GizmoGold Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 How mant people have ended up giving it a try and what are your stories like? I'd love to hear other experiences and maybe tips to improve my profile I've found a few posts of my Z have had good results, but is there anything else people could suggest? Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 The only guy successful on Tinder I know off is SpursMadDave, PM him, as you can imagine, he's very busy every evening, so not reading the forum much. Good luck! 4 Quote
nissanman312 Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Met my girlfriend online 4 years in now Had good and bad dates but it's great fun go for it 1 Quote
spursmaddave Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 The only guy successful on Tinder I know off is SpursMadDave, PM him, as you can imagine, he's very busy every evening, so not reading the forum much. Good luck! Quote
ioneabee Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 not that busy then Dave - slack evening for you ? Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 I've called him and ask to come and help a fellow member in need here, thanks for popping by Dave! Quote
Mikevv Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 A friend of mine met his current girlfriend on there, been together nearly 2 years I think. My brother met his girlfriend on Chat Roulette ( yeah, I know ) and they've been together for 4 years now. At the same time, that friend had a few one night stands, and even FWB before her, so it can be worth while, just don't expect to find a wife and just have fun 1 Quote
Darren-B Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 I found somebody else's wife & just had fun 7 Quote
Commander Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Met mine online - get married next year! Match.com Quote
Mondo 300 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 I met Mrs Mondo online, nearly 4 years ago now. Met plenty of utter muppets online before that, mind - it came as no surprise as to why some of them were single! Quote
Ekona Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 If I was single, I'd be on that and POF pretty much non-stop. As I'm married, unfortunately all I can do is window shop 3 Quote
glrnet Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Met mrs glrnet on line 10 years ago in March 1 Quote
S7nny Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 If I was single, I'd be on that and POF pretty much non-stop. As I'm married, unfortunately all I can do is window shop POF was a load of fun when I used to be on it. Tinder showed up not long after I got tied down for the forseeable future so I haven'texperienced it. Although, she seems to be blocking my attempts to save for a GTR so she might soon be under the patio, never to be seen again. 2 Quote
MrsNiki Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Me and MrNiki met online in 2009 and happily married now 1 Quote
GizmoGold Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 Haha If I was single, I'd be on that and POF pretty much non-stop. As I'm married, unfortunately all I can do is window shop POF was a load of fun when I used to be on it. Tinder showed up not long after I got tied down for the forseeable future so I haven'texperienced it. Although, she seems to be blocking my attempts to save for a GTR so she might soon be under the patio, never to be seen again. haha! my ex was using the same blocking technique to stop me getting a Z, let's say that being single definitely has its perks =p Quote
GizmoGold Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 A friend of mine met his current girlfriend on there, been together nearly 2 years I think. My brother met his girlfriend on Chat Roulette ( yeah, I know ) and they've been together for 4 years now. At the same time, that friend had a few one night stands, and even FWB before her, so it can be worth while, just don't expect to find a wife and just have fun The one thing that kinda shocks me is how many girls on there have boyfriends that they forget to mention Quote
nowhereboy Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Never used these websites! I was single for nearly four years before meeting my current partner (who I now live with), I'd rather be on my own than advertise myself online. I'm quite possibly wrong in thinking this way but I'd never have any respect for anyone I met on a website/app. Quote
S7nny Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Never used these websites! I was single for nearly four years before meeting my current partner (who I now live with), I'd rather be on my own than advertise myself online. I'm quite possibly wrong in thinking this way but I'd never have any respect for anyone I met on a website/app. It's no different from going out to a bar and approaching a stranger, except that you get an insight into their personality before making contact. Plus, you're slightly more likely to be sober whilst 'scouting for talent'. 2 Quote
