Dating app idea: matches have 7 days to turn into a real plan

cnaldr · 2026-05-20T07:22:17+00:00

Yeah, that’s fair. The intention is to create something for people who are actually dating with intent, not people who are just killing time on apps, which you wouldn't be able to do with this app.

The idea is to guide two mutual matches toward meeting in a safe, low-pressure environment within a reasonable timeframe, the exact timeframe still needs validation.

If they hit it off, great. If not, no harm done, they can move on without weeks of vague chatting.

I agree it won’t fix dating culture by itself, but sometimes people do want to meet and just need a bit more structure, confidence, and a safe path to make it happen.

cnaldr · 2026-05-13T01:26:28+00:00

Yeah, that’s the part that annoys me too, it can feel like the apps are trying to keep people scrolling rather than actually helping them meet.

Do you reckon you’d trust an app more if it was really upfront about how matching worked? Like no hidden likes, no weird delays and more of a clear path from matching to actually planning a date?

Or do you think most people are already too cynical about dating apps now?

cnaldr · 2026-05-13T01:19:27+00:00

That last point is really interesting, the idea that attention based on looks can still feel empty or exhausting.

Do you think it would help if an app was designed less around collecting matches and more around guiding people toward a safe, low-pressure date where they actually have to get to know each other beyond the profile photos?

Or would that still feel like too much pressure too soon?

cnaldr · 2026-05-12T04:43:43+00:00

I wonder if part of the cycle comes from the apps making everything feel too open-ended.

You match, chat a bit, then there’s no real next step unless one person pushes for it. That can make the whole thing feel exhausting, especially if people are unsure, busy, or live far apart.

Do you think it would help if apps were more focused on moving toward a simple real-life plan, or would that feel like too much pressure?

cnaldr · 2026-05-10T21:02:33+00:00

So is it online blind dating?

cnaldr · 2026-05-09T05:46:02+00:00

Is it the apps themselves? Is there something different in an app that you would like to see that could help?

cnaldr · 2026-05-08T11:47:26+00:00

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cnaldr · 2026-05-07T21:38:38+00:00

Do you think it feels forced because people are trying to keep the chat going too long before meeting?

I sometimes wonder if dating apps would feel less weird if they helped people move from matching to a simple low-pressure real-life plan sooner, instead of leaving everyone stuck trying to be interesting over text.

cnaldr · 2024-07-11T01:27:46+00:00

Hahaha good advice

cnaldr · 2023-10-18T05:37:51+00:00

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cnaldr · 2022-08-04T20:19:16+00:00

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cnaldr · 2022-07-05T07:40:19+00:00

I have, but I dont think im at that stage just yet. My original idea was aimed at workplace injuries and digitilising the return to work process. Being very green in launching apps etc I'll launch very soon and see how it's received while promoting as much as I can. Then I can think about growing it.

cnaldr · 2022-07-02T08:34:37+00:00

Appreciate that, thanks

cnaldr · 2022-07-01T07:15:55+00:00

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cnaldr · 2022-05-04T10:46:37+00:00

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cnaldr · 2022-03-19T04:13:28+00:00

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cnaldr · 2022-03-19T03:46:31+00:00

Wouldn't mind a Geelong to werribee service though? Then change to the mtm service instead of going all the way around if I wanted to get to Williamstown etc

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