A quick perspective from my side: For anything adult-oriented, safety is 90% of the game: avoid sites that push “verification” links, don’t share personal info, and bail fast if someone asks for money or gift cards. For mainstream options, people still mention Hinge, Bumble, OkCupid, Tinder, Plenty of Fish, Facebook Dating — just watch the messaging limits and fake profiles.
If you want an alternative to compare against, you can check Souldate and see whether the free tier feels usable for your area. If the vibe turns weird, block and move on. Plenty of real people out there.
- Use a throwaway email
- Don’t share your face if you’re not comfortable
- Never click “verification” links
- Report/block aggressively
- Avoid paying for tokens to “unlock” messages
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