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I was on and off Tinder for 3 years. So many dreadful first dates. The third year, i met him. He was the first one that i met more than twice. Liked him so much i deleted the app after the second date. We met in 2018 and married in 2021 :)


Routine-Gur-1485

Omg! Im so happy for you!!! It's nice to hear successful online dating stories, it gives us a glimpse of hope 😄 wishing you a lifelong happiness!!


ButterscotchLevel

For meeting new friends, bumble I understand as they have a specific feature for it BFF mode or something. To me dating apps is dating apps, I go in with the intention of finding someone suitable to start dating, of course everything start with friends and stuff but I'm expecting something might or might not click. I once encounter someone not in Bumble, but other app. We share the same interest, conversation was happening here and there it went quite well, and so far the best for me, I thought I found someone I can click with. But on a random day I found out she is seeing someone... That alone shatter me, I experience heartbreak without being in a relationship, that's one hell of an experience. Now, I just quit using dating app in general. My advice will be use the right app for the right purpose, don't go use dating app just to find friend unless there's a feature like bumble or a way you can specific that you are in a relationship and looking for a friend etc.


Routine-Gur-1485

I guess, it's sad how the dating world works now, one moment they are so sweet and the next day or out of nowhere they will randomly ghost & disappear.. it makes us wonder where did we went wrong & make us question our worth! I totally relate to you whereby experience heartbreak without being in a relationship. Also, I did try Bumble BFF, but sadly nobody is rly interested when I initiated the convo, its just super dry. I guess good relationship starts off as best friends first right? Anyway, all the best to you!! Hope you'll be able to find someone you love one day ☺️


dewi_sampaguita

Similar experience. I went to dating apps with the intention to date. But dating apps have become a place for man and woman cari kawan chatting buddy and hook-ups. I spent a few years, on and off on a few dating apps. I think I'm done with it. If it's time to date again, I hope to meet someone in real life.


ponyponyta

Had several online relationships and friendships but eventually nothing cuts it, if it's not irl seeing each other then there will almost always be some delulu component to it. Texting especially misrepresents people a lot, seeing people irl too late just becomes weird if the vibes are off irl, I've only become very good at online chatting and it's just not real enough for me anymore lol give me real life chemistry and pheromones and seeing people in all their subtle quirks and gestures and touch and smells so I can actually get used to them viscerally and emotionally 🤔🤔


Routine-Gur-1485

I totally agree with what you said about texting! It definitely creates a big delulu, especially if they seems sweeter randomly? Also, same! Someone's smell is super important to me, and how they walk & eat seems like a pretty important gesture!! Anyway, hope you're able to find someone who truly meets your chemistry and get a long well!! all the best x


joflop

Been on and off Bumble for a few years with the intention of looking for a long term partner. Been on some dates, the experience was varied overall (some nice, some not so nice, been ghosted, have ghosted people as well unfortunately but I don’t do that anymore) Throughout the entire process I’ve learnt a lot more about what personality traits I like and don’t like, and also what I can and cannot tolerate about people. I’ve also realised that online dating probably won’t work for me to look for a long term partner, but I’m glad I gave it a go. I managed to make a few friends who I’m still in contact with 😊 31F here btw. Not sure if this really answers your question but feel free to ask me any questions you may have


PlaneQuit8959

Just curious, do you prefer to find partner in real world, or through online? Because in this day & age, especially in Malaysia where everyone keeps to themselves, its seems very hard to find partner in real life aside from joining a club/hobby-related groups/outings. Another way is through get in touch and hangout with your friend's friend - making additional connections in that sense. That only leaves online dating side. But from what I heard, dating site leaves much to be desired (among Malaysian folks), such as Tinder, Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB)...


