So I tried Tinder a while back, but honestly, it was full of bots and barely any real results. I live in a tier-2 city, and to be fair, I was using random photos (not mine), so yeah, it's kind of obvious why it didn't work. Recently I checked out Hinge and used it for just 10-15 minutes, and I was surprised-real profiles, and way better results than Tinder. A bit about me: I'm a gym guy with a solid physique, love cooking, reading, and building my online business. I'd say l'm above average in looks, and overall, pretty confident and well-rounded. College ended a month ago, and now I'm back home-working on my business, hitting the gym, and cooking a lot. Most of my friends are back in their hometowns, so currently I don't have much offline social interaction, especially with women. I'm thinking of giving Hinge a real shot now, but l've got two concerns: 1. Privacy - I really don't want friends or family stumbling upon my profile. 2. Paid plan - Is the free version good enough, or is the paid plan worth it? Would love to hear your experience with Hinge-especially if you've been in a similar situation. Any tips or suggestions are appreciated!