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To ask about tinder success stories!

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peachyandkeen · 29/08/2019 02:51

Just that really... I know that tinder has a reputation for being 'hook ups only' but I think it has more or less shed that rep now.

Wondering if anyone here is currently in or has previously forged a positive relationship with someone they met on tinder?

Or do you know of anyone that has MNetters? Smile

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Shelley54 · 29/08/2019 03:38

Two of my (male) colleagues are now married with children to (different) women they met on Tinder. But then I imagine you could meet your partner anywhere...

Ringonrighthand · 29/08/2019 03:45

I had a bad tinder experience, was seeing someone for a while but never quite trusted him, turns out I was right. I've recently been seeing someone from POF who I thought was a lot more open and honest and I've spent the past few hours swapping messages with the other woman he's been seeing behind my back!! So my experience not great! Guy I sit opposite at work met his wife on POF tho and I know others who have been married through online dating so it's not all bad!!

Sadie789 · 29/08/2019 03:51

Met DH 6 years ago on Tinder.

To be fair I think this was early days of tinder before it became about hook ups.

This was after years of being single and various attempts at OLD with all the other major sites.

He was my third tinder date the first two being dates with no chemistry on either side.

I think the difference with other old sites for me was that tinder showed we had friends in common and it turned out we have been at the same nights out/gigs over the years and this set some common ground for us. He didn’t feel like a total stranger and also I could ask mutual friends what they thought.

EauDeResistance · 29/08/2019 04:13

I met the loveliest man on Tinder in April this year. That's not long ago I know but I'm head over heels and I hope we will have many more months and possibly years together that are as happy as the last few months have been.

AllyBamma · 29/08/2019 04:33

Not tinder but similar, met my fiancé and father of DS on Plenty of Fish Smile

Pandamodium · 29/08/2019 04:44

I met my DH in a psychiatric hospital, tinder seems rather tame in comparison Grin

(Do not follow my example, most the time two lots of serious mental health problems do not a good relationship make. I just got lucky 5 years happy and more importantly stable now)

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 29/08/2019 04:48

I’m going to a tinder wedding next year.

proseccoaficionado · 29/08/2019 05:14

Met DP two years ago on tinder. We're getting married next year. I didn't meet up with anyone else from tinder and he didn't either.

swissmilk · 29/08/2019 05:27

I went to a tinder wedding last year.

wheresthehope · 29/08/2019 05:35

I meet my DP of 2.5 years on tinder.
I am also now 35 weeks pregnant.
It can happen but you have to be patient and put up with a lot of dickheads dates!

Lauren83 · 29/08/2019 05:43

I met DP on tinder a few years ago and we are very happy and now have 2 lovely kids!

BoopBoopedooBoo · 29/08/2019 05:47

POF, not Tinder.

We bought a flat together last year.

WhoKnewBeefStew · 29/08/2019 05:55

I met my now dh on tinder 4 yes ago.

Grobagsforever · 29/08/2019 05:56

A good friend just had s baby with and is engaged to her tinder date. Both 30's/40's professionals.

I'm in a relationship for the last year with a man I met on bumble, Tinder's feminist sister! (Only women can send first message)

ineednewhair · 29/08/2019 06:05

Met my DP on tinder 3 and a half years ago.
Baby DD born earlier this year and we are v happy.
I only liked one of his photos on his profile so very nearly didn't swipe right!!
We messaged for a good while before meeting up. It was easy to chat to him and when we did meet face to face I really did fancy him!

MarriageOfPigaro · 29/08/2019 06:12

Married 10 years now to my Match date. 2 kids, v happy, best of chums.

Doidoit19 · 29/08/2019 06:21

Not Tinder but I met my husband on POF 9 years ago. Been married almost 6 years and have two children together. Never happier. Did have to wade through a lot of crap to find him though!

BackOffKaren · 29/08/2019 06:36

I met my partner on tinder over 3 years ago. We now have 2 children and are the happiest ever.

Tink88 · 29/08/2019 06:43

House, married and baby been together 6 years.

Loads of idiots on there I think I touched lucky. Teaching people for weeks and then cancelling dates last minute (probably already got gf) but there are genuine people on there

IDontDrinkTea · 29/08/2019 06:45

Married with a baby to a man I met on tinder five years ago

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peachyandkeen · 29/08/2019 11:12

Awesome stories thanks!!

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GimmeeCaffeine · 29/08/2019 11:16

Not me personally (met my DP the usual way), but a friend of mine met his now fiancé on Tinder. They’ve been together for four years and have a child.

I also personally know of at least three current long term relationships that started online.

LividLaughLove · 29/08/2019 11:21

I was single for over ten years. Had lots of crap dates and had entirely given up on not being single.

Had a Tinder date this April. Wedding is booked for October, 6 months and four days later.

He is perfect.

giantnannyknickers · 29/08/2019 11:26

@LividLaughLove when you know, you know right?

I know a couple who met on tinder 3 years ago and are married and have a baby. Couldn't be a nicer happier couple.

GrapefruitGin · 29/08/2019 11:27

Almost two years with my DP from Tinder, very happy together.

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