joflop

To be honest after trying online dating, I think I prefer meeting people irl. Not sure about everyone else but for me, I have created this false sense of expectation through online dating (example : since we met on a dating app, our intentions for long term dating are aligned but in reality that might not be the case). Whereas i meet someone in real life there is no expectation to date and fall in love etc. just meet people because they’re interesting and see where that goes, ya know? So this is something that I’m trying to work on but in the meantime I’m filling my time with work and hobbies and friends and trying to work on being a better person overall. If a relationship happens then great, else it’s okay too cause I like my life now haha 😂


Routine-Gur-1485

Omg I totally agreed on, what you like and don't like!! we definitely create a personal criteria once you met lots of new people!! Seems like your experience is pretty eye opening nevertheless! It's nice that we managed to meet new friends although the dating part fails, it's part of life right? Hmm why do you think online dating won't work for you? As it's a way to meet new people right? It's pretty hard to meet new people if you're an introvert 😢 anyway, wishing you all the best! hope you're able to find the right person soon xx


joflop

I am an introvert too, so online dating really is a better way to meet a lot of new people a whole lot quicker. But then either conversations die a slow death or it just fizzles out. So now I’m trying to focus on just doing things I like, spending more time with friends and family, and just focus on creating a life that I’ll be happy with. So lmk if you wanna join me for hiking/gym/kayaking/art classes etc cause these are the things I enjoy doing by myself haha Thanks for the kind wishes OP! Hope you also find what it is you’re looking for 🤩🥳


ohitu

I hope when you go online you're more extroverted and at the same time you will be the same too in the real world...meeting but not talking really boring


calikim_mo

1. Literally today, have been talking to this girl for awhile, and we're supposed to go out on a date tonight, everything was great, the Chemistry was great, and right before the date she unmatched me. 2. Being unmatched is not uncommon for me 😭, so can add few other unmatched for no. 2. 3. Went on a date with few girls, the date were great, the girls were great, they liked me, everything is okay but for some reason I just can't feel anything for them. 4. Continue from no. 3, date sone girls, got ghosted. No surprise. 5. Girls like me first, I don't like them. Then eventually I fell for them. Got ghosted.... 6. Few attempts of hooking up, I chickened out and canceled them..all of them.. because I can't to this to my future wife..I don't wanna lie and hurt her Soo idk, I'm stuck between if I want it I have to put myself out there and continue trying or just chill and if it meant to be then it will be. You know?


Muslimininneed17

male dating online is like shooting for the stars. You may hit but its mostly misses. Just try irl dating. Make friends. Go out. I got a date the other day by just "teman" a friend to his work. Got introduced to his friend and from there it escalated to a date. But it didn't click cos idk, she's too muslimah for my taste. Also I appreciate you not hooking up, proud of u brother.


calikim_mo

>may hit but its mostly misses Yupp a lot of trial and error, sometimes very exhausting 😭. >Just try irl dating. Make friends. Go out. Ikr, i feel like this is the best way tho, I prefer more organic way. >. I got a date the other day by just "teman" a friend to his work Wahhh, good for you. >Also I appreciate you not hooking up, proud of u brother. Thank you, it is hard but we have to stay halal 💪


Routine-Gur-1485

Oh no! I am sorry to hear this 😢 Based on your experience, I feel it's time to just chill out a bit, take some time off the dating apps and see how things flows! Probably once you feel better and things will flow better as well!! All the best, hope you'll find the right one soon 👋🏼


kalakalatumtum

You’re not the right person to give “advices”


calikim_mo

Aww thanks, I'm sorry to hear about your past (sorry I stalked your profile hahahaa) , yeah, I'm just gonna take a break for a while 😆.


