Let me introduce you to the two principles that lead to Approachly:
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You are not meant to be judged as six photos, a height, and a few prompts.
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People connect better in person because there is more signal: eye contact, tone, timing, posture, humor, warmth, and chemistry. A short real conversation can tell you more than a week of matching and messaging.
How many times will you donwload the apps, see the same people you've seen before, get degraded by who the algorithm shows you, and let out a sigh while wondering if you'll ever find a partner.
You're not crazy. Millions of people have shared this same experience.
The good news is, there's another way and you can control it entirely. It entails getting out in the real world, starting conversations with people you think are attractive, and presenting yourself in your whole form. The way humans have matched for thousands of years... sound familiar?
I'm being sarcastic to drive a point home but I do hope it stings a bit. It stung for me too but the other side is a better place.
Quitting dating apps forever is not giving up on dating. It is choosing to stop outsourcing your confidence to a screen and start building a life where connection can actually happen.