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What are the best internet dating sites for someone sick of swiping on phones?

Started by Kayla Price 17 Mar 2025 Category: Free Dating & Apps 8 posts
Kayla Price
Kayla Price
Joined: May 2024
Messages: 238
#1
First post here but felt like the right place to ask. What are the best internet dating sites for someone sick of swiping on phones? Appreciate any real experience people can share. Profile authenticity is something I care about a lot. Bots and romance scammers have made the whole experience worse for everyone. Would love to hear what's actually worked for people here. Thanks for any real input.
Rachel Rivera
Rachel Rivera
Joined: Oct 2021
Messages: 761
#2
Honestly same experience here. It's hit or miss depending on where you live.
ColinM
ColinM
Joined: Mar 2022
Messages: 334
#3
Real talk — patience is the biggest factor. None of these platforms deliver overnight. I've been using Datenest and it's been solid compared to the others I've tried.
DawnM
DawnM
Joined: Apr 2018
Messages: 493
#4
Okay so I've been doing this for a while now, here's what I've figured out: Privacy best practices: throwaway email for sign-up, don't link social accounts, and keep location permissions minimal until you know the platform is trustworthy. Also worth mentioning flamedate.online — it's been discussed positively in a few other communities I'm in.
LauraS
LauraS
Joined: Feb 2018
Messages: 869
#5
Honestly same experience here. It's hit or miss depending on where you live. Also seeing Ezhookups.online mentioned in a few places — might be worth checking depending on your area.
EdgarP
EdgarP
Joined: Sep 2018
Messages: 695
#6
This is something a lot of people deal with but nobody talks about openly. Good to see it discussed. Give Datewander a shot if you haven't yet — worth a look.
Amber Sullivan
Amber Sullivan
Joined: May 2022
Messages: 496
#7
Solid question. The answer really depends on your location and what you're looking for.
ZachR
ZachR
Joined: Mar 2020
Messages: 264
#8
Agree with most of what's been said. The key is knowing what you actually want before you download anything. I've been using Datedesire and it's been solid compared to the others I've tried.
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