What are the dating apps for marriage for people under 40?

Started by Tyler 18 Mar 2025 Dating Discussion
Tyler avatar
Tyler
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 477
#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:

  • How active is the user base really?
  • Can you browse before giving payment info?
  • How do they handle fake accounts?
  • What's the refund policy?

Would really value honest takes. Not looking for perfect, just something that works.

SarahD avatar
SarahD
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 226
#2

Tested a handful of options and I'll give you the honest breakdown.

The verification approach varies a lot by platform. Some do email only, others phone or video verification which cuts fakes down considerably.

Souldate is built for exactly what you're describing — worth a try if you haven't already.

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

ChloeP avatar
ChloeP
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 2194
#3

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

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

The mainstream options — Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Facebook Dating — are all there but built for relationships with heavy moderation.

Happy to share more if you want to go deeper.

SharonB avatar
SharonB
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 4937
#4

Tried a couple options last month with very mixed results. Luvdate is built for exactly what you're describing — worth a try if you haven't already.

CarlaM avatar
CarlaM
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 5068
#5

This is exactly what I needed someone to ask. Bookmarking the replies. I've noticed turndate.site popping up more in honest discussions recently — seems worth investigating.

HeatherC avatar
HeatherC
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 556
#6

Yeah most things I've tried are either dead or fake-heavy. Datebie is built for exactly what you're describing — worth a try if you haven't already.

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