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January 24, 2020 by Frankie Moretti Leave a Comment

Dominican Cupid Review

I’ve spent a lot of time in the Dominican Republic. Having friends that live in Casa de Campo in La Romana, I’ve grown to really love the place. That said, I decided to check out a dating site dedicated to connecting others with Dominicans. The site is called Dominican Cupid and it’s definitely one that you need to know about if you’re into this ethnicity. Here’s a rundown of everything that I learned about the network and why it might be the one for you.

dominican cupid

My Review of Dominican Cupid

While some people are content to enter the local hookup pool in their backyard, there are others who’d prefer to look a little further abroad. This can be for any number of reasons, ranging from just wanting to spice up their love lives, to wanting to meet someone with similar cultural values.

Today, I’m going to be sharing what I know about DominicanCupid.com, a dating site dedicated to helping women from countries in the Dominican Republic meet men abroad. The website boasts over 400,000 members globally, which for such a specialized site is no small accomplishment. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s find out if Dominican Cupid has the romance you’re looking for!

Design & First Looks

When you first drop into Dominican Cupid, you’ll enjoy a clean, streamlined design. The site keeps things modern with a simple blue & white layout, with navigation links being obvious & easy to find.

These links all seem to work as intended, with no unwanted redirects occurring. There is quite a bit of advertising on the site, but that gets cleared up if you sign up for a membership.

Signup Process

Getting signed up on the site is quick & painless, requiring just a few minutes of time. You’ll enter info like your name, age, & location along with some contact info and a chosen password.

Following in the footsteps of popular dating apps like Tinder, Dominican Cupid also offers the ability to sync up with your Facebook page, making signup even easier.

My one beef with the site’s signup process is that it doesn’t seem to offer much in the way of identity verification, which tends to lead to a higher number of fake profiles. More on that later.

Profile Creation

If you’re looking at a paying member on Dominican Cupid, you’ll see a “verified badge” on their profile. While I’m certainly not judging those users who choose to keep a free profile, it’s often true that paying members tend to be a little more serious with their intentions.

Reaching Out

Something I felt important to point out is that, just like most other international dating sites out there, Dominican Cupid has its share of so-called “gold diggers.”

But that shouldn’t stop you from checking this site out. Even considering these sorts of people, there seems to be an abundance of real women looking for men living outside of the Dominican Republic. Don’t tap out.

Something I did appreciate was that users have the option to block other members if they’re not enjoying the interactions being had. This option can be found on any member profile, on the left-hand side, and gives users direct control over who’s interacting with them.

Who’s Online?

Taking a look at the numbers, it seems like a lot of the users on Dominican Cupid are based in either the United States, Germany, or the Dominican Republic. Most of these people tend to be native to their own countries. However, there’s a small percentage of people who are ex-pats & are looking to date someone from their country of birth, as well.

Female profiles on Dominican Cupid tend to fall between the ages of 25 to 35 (sometimes a little older), while men skew a bit older, landing between 35 to 50. What this makes me assume is that a decent amount of users here are younger women looking for older men. While not necessarily an issue, it seems like a fact worth pointing out.

dominicancupid.com profiles

Spam Profiles

There also seems to be a fair number of fake profiles on Dominican Cupid, but again, this is an issue shared by many other dating sites and shouldn’t make you shy away from giving this one its fair shake. The fakers are usually short on photos, and any pictures they do have tend to be sexually provocative. Read the bios, keep your eyes peeled, and you should be just fine.

Messaging

Here’s where the fine print comes into play, specifically with messaging. At first glance, it looks as if messaging paying members on Dominican Cupid is free. However, they never come out and say that messages are free, only that the ability to “contact” members is.

The truth is that unless you’ve got a gold or platinum membership, your only option for interacting with other users is by sending “hearts,” which is like a flirt or a poke. This isn’t a deal-breaker, but I can’t help but wish that they’d have been a bit more straightforward about what free users are capable of.

