Swiping sucks, so here are the best dating sites for men to find love
It doesn’t matter who you’re into — dating as a guy can be rough. Whether you’re typically introverted or are a pro socializer, getting to know someone you’re interested in (or even finding someone to get to know, for that matter) is intimidating. It takes the perfect balance of confidence and chill, and if it’s a lady you’re pursuing, chances are she’s received more than a few unsolicited messages already.
But if you sit back and play it too cool, you risk getting beelined into the friend zone or chalked up to “not that interested.”
It’s easy to give up, blame it on being too busy with work, or have a date with some THC instead, but but online dating is a clutch way to avoid the meat market hell hole at the corner bar or nightclub. That doesn’t automatically make it easy, but it’s easier when different sites serve different purposes. Not all singles on Tinder want to be approached the same way as a single on Match.com, which can get confusing — but knowing who’s on what ups your chances of finding someone who wants what you want, whether that’s a hookup or a real life relationship. Read more…
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MOST USERS Match
By numbers, Match is the most popular online dating site and offers a fun, organized experience. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR HOOKING UP AdultFriendFinder
Just looking to get laid or get off? AdultFriendFinder is where you want to be. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS eharmony
Founded in the year 2000, eharmony is the direct rival of Match. Although they have similar features, eharmony is a more focused experience. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FREE OPTION OkCupid
This OG dating site recently got a brand makeover and is now home to millions of fun, woke singles. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS Elite Singles
Turned on by career goals? This site is aimed at successful working professionals looking for other successful singles. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR MEANINGFUL MATCHES Hinge
It's less hookup-based than Tinder, less serious than Match, and is extremely popular in big cities. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR HAPPY-GO-LUCKY GUYS Happn
Ah, serendipity — Happn allows you to connect with people you see every day. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR MEN SEEKING MEN Grindr
Forget straight-centric apps: Grindr is a gay-geared app home to millions of gay, bi, and trans profiles. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR SHY MEN Bumble
Shy guys new to online dating will dig how Bumble requires women to make the first move. IMAGE: Mashable
REDDIT'S FAVORITE Zoosk
It's super to use and has a decent rep on the internet, but dead profiles make giving up look easier than searching. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR FINDING A REGULAR FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS Tinder
Tinder is the first dating app to use swiping to find an ideal match, and you're pretty much guaranteed to meet someone. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR GUYS NERVOUS ABOUT PHYSICAL STUFF Cams.com
Need a confidence boost? Cams.com pairs you with models and lets you test out Bluetooth sex toys. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR PLANNING REAL DATES Coffee Meets Bagel
Dating should be about quality, not quantity. Instead of swiping, this app encourages you to meet up. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR INTERNATIONAL SEXTING iHookup
Get off without leaving the house. IMAGE: Mashable
BEST FOR GUYS WITH KINKS ALT
Bond over bondage on this BDSM site.
