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Is a dating service near me more effective than a phone app?

Started 26 Jun 2026 Last reply 10 Jul 2026 Local & City Dating 7 replies Free Dating & Appsdiscussion
#1 OP

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Everything I read about is a dating service near me more effective than a phone app assumes a situation that is not mine.

#2

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#3

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#4

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#5

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#6

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#7

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#8

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