When it comes to dating, there are so many applications, websites, and services available that it can be tricky to make heads or tails of the situation. While the choice is arguably a good thing as it offers up a range of options that the discerning dater can use to maximize results, the reality isn’t quite as simple. When you use a low-quality site over those that pride themselves on quality, you run the risk of falling prey to scams and heartbreak in general. In this article, we are going to explain why you really ought to be choosing quality over quantity when it comes to dating and how selecting the proper application and website can lead to much better matches that are more likely to put you in contact with someone you are happy to spend time with and nurture it into a genuine loving relationship.
Quality Matches Foster Meaningful Connections
Unless you’re after short-term hookups (in which case something like Tinder or other similar applications might be your best bet), you will fare far better by selecting a website that caters to those who are seeking real love. This makes choosing an online dating site that meets such requirements a little tricker since many modern options tend to be geared towards fast matches and even faster splits. Nevertheless, they certainly exist, and all it takes is a bit of time to research available sites and see how they approach dating. Some things to look for include:
- Detailed profiles: We will discuss this in more detail at the next point, but it’s worthwhile to seek out apps and sites that encourage creating detailed profiles. These profiles can help to describe who you are, set expectations, and allow you to choose a partner you believe may be compatible.
- Advanced search filters: The more granular the search filters, the more likely it is that you will end up looking at the sorts of profiles that share your interests. By narrowing down your search based on your preferences, you will find those who you will hit it off with much better than just trusting the ethereal algorithm.
- Verified profiles: This isn’t a dealbreaker per se, but using sites that utilize verified profiles allows you to search safely in the knowledge that those you are interacting with aren’t out to scam you or worse. In other words, it’s an additional safety measure that could keep you safe from harm.
- Active community: To put it mildly, a site without many active users is pretty useless. You need a critical mass of people to be able to find the needle in the haystack and the person all over the world who could possibly stand a chance of matching your requirements (and you, theirs).
Profiles Emphasize Compatibility Over Numbers
As we already noted, your profile can make or break your experience. Because online dating is so drastically different from physical courting, you must have a space where you can adequately describe who you are and what makes you unique. A pretty tall order for only a few sentences, to be sure, but those sites that make the effort to allow you to express yourself as succinctly as possible will be the ones that lean towards quality rather than quantity. Nonetheless, regardless of how much space they give you to wax lyrical about yourself, you still need to put in the effort to get results. When it comes to your dating profile, there are a few cardinal rules to follow:
- Always be honest: Dishonesty only wastes everyone’s time, and if you get flagged on better-quality sites as a liar, you risk getting banned. Instead, just be honest about who you are, what you’re interested in, and why you’re looking for love. Taking this route makes it more likely you will find a compatible match.
- Don’t overegg yourself: Being confident is sexy, but overconfidence that borders on arrogance is highly offputting. If you are a naturally arrogant person, then it might be time to try and cool it down and humble yourself a bit.
- Avoid cliches: Nobody has time for the “I love music and walks on the beach” rubbish. Drop the act and be sincere.
- Be clear about what you’re looking for: While you need to exercise some tact in this regard, it helps to set expectations early on to avoid heartache and mismatches.
Better Algorithms Enhance User Experience
While you should never allow the algo free reign to decide your future, high-quality sites will have incredibly sophisticated algorithms that work in tandem with your inputs. These calculations take a serious amount of brain power to create, and only the very best sites will have the wherewithal to put them in place. Once you use a dating site that has invested heavily in its AI, you will see a vast difference in what can be achieved since your matches will be highly accurate, and you should end up with more people to carry on the conversion with than if you chose a lesser quality option.
Safety Features Ensure Secure Interactions
It’s an unfortunate ripple of human nature that means that there is risk lurking everywhere you visit online. The online dating industry is flooded with those who are looking to scam you out of your money or have other, much more nefarious reasons for lurking around. Fortunately, when you opt for a dating site that takes security seriously, you will be less likely to fall prey to such vile acts. This could take the form of verification, as mentioned previously, or other things, such as alert systems that inform the company if something is awry so they can investigate.
User Feedback Shapes Platform Improvements
Anything that can be considered quality will always take customer feedback seriously. After all, they want to remain at the top of everyone’s go-to list, and constantly seeking improvement is the way they can do so. Many of the better sites will have feedback areas where you can proffer suggestions and ideas that they should take into consideration if there are numerous similar requests.
Choosing a dating website or application isn’t as easy as heading online and selecting the first one you come across. If you really want to achieve the best results that ensure you will find multiple highly-compatible matches, you need to look at the higher end of the spectrum.
Daniel J. Morgan is the founder of Invidiata Magazine, a premier publication showcasing luxury living, arts, and culture. With a passion for excellence, Daniel has established the magazine as a beacon of sophistication and refinement, captivating discerning audiences worldwide.