Pricing

If you’re just looking to start a profile, take a look at the possible partners you’re matching with, or reach out to paying members of the site, you can do this without spending a dime. However, the site offers two tiers of membership that open up some pretty important site options.

If you decide to go for Gold, you’ll get:

– Communication with all members, paying or not
– Live messenger chat
– Elimination of ads & spam
– Anonymous browsing

In addition to Gold, you can also go the extra mile & get a Platinum membership. The includes everything found under Gold, along with:

– Better profile search rankings
– Additional search functions
– Use of DC’s custom matching algorithms
– Free bi-lingual message translations

New users can choose from 1, 3, or 12 months of service depending on what they’re looking to get into. One month of Gold is $29.98, while 12 months of Platinum is $149.99, with discounts for larger plans.

These membership plans are billed as one lump sum, so be prepared to pay a high price for access if you decide to take the plunge.

Special Features

While not the most unique feature out there, Dominicancupid.com offers several chatrooms on their site. These are a great way to casually mingle with potential mates, especially considering the long-distance nature of things.

If you’re a paying member, the website offers its own translation service that they claim can allow “instantaneous translation” during live chats. With a lot of people on the site coming from completely different cultures & backgrounds, this is honestly a game-changer.

My Final Thoughts

While certainly not for everyone, Dominican Cupid offers a legitimate opportunity to find love outside of your home country. With multiple chat options and pricing that falls well within the realm of reasonable, there’s a lot of decent content here for users to explore.

In the future, I think the site would be wise to allow both men & women from the D.R. to participate, as it would almost immediately expand their userbase. Along with this, they could stand to update their security features.

At the end of the day, Dominicancupid.com provides a solid chance for finding international love. It’s definitely worth a shot if you’re looking for something more serious than a traditional hookup. However, if you’re like me and you are not looking to settle down, then this might not be the one. If you’re willing to travel a bit further south, then I might suggest checking out Costa Rica, specifically Jaco Beach for a weekend getaway. Plan a bachelor party or something there and kill two birds with one stone. Thank me later.

January 23, 2020 by Frankie Moretti Leave a Comment

Events and Adventures Social Dating Review

Trying to find single folks who are looking for a new romantic flame is a fairly easy task. Just about every age & demographic contains folks that are fresh out of a breakup and ready to enter the dating pool. And, if you live in a major city or a college town, the dating pool becomes even larger.

But, for some people, it’s not enough to be single & attractive. You’ve also got to want adventure, crave spontaneity, and have a thirst for trying new things. Now clearly, this isn’t the type of person that’s going to be found on just another dating website. Sure, plenty of dating sites ask for personal details, but how many of these sites go as far as setting up dates & events?

That’s why today, I’m sharing what I learned while checking out Events & Adventures, a site that’s more likely to find you a kayaking partner than a second for dinner & a movie.

My Review of Events and Adventures Network

So…can you add some excitement to your life with Events & Adventures? Let’s find out!

First Glances

Events & Adventures’ website is fairly well designed, with a white & cream backdrop and easy to spot top links. Due to the nature of the organization, there isn’t a ton of detailed information on the site, just event calendars and options for sign up.

However, one thing I did enjoy checking out was the site’s blog, which most recently had current members talking about a recent international trip they took with Events & Adventures.

Blogs are a fantastic way to promote products like this, as firsthand experiences are almost universally preferred.

Cost Involved

So the costs associated with Events & Adventures are quite a bit different than your more traditional dating company. This is primarily due to the fact that the organization has physical offices or “clubs” in 11 different U.S. cities, all of which charge different rates for memberships. Usually, new patrons can expect to pay somewhere around $100 to $200 a month.

Something else to keep in mind is that these costs aren’t necessarily going to cover anything besides club access. So the events that you opt into with a potential partner will have additional fees associated with them, sometimes as much as another $200.

Getting Signed Up

In another departure from the typical dating sites, Events & Adventures also has an age limit: Twenty-one. While this may turn off some folks, the idea here is that a lot of the activities you’ll be signed up for have age requirements as well, so this way you can avoid any awkward situations.

