Almost half of all singles view dating apps as a waste of time. If swiping and typing are not the means of choice, reputable dating agencies are recommended for truly long-term success.
Dating apps have a reputation for quickly offering a solution to the annoying loneliness of many singles. They are therefore considered a model of success for many people. On the other hand, these apps are increasingly seen as a waste of time. In a study two years ago, that figure was more than 40 percent, even though around one in three relationships are now said to have started online. So the equation doesn't quite add up. But how can the rejection in the face of supposed success be explained?
Dating apps: Customers have negative experiences
“Many customers of reputable dating agencies initially tried to find true love online. They report sometimes hair-raising experiences with behaviorally suspicious or even abusive matches, of fake accounts that sometimes have fraudulent intentions, of dates that turned out to be boring or even unbearable, even though the chat seemed promising beforehand. And it is precisely these experiences that lead singles to the conclusion that they would rather trust an analogue dating agency and rely on the expertise of the intermediaries rather than an algorithm,” says Markus Poniewas, an experienced consultant at the dating agency PV-Exklusiv (www.pv-exklusiv.de). The company, based in Düsseldorf and Mönchengladbach, is active throughout the German-speaking region and has been successfully bringing people of quality together for many years - for a common future.
He knows exactly the difficulties of online dating. In the chats, the potential date candidates showed themselves at their very best, they could almost sleepwalk in anticipation of what the other person would like to hear and would give them everything they needed. Add to this an attractive, often heavily edited photo or a whole series - and the dream candidate for a date is ready. “Because this type of self-dramatization often simply cannot stand up to reality, disappointments are inevitable when you really get to know each other. Another point: The laborious and unattractive nature of the search also sobers up many who dream of romantic encounters: wipe, wipe, wipe - that sounds very technical and not really emotional," emphasizes Markus Poniewas.
If you have serious intentions, invest in a reputable dating agency
The advantage of such applications is only superficial, the dating expert points out: the basic functions of dating apps and online portals are usually free of charge. This attracts many singles to try it out. But it could quickly become expensive. However, subscriptions are common, especially with online portals, and can ultimately be extended indefinitely during a search; This can lead to high costs over time, as practice shows that the placement, if it works at all as desired, takes a very long time. On average, users invested several thousand euros.
“We and other experts advise that if you have serious intentions, invest in a reputable dating agency. This reduces the risk of falling victim to one failure after another. It is important that customers can rely on a fixed price that includes all services. If you initially agree on a fixed fee, you know what you have to pay for the professional service. This allows him to calculate and achieve economic security.”
One-off fee covers everything
A reputable dating agency like PV-Exklusiv will not operate with additional payment obligations or staggered fee models. This also applies if the placement takes longer. Anyone who pays a fee at the beginning of the placement process with a trustworthy partner has freed themselves of all financial obligations and does not have to worry that the “cost clock” is ticking against them.
“This is real added value. This fee covers everything that a dating agency has to do in order to work successfully for the client - especially when the company's services go far beyond the provision of a digital platform, for example when employees regularly meet across the country or even in neighboring countries meet the customer and spend a lot of time identifying the right partner from their databases.”
Speaking of time: A reputable dating agency will not limit the search, but will work until the goal is achieved. Depending on the customer's wishes, this can sometimes take longer. It goes without saying that this work cannot be free over twelve, 18 or even more months.