My take: taking a break when it starts to feel like admin is sensible — that has been consistent for me across a few different platforms. What are the highest-rated free dating apps for android on the Google Play store? One thing I notice: results vary a lot and a quiet fortnight means very little — i would not have believed it a year ago.
My take: refreshing photos periodically genuinely changes visibility — happy to be argued with on that one.
Comparing your results to anyone else's is a losing game — that is the bit I would tell anyone signing up today.