Another interesting component of Events & Adventures is they do away with the standard sign up process. Instead, all you’re required to enter initially is your age & marital status. Once you’ve passed this step, you’ll then be contacted by an Events & Adventures representative to set up an in-person interview.

If everything goes as expected and you’re accepted, you’ll be expected to sign an NDA, along with an admission contract. You’ll also be asked to pre-pay for your membership in advance, which can be for both 1- and 2-year terms.

Experiences

The experiences offered up by Events & Experiences vary widely, so a lot of folks should have an easy time finding something exciting. If you’re more of an extreme sports junkie, they offer events like skiing, rock climbing, and paintball among their choices. For those living a tad less dangerously. There’s also plenty of interesting things to engage in, like cooking classes and Broadway shows.

Something that impressed us was the diversity offered here. Jazz brunches, wine tastings, whitewater rafting…just about everyone has a shot at having some fun here. You’re also not limited to a number of experiences you’re allowed to enjoy here. So, if it’s a particularly slow week or month you can really expand your wheelhouse.

International Options

Events & Adventures doesn’t just offer local experiences, they also provide the ability to go on longer international journeys. Usually, these experiences will be between 1 and 2 weeks and involve members spanning from all of the 11 cities inhabited by the club.

These trips are generally all-inclusive, meaning that costs include airfare, tours, and overnight stays. In the past year, they’ve gone to China, India, Peru, and the Florida Keys, just to name a few!

What If I Want Out?

Events & Adventures has a strict cancellation policy, which undoubtedly exists because of how expensive membership is. It’s likely more than one person has experienced buyer’s remorse.

At any rate, you’ll have just 24 hours from the time & date of payment to fully cancel your membership. If you miss this date, you’ve technically got an additional three days to cancel. Albeit…with a $400 processing fee to do so.

Frankly, it’s wise to do your homework with a site such as this. Do so in order to avoid situations where you lose your money. If you’re interested in getting the full breakdown for these policies, I recommend checking the fine print out on Events & Adventures’ website.

A Word To The Wise

While this doesn’t seem to be a major issue for them anymore, Events & Adventures was actually involved in a class-action lawsuit a few years back. It turned out that many potential users were being videotaped during the interview process without their consent.

While they seem to have done away with these practices nowadays, they were ordered to pay roughly 1 million dollars in damages. Definitely something to keep in mind.

The Bottom Line: Events & Adventures For All? No…

Look, Events & Adventures isn’t for everyone. Frankly, the cost of joining is a lot more than most people are willing to drop. Especially on date opportunities (even if they do involve skydiving). Dropping a couple of hundred dollars just to find another person who likes horseback riding? Certainly not an average expense.

But, if you’ve got the money for it & you’re new one of Events & Adventures 11 different cities, it might be the perfect way to make some new friends. And if you’re active enough, it stands to reason that you may even find a fellow adventurer to spend your life with!

So, for those that aren’t convinced about this network, you should head to the homepage and read this article over again.

January 17, 2020 by Frankie Moretti Leave a Comment

Jwed Review: Jewish Marriage Matchmaking

While I’m not into dating Jewish girls (at least not enough to only look for them) there are some people that yearn for perfect Jewish girls. Some of those people choose to go to Jdate.com and others choose to use Jwed. Well, those looking to marry Jewish girls. Given that so many people have this burning desire to meet girls of this religion, I had to write this review to share all that I know.

JWed.com

My Review of JWed.com

For those of you who hold deep religious convictions, it can be quite the challenge attempting to re-enter the dating world. Without some sort of framework, finding someone who’s “on the same page” regarding your beliefs can be a pretty major hurdle for the single-and-looking crowd. It’s always frustrating to have a good conversation or two with a potential partner, only to find out that their religious attitudes are wholly different from your own.

While not every religion has a website or websites dedicated to finding a match, the Jewish faith actually has quite a few. Today, the focus is on Jwed, a website designed with marriage in mind. So, is Jwed cause for a cheer of “mazel tov”? Read on to find out!

