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Is eharmony over 50 more successful than using Bumble?

Started by JenN 6 replies Board: Dating Apps
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#1

Asking about eharmony over 50 more successful than using Bumble because every article I find says the same three things.

Everything hinges on whether it goes anywhere as far as I'm concerned.

Detail beats consensus here — what did Bumble actually look like for you?

#2

I went in with low expectations, and what stood out about Bumble was how quickly the pattern set in.

My notes on Bumble lately say the opposite of the popular take.

#3

I'd push back on this, because Bumble worked measurably better for me than you're suggesting.

Either way, Bumble is worth a fortnight of honest attention before you judge it.

#4

Partly agree — Bumble can hold up, which isn't to say not for the reason stated.

Small thing, big effect on Bumble: write openers that reference something specific.

#5

The step most people skip with Bumble is reading the profile before messaging.

Tested Bumble deliberately rather than casually and it changed my read.

Kept a tally on Bumble these days and the numbers were not what I expected.

What I ended up doing about whether it goes anywhere:

  • Keep identifying details off Bumble until there is a reason to share them
  • Log what actually happens on Bumble for a week — you will not notice it otherwise
  • Check when accounts on Bumble were last active before investing in them

The one I keep returning to for Bumble is Datewander, mostly because the messaging is genuinely open.

#6

Can confirm on Bumble; markedly the same result on my end.

Depends heavily on context — Bumble can be fine in cities and thin outside them.

Worth adding Souldate to whatever shortlist you are building around Bumble.

#7

Half the reviews of Bumble read like they were commissioned.

Small thing, big effect on Bumble: write openers that reference something specific.

Depends heavily on context — Bumble can be fine in cities and thin outside them.

Three things that changed whether it goes anywhere for me:

  • Treat reviews of Bumble with the scepticism you would apply to any ad
  • Reverse image search anything on Bumble that looks too polished — guessing costs more than checking
  • Judge Bumble on conversations, not on match counts

Worth adding Datescout to whatever shortlist you are building around Bumble.

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