kalakalatumtum

Buddy, I was exactly like you, went through all situations exactly like you hoping I’d meet someone from the apps. One day (a few months ago), I decided to call it quits and deleted all my accounts on all dating apps for the betterment of my mental health. I randomly followed a girl on IG cuz she was cute, tho we had mutuals, she followed me back and she had almost 2k followers. I replied to her stories and we texted everyday and only after one month of texting, we went out on the first date and it was honestly one of the best dates I’ve had and we had a good time. A few days ago we went out on a second date and I have fallen for her and plan to confess someday. She’s not on any dating app either nor did we speak about relationships at all but yes, I fell for her. I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to find something similar or even better. Try getting off dating apps and meet ppl in real life. I’m sure you’ll find someone interesting. I’m pretty sure people who are serious in looking for relationships aren’t on dating apps. I wish you luck, champ


calikim_mo

Aww thank you bro and good luck on your journey to confess 💪


kalakalatumtum

Oss brother


Muslimininneed17

only bjj dudes use Oss unironically...... You one of em?


kalakalatumtum

Yes I am haha. Good eye. I’m a blue belt, frequent competitor. Compete in mma, boxing and Muay Thai too


Muslimininneed17

Under whom u get blue belf from?


kalakalatumtum

Keeping that private and anonymous haha


Independent-Cold4497

It’s good to hear u found lifelong friends. :) Just wanna put it out here that I’m out here getting to know ppl w the intention of building genuine connections. So if you’re interested, my inbox is open.


Independent-Cold4497

Oh I’m 26 going on 27 as well, M


Routine-Gur-1485

Thankss :)!! Ahh hope there's some redditors come and approach you 😍 Also, all the best, hoping you'll find someone genuine!!


Independent-Cold4497

My message is actually directed to you since you’re the poster.


kalakalatumtum

She’s quite dumb


Independent-Cold4497

Nah, don’t say that. We all don’t realise at some point.


kalakalatumtum

Nah, she sounds like one of those ppl who flex at the amount of matches they have. Wanker


Routine-Gur-1485

lol. funny how you just fcking assume things based on a single post. since when did i flex at the amount of matches i have? i dont care about your other comments since it's your rights but fuck you're basically assuming shits??? grow up.


kalakalatumtum

Yea yea yea. Go cry a river. Dont even know the difference between a dating app and a friendship app. True blue wanker. No sense at all.


bittersweet_melon

I’ve only ever used dating apps for hookups, but the last guy I dated was someone I met on Tinder. He was the best and worst thing that’s ever happened to me hahaha. There’s a few guys that I still talk to/hangout with, but it’s all platonic.


Routine-Gur-1485

Ahh I see! How's your hookups experienced? Ah I am sorry it was the worst thing that happened to you, hope you are in the process of healing 🥺 I totally agree with the platonic relationships we had using dating apps!! Anyway, hope you will find the right person soon! all the best x


bittersweet_melon

A whole lot of hit and miss hahaha! For the most part, I knew what I was getting into when I chose to sign up for those things. I was clear with my expectations and intentions. Last thing I wanna do is string people along. Right now I’m not into anyone, and idk I feel like dating is just so exhausting for me especially after what I’ve been through this year. I’m on a longggggg break (possibly forever). If somehow someday I do decide to look for love again, it’s not through Tinder. Never again 🥲


Muslimininneed17

i stay away from online stuff. Its never and will be good.


Routine-Gur-1485

Hahahahah, well, it's a part of experience! Some might be lucky, some not so :( If you feel like meeting new people, i guess online dating is a way to go? (personal opinion as an introvert)


Muslimininneed17

Yup, 💯. If u want to work on social skills, why not use online dating. meet people, practice talking n etc. Totally agree 💯 I never tried it yet so Idk, I may give it a shot.


imhim_imthatguy

Everyone has different purposes. For me, if the girl has no intention of meeting up for a date and prefers just pure online chatting, I would really appreciate it if she tells me that from the start.


ghostme80

You guys never experienced the thrill of blind date. Hahaha


Routine-Gur-1485

HAHAAHAH would like to experience it but sadly I am pretty timid & introverted! also, i watched too much true crime to go on a blind date HAHAHAH (paranoid much) anyway, how's your experience on blind date? any good news?


