Over 1,260,000 singles in Virginia use eHarmony. But maybe you haven’t yet found Mr. Right (or Mr. Right-now) on a traditional dating site. Here are a few lesser-known dating apps to try.
Think Yelp, but for humans. Lulu lets women rank men on a scale of one to 10 and add hashtags to further classify potential mates. Sound cruel? Don’t worry, men can’t see their ratings. But they can download the app and add flattering hashtags to their profiles to try and boost their chances. (The app recently changed its policy so that only men who sign up for the app can be rated).
Pros: You can anonymously warn your girlfriends of guys who #CantTakeAHint.
Cons: You’re searching for a mate the same way you search for a good pizza place.
Blind dates enter the 21st century with Hitch, an app that lets users’ friends set them up. After logging in, would-be matchmakers pick two friends to introduce. The match-ees can then chat, knowing only the gender and age of the other person.
Pros: You’re matched with someone who’s been vetted by a mutual friend.
Cons: All the potential awkwardness of a blind date, now with faceless Internet communication.
Looking for a fellow dog lover? Look no further than Twindog, which works like, well, Tinder for dogs. While it’s designed for finding friends for your dog—also a noble pursuit—users can also use it to meet other dog lovers in their area.
Pros: You’ve already got the all-important “cat person or dog person” question out of the way.
Cons: People might not be as friendly/good looking as their dogs.
Is Lennon your religion? Could you never love a man who didn’t like Bowie? Is an appreciation of Britney a prerequisite for romance? Try this app that matches users by musical taste.
Pros: Picking a first dance song will be a no-brainer.
Cons: A mutual love for “Love Will Tear Us Apart” might not bode well for a relationship.
Trying to join the mile-high club? There’s soon to be an app for that. Launching this summer, Wingman works like Tinder, allowing users to flip through photos of other users on their flight.
Pros: Complimentary peanuts are a known aphrodisiac.
Cons: Try not to let the stale air and crying children ruin the mood.
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