Any good dating apps for over 50’s?

[Lizziebenn]

Hi. I’m genuinely asking for a friend….I used Match .com and met my now partner 8 years ago so all good there. My friend is very nervous of trying online dating and asked me to help her suss it all out. I’ve recently googled reviews of Match.com and they are not good! Maybe things have changed as it’s 8 years since I was on that site
So any recommendations? My son has used Tinder but is that for the younger generation?
I’d appreciate any advice , thank you !

ah if only I’d known that

[looks at dp]

[considers what might have been]

🥰

Thanks everyone. I’m thinking of suggesting Facebook , Bumble and Tinder. We will see how it goes. My friend is really lovely but lacks confidence after a shitty controlling marriage .

Early 50s here and have been on and off the apps for some years. Yes largely disappointing these days. I see many more people saying they met their partner 10-15 years ago online rather than 2-3 years ago. It’s definitely got worse.

I am going to a speed dating event with a friend tonight. I’m not expecting anything from it really but am going in open minded. If nothing else, we’ll have a laugh. On the plus side I would hope there will be no dicks or balls whopped out of the table opposite me!

Definitely go in with an open mind. You are more likely not to match with anyone but you can strike up friendships (with both sexes). Be open at forming all sorts of new connections.

I was very clear in my profile I would report any sleaze. It was only two years ago. I went on a couple of dates which were OK but no spark then met my now boyfriend. He was exactly what he said he was. There are some authentic ones out there, but I was extremely picky about who I messaged.

If your friend lacks confidence after a shitty controlling marriage, I wouldn’t let her anywhere near OLD. She’ll be eaten alive!

Bumble

Agreed, it's definitely not for the faint hearted. You need a healthy dose of self belief and resilience to get the most out of the apps

If she’s lacking in confidence then Bumble probably isn’t the one as the woman had to send the first message and that might be too much for her,