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5 Reasons Why Joining Match Is Money Well Spent

Match is one of the best places to start if you're looking to date.

If you're single, listen up: Meeting that special someone is easier now than ever before. Of course, it might not feel that way when you're lost in a sea of free dating apps or hitting up the same old bar scene, but that's where Match comes in.

Match is the original dating app on the market and has led to more marriages than any other app. It’s perfect for people who want to find meaningful relationships that are made to last. Not all dating apps are created equal, and when it comes to finding love, here’s why joining Match is money well spent:


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#1 Swiping can be tiresome.

Swiping on those free apps is fine for finding a first date, but don't you want to meet someone worthy of a second, third and fourth date?

Match is the place for people looking for great dates that could turn into something more. In fact, more than 95 percent of its members are open to a relationship — with the right person. In other words, if you're looking for more than a fling, Match is the dating app you want to be on.

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#2 Your options are endless.

More than 25 thousand new people join Match every day. That means your dating pool of interesting, quality singles is constantly growing.

Browse a new list of “Daily Matches” sent to you each day, or create custom searches to help you streamline your search for the perfect partner. Once you find someone you’re interested in, send them a message to set up a date!


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#3 You’ll meet people offline, too!

That's right, in addition to all the singles you can meet through the app, Match Events bring cool people together to do fun stuff out on the town. With nearly 200 different events hosted each month, you’re bound to find a few that suit your interests.

There are active events (think: paddle boarding and rock climbing), cooking classes (what better way to meet a fellow foodie?), game nights (because there's nothing like some friendly competition to break the ice) and happy hours (enough said) that bring local singles together for a good time.


#4 Match has a proven track record.

Match has led to more marriages than any other site out there — and it's easy to see why! There are people with all sorts of backgrounds and interests on Match, but they all have one thing in common: they care enough about finding someone special that they're willing to invest in the search. Need more convincing? You can read stories from real couples who found love on Match here.


#5 You deserve to invest in your love life.

The best things in life might be free, but the best dating apps aren't. Match’s reasonable subscription fee acts as a barrier for keeping the players, half-baked daters and serial romancers at bay. What's left are quality singles who are serious about finding a real relationship. If that is who you want to be dating, it’s money well spent by putting yourself in the same category as those people.


Ready to get started on Match? Here’s how it works:

  • Once you sign up for a Match subscription, you’ll create a profile that perfectly showcases your personality, values and what you’re looking for in a relationship.
  • Each day you’ll be sent a “Daily Matches” list based on your profile info and relationship preferences. Custom searches allow you to narrow or expand your search for singles near you.
  • When you find someone you want to date, send them a direct message to set it up!
  • Choose from three different membership packages: one month, three months or six months.

More Things To Love About Match:

  • Once you join Match, you can cancel your subscription at any time.
  • Member profiles and photos are screened by the Customer Care team at Match before they're posted. This protects against fake user profiles and offensive content.
  • Your privacy is protected. All communication between Match members happens through an anonymous email network. Names and contact information are kept confidential until you decide to share your info.

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This post is sponsored and contributed by Match, a Patch Brand Partner.