Design & First Looks

Once you’re entered JWed into your browser, you’ll be greeted by a clean-looking splash page adorned in shades of blue & white. The site’s language makes it immediately clear that casual Jewish daters should try another site, as JWed is specifically for the marriage-minded.

As you scroll down, the site also lets you know that any & all profiles are screened for quality & reputability. Keep in mind that screening isn’t the same thing as a background check, so if you’re ever curious about a fellow user, it’s always better to do some digging yourself.

While not the fanciest site out there, JWed’s design screams thoughtfulness & quality. You’ll be wonderfully free of spam, pop-ups, & borderline pornographic images (like you deal with here) while you use this site, which is frankly a great way to weed out the more casual users.

Signing Up For JWed

Once you’ve settled in and decided to give JWed a real try, you’ll be in for a lengthy process. This is primarily due to JWed’s dedication to keeping their user base Jewish & serious about dating. You’ll be answering quite a lot regarding your faith, along with some personal details like your phone number & name.

Once you’ve gotten your info entered, you’ll be redirected to the site’s home page. This approach is a bit faster than email verification and helps you keep certain contact details private.

JWed members

Profile Creation

Once you’ve finished the tiresome registration process, you’ll then have to fill out the rest of your profile. This is where you’ll be entering typical things like profile images and short essay questions about your day-to-day life.

While you may not be terribly keen on filling out another batch of questions so soon after signing up, it’s pretty vital that you finish. The more details about yourself that you’ve got displayed, the more matches you’re bound to get.

Reaching Out

Looking at other member profiles is pretty simple, thanks to JWed’s search function. Users are by default given automatic matches based on location & profile information.

But, if these automatic matchups aren’t quite doing it for you, you’re also able to put together customized member searches based on any number of your particular wants. This includes member location, type of photos they’ve uploaded, specifics regarding beliefs, and a lot of other choices.

Something important to keep in mind regarding location-based searches on JWed is that the site’s user base isn’t the largest. This means that if you’re only looking for folks in your own small town, you may miss out on a lot of potential dates that are just a city or two away. Made sure to cast a wide net, and use multiple cities around your area.

Messaging

JWed is pretty limited when it comes to communication, with users being able to send either email or instant messages, provided they’ve paid for a membership. While certainly a stripped-down approach that lacks options like video chat & “flirts”, it likely suits a marriage-based site like JWed.

In the future, however, I’d definitely like to see JWed add voice & video chat, as it’s a great way to foster intimacy in the beginning stages of a relationship.

Specialties

JWed has a few notable features, the first of which is “My Travel Plans.” If you choose this option, you’ll be able to keep potential matches up-to-date on where you’re traveling & what you’re up to.

Members will be able to check your progress, along with any updates & photos that you might share. At the end of the day, this promises that even the busiest jetsetters out there will have a shot at setting up a date or two and taking a chance on love.

Another of these features is “Profile Highlight”, which can put you ahead of the competition by making your profile quite a bit more visible. This means that you’ll be constantly at the top of the list for new members in your area. Keep in mind that this is a bonus feature & requires some spare change to get up & running. Speaking of costs…

Pricing

If you’re looking to go all-in on JWed, you can choose from 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month periods. Regardless of which payment option you choose, you’ll have to pay the full amount in one lump sum. This isn’t always an easy pill to swallow, as some folks would prefer to use an unfamiliar website for a while before dropping $100 or more into a membership.

JWed also offers tiers like “Standard” & “Plus,” but there’s not too much literature on these options. From what I could tell, it seems like certain special features are only offered to Premium members. For full information, make sure you check out JWed’s fine print.

Without any of these options, users will be pretty severely limited as to what they can do JWed. In fact, at the free level, all members can do is browse profiles and accept emails. Sending emails if off-limits, so if you’re looking to keep it cheap, you’re going to have to cross your fingers & hope for the best.

Our Thoughts

For Jewish folks who’ve decided that it’s time to settle down and find a long-term partner, JWed is a great resource. JWed certainly doesn’t boast the largest userbase on the Web, but there’s still a healthy number of Jewish singles on JWed who are looking for that perfect someone. I’d recommend giving it a try.

