When the dating siteeharmonylaunched nearly 20 years ago, it was the poster child of online dating.

Yet in the modern world of dating apps, it’s been forced to adapt.

In many ways, eharmony stands as the antithesis ofTinder.

Kathleen Wong

I download eHarmony to get to the bottom of whether eHarmony is wroth it.

It says the platform’s demographic is 51% men and 49% women.

Importantly, it’s safe to say only the paid membership is worth havingthe free version pales in comparison.

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Questions include things like “Is it important that your belongings are organized properly?”

and looking at two images and picking which one you liked better.

(Yes, it felt like a Rorschach Inkblot Test.)

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), sports, travel preferences, and more.

I could see how knowing some of those aspects would make me more or less interested in someone.

And if you pay, you could also see people whose profiles you visited and vice versa.

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To actually see your match’s photos and send messages, you have to pay for a premium membership.

Otherwise, the photos will be blurred, and you’ll have very limited messaging capabilities.

In other words, there’s honestly not much you might do without paying.

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How much does eharmony cost?

The longer you commit to the dating service, the cheaper per month it is.

However, mindbodygreen readers can save 20% on any membership with codeMBG20.

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Just uninstalling the app doesn’t mean your membership is canceled.

Is eharmony worth it?

That said, the cost will not be worth it for many people.

Is eharmony good for serious relationships?

“I met my wife on there.

The algorithms I feel do a decent enough job at finding core compatibly,“one Reddit user says.

Is eharmony good for seniors?

Before diving headfirst into online dating, take a moment to consider your intentions.

Do you want a serious relationship?

If so, youre in the right place with eharmony.

Keep your intentions top of mind as you begin setting up your profile and evaluating potential matches.

Share the things that make you you, and give clear openings for people to start a conversation.

That said, dont spend weeks chatting before ever meeting in person.

Plan a date sooner rather than later, so you might start building that face-to-face connection.

Take breaks:Its normal to feel burnt out and exhausted by dating, especially if youre an introvert.

When you start to feel overwhelmed, take a break.

FAQ

Does anyone use eharmony anymore?

What age group is eharmony for?

Although eharmony has been around for two decades, its used today by people ofallages.

In fact, over half of eharmony users are Gen Z or Millennials.

Why do so many eharmony profiles have no pictures?

Some people are nervous to share their photos for privacy reasons until they know theyre comfortable with a match.

before meeting up in person.

How does harmony work without paying?

In short, not very well.

It was interesting to see how certain qualities match or mismatch with others.