"We curate the site by verifying profiles, automatically removing inactive members, and proactively removing users we suspect are not serious." 3.
Rather than having to wade through countless profiles, Elite Singles uses its matchmaking process to narrow your dating pool to people you will actually be compatible with on a meaningful level.Įlite Singles also regularly monitors its user's profiles. Powered by one of Europe's "leading online matchmaking providers", Elite Singles is designed for Aussies looking for a "long-term commitment". Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban found love later in life. "We cross reference 600 points on your face to check you're the same person in the photo and it roughly guesses your age." © Provided by Bauer Media Pty Ltd You can't get any further if you can't take a selfie," Charly, founder of Lumen, told Now To Love. "When you sign up, the app asks you to take a selfie. Lumen's 50+ age limit, limits those looking for 30 year olds. As one dating app user complained: "Men want a woman 10 years younger, so I'm only getting messages from people who look like my kids' grandfather". Their initial message or "icebreaker" as they call it requires users to send more than 50 characters, avoiding the basic "hi" and "hey".Īnother major issue for those over 50 are men commonly wanting to date younger. Catering for those over 50, the app set out to be more than your usual "seniors dating app".įirst impressions are key and Lumen knows this. LumenĪfter success in the UK Lumen launched in Australia last year. Navigating the online dating scene can be daunting, but given these tumultuous times, now is a great opportunity to test out which app (or multiple apps) are right for you.Īfter all, there are very few ways to meet someone new in isolation.Īccording to ABC's Australia Talks National Survey, over 35 per cent of singles met their partners online as of 2019. Whether you've been dating all your life or you're newly back on the scene, there's no denying things have drastically changed in recent years. The best dating apps and sites for men and women over the age of 50 looking to find love, including Lumen, Hinge and RSVP.