In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the dedicated day of love, we spoke to two experts about why paying for dating apps, or going to a matchmaker is anything but desperate
There was a time, not even that long ago, when the words “dating app” were uttered in hushed tones, whispered between friends as eyes darted around the room to make sure no one else was within earshot. There was a shame in admitting that you hadsources they had turned to.
“Paid subscriptions might help weed out those not serious about dating or those more interested in trolling, as when the profiles are monitored or even verified it can feel like a safer experience. It can also mean that users want to get their money’s worth so are more conscious about filling out their profile completely.”
“People are not going to lie to me. People are not going to enter into this service, because it is a premium, charged service, and lie to me. If you’re coming to me, I’m like ‘Just tell me who you are, we’ll find what you’re looking for’. I’m very realistic with clients. If they’re way off the mark, I say that to them… I tell them if they’re not being realistic and explain why.
While Mairéad doesn’t necessarily think there’s a stigma around paying for dating services per se, she does think that matchmaking is “Ireland’s biggest secret after Santa Clause”.
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