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It seems like just about every other week a new dating app pops up promising to help you find exactly what you’re looking for based on some gimmick. They all claim that they’re different from the rest, and have figured out a way to solve the problems that singles who are using the major players like Bumble and Tinder constantly complain about.
But, are they really any better than the others on the market?
In order to penetrate the crowded dating app space, many new apps focus on super niche interests and personality types, with hopes that honing in on certain commonalities will finally be the answer for men and women who haven’t found “the one” on more general apps. But before you sign up for whatever’s new in the app store, it’s important to not only approach the right new dating app for you, but also know how to use these apps to your advantage in order to finally find what you’re looking for.
Of course, this is easier said than done — and if you’re already on multiple dating apps, chances are high that you’re probably feeling pretty burnt out from the whole online dating scene right about now. To help get your head back in the game, we asked a few dating experts to give their best tips and advice for using new dating apps to find love. Here are the best new dating apps worth downloading, and how to use them to set you up for success in the world of online dating.
Think about how you felt the last time you did something new that broke you out of your routine. Whether it’s taking a different commute to work or trying out a new lunch spot (away from your desk), adding anything new to the status quo that you typically operate in gives you a fresh perspective — even if not that much has changed. The same can be said for trying a new dating app. “New apps give a fresh outlook and hope for better matches,” explains dating expert Kevin Murray. “They can frame people you’ve seen on other dating platforms in a better light. It sounds strange, but you might like the Match.com version of ‘Jill’ as opposed to the Tinder version of ‘Jill.’ People can adjust their self-presentation processes depending on how the dating app frames onboarding. Each dating app has their own social norms and for the most part people usually conform.”
Not to mention, it also opens you up to new potential matches — and allows you to become a new “you” as well. “Advantages of new dating apps are that it gives you a new pool of people with a different set of goals and interests,” says social media researcher Sarah-Rose Marcus. “Trying new dating apps gives you opportunities to present yourself in a different way and take advantage of the features provided.”
While juggling more than one app can feel like a lot to handle, dating and relationship expert Sameera Sullivan explains that there are benefits to doing so. “Actively using a dating app or two can feel like a part-time job to many men and women, and is often met with unfulfilled expectations and disappointment,” she says. “I would advise not spending too much time on one app — why put all your eggs in one basket? This is one advantage of trying a new app.”
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