DATING
How To Determine Which Dating App Is Right
For You
By STEPHANIE HARPER
Casual Dating
Dating apps are there for loads of reasons and if you’re looking for a simple hookup there are plenty of apps to try. Tinder is the most popular, but there are others like Zoosk, Kasual, Badoo, and Down which you can try if you want something new.
Marriage
If marriage is what you’re looking for then you need to be on apps with people wanting the same. For this reason, Hinge, eHarmony, Match, and Coffee Meets Bagel, are great options for finding your lifelong partner.
Political & Religious
The most popular religious apps are Christian Mingle, Muslima, JDate, CatholicMatch, and dharmaMatch. On the other hand, if you’re more into politics and need a partner with the same political affiliation then check out apps like Maple Match, Better Together, and CandiDate.
Long-Distance
You might be comfortable with long-distance dating and it might be because you’re moving to a specific place or you’re too shy to meet someone in person for now. If either is the case then apps like Jolly Romance, The Lucky Date, Eastern Honeys, and PenPal World are perfect.
Safety & Well-Being
There have been some devastating stories about people who met up with strangers from dating apps, so safety should be your top priority. Match offers free background checks, and eHarmony has a secure messaging system and two-factor authentication, which makes it difficult to be catfished.