How do you really feel about dating apps?

Manchester · 2026

Introduced

Some people meet online. Others get Introduced.

We're building something new in dating — and we want honest opinions before we build a single thing. No pitch. No sales. Just curiosity. Takes about 5 minutes.

Question 1 of 23

Section A

About You

How old are you?

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How do you identify?

Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say

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Where are you based?

Manchester city centre Greater Manchester (Salford, Trafford, Stockport etc.) Within an hour of Manchester Somewhere else

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What's your current relationship status?

Single and actively dating Single but not actively looking It's complicated In a relationship (happy to share thoughts anyway)

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Section B

Dating App Experience

Which dating apps have you used in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

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How would you describe your relationship with dating apps right now?

Actively using and finding them useful Using them but fairly jaded about it Taking a break — burnt out Deleted them — done with apps entirely Never really used them

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What's your biggest frustration with dating apps?

Pick your top two

Endless chatting that goes nowhere People not looking like their photos Ghosting It feels like a numbers game, not real connection The effort of managing multiple conversations Safety concerns — you don't really know who you're meeting Choosing where to go / organising the date I don't have major frustrations

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Section C

The Concept

We're building a dating app where there is no chat. Instead, a trusted friend picks your match, and your first conversation happens face to face at a pre-booked restaurant. How does that make you feel?

Genuinely excited — this is what I've been waiting for Intrigued — I'd want to know more before deciding Nervous but open to it I can see the appeal but it's not for me Not for me at all

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How comfortable would you be with a trusted friend choosing your match from a shortlist the app generates?

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Q10

During your date, the app switches into a "date mode" that gently discourages phone use — but your phone stays with you and you can override it anytime. Honest reaction?

Love it — a nudge is exactly right Fine with it — I'd probably ignore my phone anyway I'd find it a bit odd but I'd go along with it I don't like the idea of the app controlling my phone at all

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Q11

The date is pre-booked and pre-paid — no bill at the end, no awkward "who pays" moment. You choose what to eat from the menu when you arrive. How do you feel about that?

Love it — removes one of the most awkward parts of a first date Fine with it — practical and thoughtful I'd want to know the cost upfront before booking I'd prefer to split the bill myself on the night

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Q12

When it comes to where you'd want your date to be, which would you prefer?

A well-known restaurant chain — reliable, no surprises An independent restaurant — more interesting, better atmosphere No strong preference — as long as it's good quality

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Q13

What's the maximum you'd pay per date if everything was pre-arranged, pre-paid, and the venue was high quality?

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Section D

Safety

Q14

How important is knowing that every person on the app has verified their identity using a real photo ID before you'd feel comfortable going on a date with them?

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Q15

The app includes a live location-sharing feature during your date, so your matchmaker friend can see where you are in real time. How does that make you feel?

Really reassuring — I'd use it every time Good to have, even if I don't always use it Neutral — I'd probably share my location anyway I'd find it a bit much — too much oversight I wouldn't be comfortable with that

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Q16

About an hour into your date, your matchmaker friend receives a scheduled prompt to call and check in with you — a natural, pre-planned moment to step away if you need to. Does that appeal to you?

Yes — that's a really thoughtful touch Yes, but I'd want to be able to skip it if the date is going well I'm indifferent — I'd manage that myself No — I'd find that intrusive or awkward

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Q17

The app includes a safe journey home feature — your matchmaker is notified once you've marked yourself as safely home at the end of the date. Thoughts?

Love it — exactly the kind of thing that would make me trust the app Nice to have — a good safety net A bit over the top for me personally, but I can see why others would want it I wouldn't want that level of monitoring

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Q18

Taken together — the ID verification, live location sharing, check-in call, and safe journey home — how much do these safety features change your willingness to try the app?

Significantly — they're a big part of why I'd sign up Somewhat — they add reassurance but aren't the main draw Not much — I'd have tried it anyway They don't change my view — I still wouldn't try it

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Section E

Your Thoughts

Q19

What would make you trust an app like this enough to actually sign up?

Q20

What would put you off — or make you say no immediately?

Section F

Focus Group

Q21

We're running a small in-person focus group in Manchester over the next few weeks — about 8 people, informal conversation, roughly 90 minutes, and we'll feed you. Would you be interested?

Yes — happy to be contacted Maybe — depends on date and time No thanks

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Q22

If yes or maybe — leave your first name and email so we can be in touch.

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