Almost half of all singles view dating apps as a waste of time. If swiping and liking are not the means of choice, reputable dating agencies are recommended.
By Markus Poniewas, Managing Director of PV-Exklusiv
Dating apps' reputation precedes them. For many people they are seen as a model of success, but more and more - now a good 40 percent - see them as a complete waste of time. And this despite the fact that around one in three relationships are now said to have started online. So the equation doesn't quite work out - but how can the rejection in the face of supposed success be explained? And why do almost half of those surveyed think they are a waste of time?
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 beforehand seemed promising. And it is precisely these experiences that lead singles to the conclusion that they would rather trust an analog dating agency and rely on the expertise of the intermediaries instead of that of the algorithms of Tinder, Lovoo and Co.
Online self-expression far from reality
In the chats, the potential date candidates show their very best side, can almost sleepwalk in anticipation of what the other person would like to hear and give them everything they need. Add 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.
The laborious and unattractive nature of the search also disillusions many who dream of romantic encounters: swipe, like, swipe, like - that sounds very technical and not very emotional. On closer inspection, finding a partner and date via apps has more of a consumer character; it is not for nothing that many people talk about “shopping catalogs” in which singles sell themselves like “goods”. Flirting becomes inflationary, matches become interchangeable within seconds. Really getting to know each other often falls by the wayside - if a person doesn't fit into the mold, just keep swiping!
Cost security when looking for a partner
The advantage of such applications: The basic functions are usually free of charge. But experts recommend investing in a reputable dating agency if you have serious intentions so as not to fall 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. A reputable dating agency will not operate with additional payment obligations or staggered fee models, but will stick to the agreement - even if the placement takes longer. 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. 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 fee then 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 often meet across the country or even in neighboring countries meet with customers 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. This can sometimes take longer. It goes without saying that this work cannot be free over twelve, 18 or even more months (depending on the customer's wishes).