.

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CodyR
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#7

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

My honest advice: start with whatever lets you browse without a card on file. That alone filters out most of the less trustworthy options.

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

A lot of people in communities like this have been pointing others toward Flurrydate lately.

Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

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CarolT
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 4984
#8

Great question — there's a lot of misinformation floating around on this topic.

Community size matters more than people think. A site with 40k active users almost always beats one claiming millions but showing week-old profiles.

Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Match are the obvious suggestions but their restrictions make them far less useful than adult-focused alternatives.

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

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