
Yep, for heterosexual couples, Bumble asks its female users to start conversations and then gives their male counterparts 24 hours to respond before the connection expires.


Suitable for both Apple and Android devices, Bumble takes a somewhat feminist stance and challenges long outdated norms of the dating world - i.e. Pros: The world of dating is filled with tiresome tropes like ‘you’ve got to wait 72 hours before you send them a message' or rather, in heterosexual relationships, ‘only the man can propose!’ Bumble sets out to dismantle those archaic traditions and seeks out forward thinking individuals as the crux of its user base. How much? Free to download and use, with premium options available for a surplus.

Need proof? New data by Zen shows that 31% of people in the UK know a success story of a couple who have met online, and over a third of Brits are confident that online dating will continue to rise in popularity. Of which there are more than 1,400 in the UK, FYI. The reality being that the Central Line will ~probably~ serve up nothing more than creepy winks from undesirable men, and the good ones are on online dating services and dating apps like Tinder. Sure, you may have imagined yourself bumping into your perfect match on your morning commute, but if you take one bit of dating advice from us, make it this: reality oftentimes prevails. The best dating sites and dating apps are arguably the most popular way to meet people in 2023.
