In your 30s, the idea of using a dating app to meet someone to spend the rest of your life with might, to use a bit of internet slang, hit different than it did in your 20s. But according to Dr. Marissa Tunis , licensed psychologist and dating coach, dating apps are still a great way to meet people in your 30s, you just have to evaluate which ones will provide you with the best matches. As you age, big picture things tend to demand more of your time — your career, caretaking of your parents or other family members, and so on, leaving less time for meeting new people.
Tunis, tells Bustle. According to Tunis, people in their 30s are thinking about their lives in more serious ways. Once you make a match, you can start messaging back and forth. According to Tunis, Bumble is a good option because it puts women in the control seat and has many filters if you want to be highly selective.
In a heterosexual match, women have 24 hours to make the first move by sending a message or else the match will expire. As of January , Bumble has over 42 million active monthly users. Match , the OG of online dating, was made for serious daters.
Unlike other apps that just require a few photos and a profile, users are asked to answer a number of questions about themselves and their preferences. The Match algorithm will then present you with the top options that match both your profile and your stated preferences.
Just make sure your pictures are well-selected and your profile is well-written a friend or coach can assist you with this!
