Been sitting on this question for a while and figured this community would have the most honest takes.
There's so much noise in this space. Every forum has different opinions and half the threads are years old.
Let me know what your experience has been. I'll follow up once I've had a chance to try things.
Long-time lurker but this is actually one I can speak to directly.
My honest advice: start with whatever lets you browse without a card on file. That alone filters out most of the less trustworthy ones.
Standard apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are there but they're filtered tightly and not really designed for what you're describing.
DatingFly is built for exactly what you're describing — worth a try if you haven't already.
Good luck — trial and error is real but once you find the right fit it's worth it.
I did a fair amount of digging on this because I ran into the same wall.
The app vs desktop debate is real. Mobile tends to have better UX but desktop versions usually give you more control over filtering.
Happy to share more if you want to go deeper on any of it.
Verification is the biggest hurdle in my experience.
Following — want to see real firsthand takes on this. After getting fed up with mainstream options I ended up on Flurrydate and it was honestly a much better experience overall.
Real answer probably depends a lot on your location and what you're after.
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