Online
Apps
The segment of dating applications is vast. It is better to pay attention only to the popular ones: they have more users, and therefore there are more options. They have a similar principle: an algorithm is looking for candidates who fit your needs and are close to you geographically. You can choose those you like, but you can begin talking to each other only if both of you have sympathy.
Advantages
- You start a conversation only with people you like in appearance or self-presentation in the profile.
- Candidates are close to you, so setting up a date is easy.
- It’s the place to start a one-night stand, a relationship for years, or even years – depending on your goals. It’s also where you make friends.
- You can choose potential partners of both genders.
- Your phone is always at your fingertips – you can use any free minute for dating and correspondence.
Disadvantages
- You choose a book by its cover, but underneath, it can be anything.
- If you don’t like many people on the street, don’t naively assume that the app only has gorgeous women and candidates. It’s all the same people.
- Be ready to get intimate photos of other people’s genitals and obscene offers.
- Some apps are only suitable for big cities.
- There’s a risk of catching dating burnout, which combines fatigue and app addiction.
- Tinder
Probably anyone has heard of this app. The program suggests people who fit your needs and are near you. You swipe them to the left if the candidate is not so good and to the right if you are interested in the person. If a match is a match, you can start corresponding, which is up to you.
- Pure
The sex dating app was designed to find people for sexual encounters. Everything is done anonymously: you do not need your email address, phone number, or Facebook authorization. Only an avatar and a location are required. To stay safe, chats are only saved for one day and are automatically deleted. You can also disable the timer. It is impossible to keep any information about the person who contacted you. If someone takes a screenshot, you will get a notification. The main benefit of the application is that everybody knows what you’re doing, so you can do whatever you want without being judged.
Dating websites
Best Ukrainian dating websites are designed to work on both desktop computers and smartphones. They also offer an app, so if you are looking for someone special, you can access them anywhere. You can also send messages to potential matches directly from the app. However, apps are only useful if you know what you want. If you are just browsing, you might get lost in the sea of profiles. So, before you start chatting, make sure you understand how the site works.
Advantages
- Large selection of candidates.
- You can correspond for a long time before the date and get to know each other well.
- Geography is not limited: look for a partner from anywhere.
- There are search filters by which you can “cull” unsuitable candidates.
Disadvantages
- Sites are focused on commercial success, so you have to pay for additional functionality.
- There is a risk of encountering scammers.
Social networks
There are three ways to meet people on social networks:
- In special groups;
- Browsing through other people’s profiles;
- In thematic communities.
The last option is suitable for a long-term relationship, as you already have common interests.
Advantages
- You can look at a person’s profile and learn a lot about them.
- There is a chance to meet someone who is not actively looking for dating and would not be available on apps and dating websites.
- The fact that the person is already unavailable, in most cases, on social networks is obvious, and you will avoid disappointment.
Disadvantages
- No anonymity. Even if you’ve shut out everything you can shut out, it doesn’t guarantee anything.
Offline
Speed Dating
A common scenario is when a woman sits at a table, and a new man joins her every few minutes. During this time, you have to have time to make the right impression so that, in the end, the organizers allow you to exchange contacts.
Advantages
- New acquaintances and you don’t waste much time.
Disadvantages
- Rarely a few minutes enough to discover a person.
- The bad reputation of speed dating.
