Dating : Is it appropriate to look for friends on dating websites?
Sometimes I come across cool profiles that would fit my ideal friend profile (I mostly hang out with the opposite sex). We like similar music, play the same instrument, do the same sports etc. But there’s something else that won’t make us promising partners as I know what I look for pretty well.
I’m an introvert and finding a cool friend is a big deal, so passing on profiles of potential « friendly » matches seems like a waste, especially in the lockdown with nothing happening in the country.
I’d love to be straightforward and say why I swiped right.
On the other hand, some people get offended by the mere idea of it and they tell me that I should not insult others by telling them I’m not going to date them in the first messages.
What do you guys think? Would you get offended if someone found you cool, but for friendship?
No, it’s not cool. People on dating websites are looking for dates. You’ll be wasting their time and emotional energy and it’s not cool.
If you want friends, there is meetup.com, Bumble BFF and few other options.
Dating apps shouldn’t be used to find friends. You’re wasting their time by swiping on them because most of them would have intentions that differ from yours. Have you tried bumble BFF?
Nah it’s a dating website. I’m not on there to make friends.
Are you the type of person to order a salad at McDonald’s? Because that’s what you are doing essentially.
There’s websites for friends, so dating would just cause false thoughts. Better to find websites that are appropriately honest in what you’re looking for.