nowhereboy Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Never used these websites! I was single for nearly four years before meeting my current partner (who I now live with), I'd rather be on my own than advertise myself online. I'm quite possibly wrong in thinking this way but I'd never have any respect for anyone I met on a website/app. It's no different from going out to a bar and approaching a stranger, except that you get an insight into their personality before making contact. Plus, you're slightly more likely to be sober whilst 'scouting for talent'. Interesting. I wouldn't approach a stranger in a bar either, it's just cheesy and again I'd have little respect for someone that could be so easily obtained. Wow, I sound like a right weirdo but that's just my feelings on it Quote
S7nny Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Never used these websites! I was single for nearly four years before meeting my current partner (who I now live with), I'd rather be on my own than advertise myself online. I'm quite possibly wrong in thinking this way but I'd never have any respect for anyone I met on a website/app. It's no different from going out to a bar and approaching a stranger, except that you get an insight into their personality before making contact. Plus, you're slightly more likely to be sober whilst 'scouting for talent'. Interesting. I wouldn't approach a stranger in a bar either, it's just cheesy and again I'd have little respect for someone that could be so easily obtained. Wow, I sound like a right weirdo but that's just my feelings on it So, how do you make friends or meet new people? Do you just wait for them to approach you? I'm a tad confused.. Quote
R88RPE Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Iv met a few girls on there. Your lucky if they actually look like their profile pic! 2 Quote
mouthwash Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Never used these websites! I was single for nearly four years before meeting my current partner (who I now live with), I'd rather be on my own than advertise myself online. I'm quite possibly wrong in thinking this way but I'd never have any respect for anyone I met on a website/app. It's no different from going out to a bar and approaching a stranger, except that you get an insight into their personality before making contact. Plus, you're slightly more likely to be sober whilst 'scouting for talent'. Interesting. I wouldn't approach a stranger in a bar either, it's just cheesy and again I'd have little respect for someone that could be so easily obtained. Wow, I sound like a right weirdo but that's just my feelings on it So, how do you make friends or meet new people? Do you just wait for them to approach you? I'm a tad confused.. Path of least resistance. Wait for your friends to obtain girlfriends and then have your pick of the bunch. 2 Quote
Ekona Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 So you won't approach a stranger, you won't use the Internet... How on earth DO you meet people?! 4 Quote
HiddenWomble Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 dating sites are a good place to meet people, the tricky part is finding the right person! different sites are good for different styles of searching too. tinder is very focused on appearance, more pics less text, while a more traditional site like pof or OKCupid encourage users to write a bit more about themselves. so it depends what your interested in really. i'm searching for a fellow geek so i've been scouring pof and OKC. so i don't know what to recommend for tinder, but here are some tips i've picked up along the way for normal dating sites fill in your profile (this will filter the wheat from the chaff, don't be the chaff) write a unique first message (while hi or ctrl+v can get a response womens inboxes are flooded with them, so a message that shows you've read their profile can boost your chances) don't compliment a womans looks initially (soooo hard not to accidentally sound creepy, so skip that subject entirely, she's gonna assume you find her attractive cos you sent a message in the first place) check your spelling (she won't know if that was 1 typo in a million or if you never bothered to learn english at school) if you're looking for a certain type of woman, don't be afraid to put the rest off. (i've had well rounded profiles to attract any woman, my current one is very geeky cos i'm looking for a geek) no reply means no interest, don't message again (all it takes is 1 jerk to start spouting abuse after a polite rejection to put women off saying thanks but no thanks. so if you didn't get a reply don't send a follow up message, you've got your answer already) make sure you have a pic with a smile (pro tip, put on a comedy sketch you love and then take a selfie. monty python gave my my first real smile in a selfie, no fake grim as i try to force a smile for the camera!) 1 pic of your face, 1 of your body (clothed! also outside in daylight is good to aim for) don't send dick pics! or get sexual with the chat (my friend is constantly complaining about how she was enjoying a nice convo with a guy then he put her off by trying to talk about sex) well i hope that helps a few, but like i said some of it probably doesn't apply to tinder 2 Quote
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