I want to date for free

[ronb]

So I am on the dating market...but I want to want to spend as little money a possible. I am on plentyoffish cuz its free, and I willing to spend money on coffee dates and stuff, but I don't want to spend money on Match or eharmony or the other paid dating sites.

Are there any other dating sites where I can meet good quality ladies for free?

I tried Facebook, but I after a date with a meth addict and a crazy lady, I gave that up.

[sv2007]

Just date people from your activities, then it'll be free and convenient. Just pay attention to potential dates on your next outing; I think you'll be surprised!

[bjl584]

be careful. Anyone can claim to be anyone online.

Even if you meet a mate online for free, you are probably still going to have to break out your wallet if you start dating anyone.

[Singuy]

From some of the people I know who uses the online dating apps...you get more serious and quality individuals from the paying sites. In the long run, paying may reduce headaches and costs from all the duds.

[cypher1]

I understand cost being a factor with dating, but maybe you have to be more selective in your dates/activities. I never got into POF, but there's also OKCupid (OKC), Coffee Meets Bagel, Tinder (I know plenty who don't use it for hook ups) for free apps.

While free online memberships are convenient, in my experience, I found paying sites like Match (never used eHarmony) had people more specific goals about what they were looking for, and followed up better. Match is also overrated, but you can always find discounts/rebates. I only use OKC which I'm not very active, but it seems there's more fake profiles, or flaky responses for follow up.

I think you're best bet would be to start with Meetup.com, and find common interest groups for hobbies, and network from there. I'm not as active, but originally started doing it to just meet new people in general and get out of my comfort zone. Otherwise look at volunteering, taking classes, or stick with mutual network from friends/co-workers.

[lirpalynn]

People say that the paying sites are "better" but I got just as many vulgar messages and guys that would not take no for an answer on Match. I've paid for Match about 6 months here and there and Yahoo personals a few times back about 10 years ago. Where are you from again??

[Outdoorsygal]

So I am on the dating market...but I want to want to spend as little money a possible. I am on plentyoffish cuz its free, and I willing to spend money on coffee dates and stuff, but I don't want to spend money on Match or eharmony or the other paid dating sites.

Are there any other dating sites where I can meet good quality ladies for free?

I tried Facebook, but I after a date with a meth addict and a crazy lady, I gave that up.

My guess is to increase your chance of meeting someone normal you'd need to meet someone healthy. Someone active so your entertainment doesn't cost much money. Maybe take up cycling, hiking or some other form of exercise/recreation. You'll hopefully meet people naturally instead of spending money and time in taking pictures and writing up a synopsis of yourself. There is always a risk when you meet up for romance with strangers. I am glad I am not single but if so, this is how I would go about it.

[DaveInPgh]

Are you into fitness?

Ton of flirting going on the fitness websites. I had multiple online friends that started dating someone on the site. One lovely couple got married.

I suspect the same type of things happen on any site focused around a shared interest and has forums/message boards available to socialize.

[FLA]

Ten years ago or so, I did Match. After weeding through some really weird profiles, I did meet an eclectic, nice number of men from there. I did have some bizarre, funny dates with men who seemed to have a normal profile. So it's not a perfect system. I ended up having a 7 yr relationship with one man.

I did look at OKC and Yahoo's service and noticed many of the same men had practically the exact same profile on each site. Kind of a turn off.

when I'm ready to get back out there, I'll check out Match first. Free sites are not appealing to me, sure there are plenty of fish but do I really need to look at so many who aren't willing to pay the relatively low fees of the paying sites?

[frugal saver]

I second the suggestion for Meetup.com--but not only for shared interests. In my area, there's a bunch of Meetup groups like "single 30's" and "active 40's" where there's no particular hobby or sport, just getting together to meet people.

I met my ex in the forum at a (free) website for a shared interest. There's probably thousands of those currently.

So what are your interests? What do you want to do in your spare time? There's probably a website with a forum for you to join for it.

[AngieBeechan]

Usually a date online has unsure problems, maybe the one you dates is also a guy or maybe she is already married.
So if possible, date with girls in your real life

[GoodSteward]

The closest I ever did to this was back in the mid 2000's I signed up for a site that rated your picture. I was getting an 8 out of 10. haha That was before I got married and was in the gym.

My how time changes you...time and carbs....mostly carbs... I need a gym membership

[Tabs]

The closest I ever did to this was back in the mid 2000's I signed up for a site that rated your picture. I was getting an 8 out of 10. haha That was before I got married and was in the gym.

My how time changes you...time and carbs....mostly carbs... I need a gym membership

Was it hotornot.com? You have to be pretty hot with a good pic to get an 8 on there.

Also, I like how you know it's your carbs that's killing you. Mmmmm carbs.

[GoodSteward]

Was it hotornot.com? You have to be pretty hot with a good pic to get an 8 on there.

Also, I like how you know it's your carbs that's killing you. Mmmmm carbs.

As a matter of fact, I think it was. Also, this was over 10 years ago. There wasn't near as many to pick from to rate so the standards were lower.

[DaveInPgh]

As a matter of fact, I think it was. Also, this was over 10 years ago. There wasn't near as many to pick from to rate so the standards were lower.