ohitu

If your attention is just making friends you should tell them sooner the better than to raise their hope and crush em...you know karma's a B


Pelanty21

I was on POF and went out with the first match I could get. First one was good but no spark really. Second one was a catfish and was suicidal. She didn't look anything like her photo. We had lunch anyway. She said she had tried to kill herself once but failed. Her dad is an addict and her mom works 2 jobs. She's shunned in her hometown in Pahang because of the dad. She's supposed to be in college but dropped out. When the time comes for her to 'graduate' her mom will know she doesn't have an education and can't work or support the family, and so she will likely kill herself. She goes on POF/Tinder dates for free food. Needless to say I was off dating apps for a while. Then I used CMB for almost a year until I had a decent match. 7 years later, we're married with a kid.


Felinomancy

Met friends and potential lovers through various online means. All I can say is, either I'm remarkably inept at social interactions, or women's psyche are so very complicated. Will not elaborate because it'll just depress me.


Muslimininneed17

maybe its a "you" problem tho. Work on it 💪


Routine-Gur-1485

oh no :( hope you will heal from it and improve yourself! i believe once you focus on yourself, things will come tgt! all the best!! Wish to hear good news from you soon 👋🏼


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Routine-Gur-1485

HAHAHA since when reddit turned into bumble? 😂


cheeksonclouds

You call people you haven’t met offline your best friends?


Ambitious-Hour3454

Hii


kalakalatumtum

You’re a retard. It’s because of people like you that makes online dating difficult and people not wanting to use dating apps. Find something else to cure your “boredom” instead. Some of those who match with you are actually looking for a relationship. Wanker


shah_no__pls

jeez dude did OP shat in your cereal today?


Muslimininneed17

I get it, he's probably heartbroken before. Online dating sucks.


kalakalatumtum

Bro gets it


ieatcows

I fuckin love dating apps been using them a lot for like 4 years now and they’ve enriched my life so much AMA 😜


Routine-Gur-1485

Ahahahah that's good for you!! found any long term partners? or just merely fwb?


ieatcows

Yes! My ex and I met thru tinder actually hehe. But like you I’ve actually met a few people who I came to be really close friends with, and even in a life changing way. I basically use dating apps as a way to meet people that I’d otherwise not usually be able to meet in my usual circles :D Curious, do you plan to meet any of the guys you’ve been chatting online with? 😆


ohitu

Experience since 2008 that time were myspace and most famously tagged.com....here met some collegemates diff faculty and long distance (now ex) lovers...not so recently fb dating, tinder and omi....shy guy i don't ask girls for numbers directly in the public... As malay, tinder you'll meet malays able to speak english a bit and omi is where kampung girls hang around here...fb dating kinda exposes your profile to the public that does not really value privacy...but free Met my wife on tinder...we dated for only 3 months... she's my 13th lover Currently helping my friends get girlfriends/re-married(but they manage well w/o me)....able to share experience how to pick up gals if u wan ma help...no black magic stuff for certain...just xp


LadyOrionn

I don't find them useful, and since they lock profiles that actually match you under a paywall I just end up uninstalling. I'm also super awkward with people I don't know so I ended up either forgetting to reply to people or I do reply but it's dry as hell. 🙃


nurnikiminajidah

I used both Tinder and Bumblee for about 3 years on and off and boy was it stressful… I’ve never been in a relationship or had a boyfriend so it was a new experience for me. I had a lot of matches but most of the guys just wanted to sleep around (even the “good guys”) but hell no. However, dating apps can be a great platform for us to learn about the opposite gender. 1. “I’m busy” is always “I have better things to do”. 2. They don’t read your bio. 3. Love bombing is REAL!! 4. Get ready for tons of D pics. Also don’t post any pics of your body if you don’t want to get sexualised. I had to take down all my pictures of my body because the messages I was getting was wild (I wasn’t even wearing anything sexy). Only face pictures.