Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS
In 2023, choosing your dating app is like choosing your drink at Starbucks; there are a lot of options out there! While Tinder and Bumble are decent choices, they can be overwhelming and hard to sift through. Here is a curated list to help trim down the excess noise and let you focus on what’s important in dating:
Higher Quality Matches:
>Hinge: With detailed profiles, conversation starters, and a high-quality algorithm, Hinge aims to connect like-minded individuals and reduce the fluff.
>The League: If you’re busy, picky, and ready to meet someone then The League is for you. A membership-based platform for success driven individuals, they even offer matchmaking services if you want to take it up a notch.
>E-Harmony: An oldie but goodie, E-Harmony is still a great option for folks serious about meeting someone. Also, being that it is membership-based, this service matches based on compatibility. It acquires more information for better matches, and seems to attract relationship-focused individuals.
Spirituality Focused:
>JDate: This app focuses on bringing Jewish singles together for long term relationships. With the largest number of Jewish users of any other app, this is a great place to start.
>Christian Mingle: With over 15 million Christian users, Christian Mingle is the number one app for Christian focused singles. They also offer a range of communication tools to make connection easier.
>Meet Mindful: A dating and connection app focused on bringing together intention, health, and mindfulness. This is a great option for folks who prioritize fitness, meditation, and value this in a partner.
Specific Population:
>Stir: This app is for all the single parents out there. By taking the awkwardness of addressing having kids out of the equation, there’s more time for meaningful connections to be made.
>Kindred: Can’t have children, don’t want children, or are a parent who has a child and doesn’t want more? This is the app for you.
>Feeld: An app focused on non-monogamous dating that believes in inclusivity and connection. This app even allows couples to create an account together.
>HER: Created by women, for women, this app is for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals to build community and date. HER values safety, support, and connection.
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