I'm going to be honest - I don't think the app matters as much as your approach. I use Tinder (yeah, I know, basic) but instead of "hey," my opening message is always something specific about their profile. If they have a photo hiking, I ask about the trail. If they mention a book, I ask what they're reading now. For introverts, the key is: ask questions that YOU would actually want to answer. If you hate "how's your day," don't ask that.

I'm a guy, and here's the reality: if a woman wants to text for weeks before meeting, I assume she's not actually interested or she's using the app for validation. The whole point of dating apps is to meet people in real life. 3-5 days of messaging, then suggest a quick, low-pressure date (coffee, drink, walk in the park). If there's chemistry in person, great! If not, you haven't wasted weeks texting someone you have no in-person connection with.

I'm a single mom (one daughter, age 5) and I've had good luck on Hinge. I mention my daughter in my profile - not in a "my kid is my world and you'll always be second" way, but just factual: "Single mom to a wonderful 5-year-old girl. She's my priority, but I still make time for the right person."

Hi! Facebook Dating is actually really good and completely free. Most people don't even know it exists because it's hidden inside the Facebook app, but it has all the features that other apps charge for...

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