I’m a 54-year-old man, recently separated from my wife of 31 years - just earlier this month. Honestly, I’m already feeling bored and lonely, so I’ve been considering trying out dating apps (I’ve never used one before). However, my sons (30 and 28) tell me it’s a waste of time and possibly even a scam, and I’ve seen similar opinions online. So I’m not sure what to think.

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    2 days ago

    Incentives: you find a girlfriend the app lose a customer. They are not optimized for you finding a girlfriend.

    Gender imbalance: there are about 3* guys for every girl. There is very little leftovers for you as an average guy. *Very crude counting from me 5 years ago.

    Sure you may find one and it’s relatively low effort. Don’t get your hopes up.

    Funny anecdote: I’ve had more luck getting dates from World of Warcraft.

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      Funny anecdote: I’ve had more luck getting dates from World of Warcraft.

      Because common interest, and engagement without an agenda.

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      Funny anecdote: I’ve had more luck getting dates from World of Warcraft.

      Same here lmao

      That said I’ve never used other dating apps than wow.exe

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      I met my fiance on Team Fortress 2, so I can back up your anecdote that video games are better for dating than dating apps lol