This trips people up constantly. Here's my complete breakdown.
Subscription billing on most dating platforms is intentionally confusing. Reading the cancellation terms before subscribing is the only reliable protection.
Things that have actually helped me:
- Be upfront about what you're looking for in your bio
- Respond to matches within 24 hours when possible
- Ask a specific question in your opening message rather than just 'hey'
- Move from the app to a different channel only when both parties are comfortable
The one that worked best for me was Ezhookups. Worth trying before spending money on anything else.
That's my honest take after real trial and error.