January 16, 2020 by Frankie Moretti Leave a Comment

AVMatch Review: The Second Life Dating Platform

I’ve covered some really weird dating sites over the years (this list for example) and I couldn’t leave this one out for all you techies out there. This network is called AVMatch.com and it’s a dating network for video game fanatics. This review covers the good, bad and everything in between that you need to know.

AVMatch

My Review of AVMatch

If you’re someone who loves gaming online, you may lead a bit less of a “traditional” life than some singles do. Due to this, some of you would likely enjoy having access to a dating website that caters a bit more to online culture & “gaming life” if you know what I mean. I should mention that I’ve covered lots of games and apps on this page too.

Luckily, there’s a company that’s already seen the writing on the wall & has been working for years to offer exactly what single, online gamers have been looking for. AVMatch is a dating site that’s used almost exclusively through the popular social media game Second Life. It uses in-game currency & digital game interfaces to make finding a date while playing super easy.

Not every online game provides opportunities to make new friends, meet romantic interests, and even find a long-term partner, which makes AVMatch somewhat unique. Let’s see if it holds up under scrutiny.

Design

Taking your first looks at AVMatch, you probably won’t be wowed by flashy animations or sleek, modern designs a la OkCupid or Facebook, which is likely on purpose. Most of the practical usage done on AVMatch is done within Second Life, so it would’ve been a bit pointless for the designers to spend a ton of time on layout.

But, while AVMatch lacks visual flair, it makes up for it by being well-organized & easy to use. Sure, flashy websites can be entertaining to use, but intuitive user interfaces and uncluttered page views will frankly never go out of style.

second life maps

Registering As A User

Looking at the registration process, it’s easy to see why so many people are opting to use AVMatch. Getting started is dead simple, as long as you’re already on Second Life. You’ll be required to put in some basic info like your email address, date of birth, location, and other typical dating details. Make sure you go through the verification steps for your Second Life account in-game, or you won’t have a lot of luck getting these accounts connected.

For those of you who are new to both AVMatch AND Second Life, it’s still not very difficult to get going. Second Life has a streamlined process for signup as well, and you’ll need the game credentials to use AVMatch.

Profile Setup

Once you’re up & running, you’ll be prompted to fill out two sets of details, one set about personal tastes, and another regarding your details in real life. Choosing a username, putting up a brief bio, and adjusting personal settings can all be done at this point. Real-life details are completely optional, but you’ll need to at least finish your bio to move forward.

Something to point out here is your “profile” name, which is wholly different from your AVMatch login information, and exists more like an attention-grabbing headline for your dating profile. It operates a lot like hashtags, in that you’ll be asked to use descriptors found in the AVMatch.com system. It should take you just a few tries to find some terms that pop and make you stand out as a dating candidate.

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Complete Matches

There are a couple of different ways to check out users’ dating profiles, all of which are done through the AVMatch search function. You can choose to sort users by relevance, how long they’ve been on the site, the last time that they were last active, or any number of other choices.

Heads up, some folks have complained about the “relevance” option, saying that it’s far too ambiguous to be of any use. But seeing that you’ve got plenty to choose from regarding the searches, this really shouldn’t be of much concern to new users.

If you find profiles during your searches that you’d like to check out again in the future, you can add them to your favorites page & check them out whenever you’d like.

Reaching Out To People

Communication with potential dates is about as basic as it gets on AVMatch. Using the Second Life platform, you can choose to have a live chat, send a direct message, or “pass a note” which is a lot like a “poke” or a “flirt”. While not the most innovative, these options are certainly enough to get your point across or start a conversation.

Special Features

Unfortunately, there’s not a lot regarding special features offered here. AVMatch is a pretty straightforward dating site, which means that you’re getting the chance to meet a potential mate, nothing more, nothing less. The one bit of specialty they do offer is the ability to let users know you’re willing to take things off of the web and into real life.

