Singapore is a country that has a reputation for being one of the most expensive countries in Asia. There are many reasons why Singaporean men and women often find themselves single. The cost of living, high expectations of life and career, long work hours, and constant restrictions and lockdowns caused by the Covid 19 pandemic contribute to the difficulties faced by singles here.
The good news? Singles still exist! And they’re out there looking for love too! So if you’re dating in Singapore and feeling overwhelmed with how hard it is to get together with someone because they live so far away from you then read on…
In the past you would find a date through studying, work, social events or bumping into someone in your community, but now people are either too busy or not comfortable talking to strangers and prefer to meet online by using dating apps or websites. But with so many dating apps being developed these days, how do you find the one for you? This article will give some tips on what to look out for when using these apps in Singapore.
Tinder
By swiping right or left, Tinder allows users to dodge matchmaking algorithms in favor of hook-ups. One swipe and a chat are all it takes for men and women looking for something casual to meet up; if they like each other’s photos but not their bios, that’s okay too! While most people are straightforward about wanting sex on the app, some guys hoping for more than just one-night stands find success with this flirting tool as well.
Bumble
Bumble is a female-centric app that provides a refreshing break from Tinder and other dating apps. On Bumble, women are in charge of every match they make on their profile because it gives them control to choose who sees their profiles first based off of likes or dislikes. In addition, you can connect your Instagram account as well as Spotify for more options when browsing through potential matches!
Grindr
Grindr is the gay man’s version of Tinder. Using your phone’s location, this geo-social networking app picks up other Grindr males in your area. A good start if you’re looking to come out of the closet and meet others who are like you!
Paktor
Dating app Paktor was created when its founder, Joseph Phua, found that the dating apps on the market were either too complicated or didn’t work. Swipe right and left to find a match you like; there’s even an audio feature where you can record your voice as part of your profile.
Happn
Want to connect with that cute guy you saw on the train? Happn will help! This app, which uses your phone’s GPS tracking data and all of its location services in order for matches to be made. Once there is mutual interest between two users who have crossed paths before (like a missed connection), they are notified of their match via push notification or email. With this dating service being unlike other options due to its unique way it connects people, would-be daters can now use an innovative method when looking for love instead of settling down as usual.
Lovoo
Lovoo is a social media dating app that allows Singaporean singles to connect through live video calls, find users nearby, look at the messaging gallery of people who have checked out your profile and participate in speed dates.
OkCupid
OkCupid is a free online dating site that uses an algorithm to match you with another partner for love. For those who want even more features, there’s the premium service which lets users filter their matches by age and interests. Make sure your profile information pops up then sit back while Cupid goes to work!
Coffee Meets Bagel
If you’re tired of swiping and want a more intellectual dating experience, Coffee Meets Bagel is an app that uses algorithms to find matches. Matches are based on your preferences as well as some other factors like personality type. You can either pass or connect with profiles each day depending on whether they match up for both parties involved in the process. This works great for people who value deeper connections instead of casual ones found through apps such as Tinder.
Lunch Actually
Finding love is hard. That’s why Lunch Actually makes it easy! With their talented matchmakers, they will help you create your own perfect program for finding “the one.” Matches are pre-screened and handpicked, with follow-ups after dates to ensure success. Plus, these experts know what they’re doing: when others have found happiness through them in the past…
So now it’s time for you to get to work and start dating! So none of these apps are perfect and a lot of its success depends on the community, but technology is advancing at an amazing rate and software developers are able to build algorithms that match people based on their personalities and interests. These algorithms will continue to improve so enjoy being single while you can, because not too long for now being single will be a thing of the distant past.