Keep in mind that if you are looking to take things off of the Internet, you’ll have to fill out the real-life sections of your user profile as mentioned above.

The Cost

Payment for AVMatch is done via the Second Life payment system, which converts real money to “L” or Linden dollars. They use a token-based system, so the more tokens you have, the more actions you can take, like sending emails or chatting.

If you’d like, you can also opt into AVMatch’s premium unlimited service, which does away with the tokens and instead just lets you pay an upfront monthly cost. Regardless of which you’d prefer to use, you’ll have to use the in-game kiosks to do so.

Something else to keep in mind here is that Second Life dollars function a lot like more modern digital currencies. You’ll have to check out the current exchange rates to know exactly what you’ll be paying in either USD or L.

Conclusion: AV Match Second Life Hookups Are Cool

While not the most visually impressive or groundbreaking dating site available today, AVMatch does a solid job of providing a dating option to Second Life users. They’ve made a great effort to make their services work seamlessly with the Second Life platform, which is why they’re still going strong today. Interestingly, they’ve gone with in-game currency as your sole means of paying for a membership, which really is our only real gripe.

At the end of the day, AVMatch is definitely worth checking out, especially if you’ve never done anything on Second Life before. It’s also a heck of a lot safer and cheaper then visiting one the of clubs on However if you’re not into gaming and that type of lifestyle, then you’re going to want to head on over to one of my other recommended sites.

December 31, 2019 by Frankie Moretti Leave a Comment

Tagged Review: +100 Million Social Dating?

I normally don’t do quick reviews of social media sites but I wanted to cover one that I recently came across. There’s a site called Tagged.com which seems to be a social networking app built to help you meet new people. When I saw the site advertising that they’ve got 100,000,000 people using the network, I had to take a closer look. I mean, 100 million people? Come on! That’s just absolutely insane. At any rate, I needed to share what I know about this network and whether or not it’s going to help you hookup. If you’re reading this thinking that it’s going to be the best of the best, then you’re 100% WRONG. However, you should do yourself a favor and read my review to learn more about it.

My Tagged.com Review

Again, you’re just going to get the straight no BS review of this social network today. Nothing fluffed up and over-exaggerated by any means. If you’ve been using Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram then you know how social media works. this one is no different. Here’s my quick and dirty rundown of the site and why you might choose to stay away (at the end of the day).

What Is Tagged?

Tagged is a popular social networking platform that was started back in the early 2000s. While originally intended to be a purely friendly platform, it’s grown over the years, amassing an incredible 120,000,000 users. Nowadays, it’s predominantly popular with the African-American community. So, what do we think?

Reg/Join Process

Registration on Tagged requires email verification, in addition to a photo upload and a few pieces of information. You’re allowed to connect your Facebook & Google accounts here, so finishing up and getting to the site itself is all in all an easy process.

Features

A cool feature offered on Tagged is their games, which can really serve as great icebreakers when first getting to know someone. These all have integrated chat functionality so that you can set up private games with members you’re interested in.

Design

As far as design, the desktop version looks a lot like Myspace. Yes, that Myspace, the one that lost popularity around 2005. You can tell that this is marketed to young folks based on the sheer number of profile customization options.

Customize things like including patterned backgrounds, custom mouse cursors, and the ability to post YouTube videos to your profile. This is pretty tacky at the end of the day and might deter a lot of more mature users.

Just like many popular hookup apps around now, Tagged has a Tinder-like swiping game that works pretty much in the same fashion. As you browse through profiles one by one, you select them as an interest or choose to pass on them. If both parties have expressed interest, your profiles will be matched up and you’ll be able to reach out to them for messaging or game chats.

Conclusion: Not Bad, Not For Me Though

While it’s definitely a bit more than just a dating site, Tagged does a pretty decent job of providing a fun way to find possible partners. If you’re bored with the standard date apps and are looking for a fun new take, maybe give Tagged a shot.

However, this site is not for me. I’d rather use others that I know work like a charm versus chancing it here and likely striking out. My on-base percentage is WAY better here: Fling.com World’s Best Personals!