Tinder hacks that actually work to get more matches

Make sure your profile really showcases your interests, lifestyle, and personality, and that you make it very clear about what you're looking for. Some people avoid being upfront about what they want because they want to cast a really wide net of people, but then they get frustrated because they've attracted the wrong people. So be very explicit about why you're on Tinder (or other dating sites) and this will both filter out the people who aren't right for you as well as attract more people whose dating goals match yours.

You asked whether Tinder Gold was worth it. I'll say this: not only does it cost money you could be using on one of those few dates a year (which by the way, isn't nothing, even though I know it feels like it is), but the only matches I or my friends have gotten thru TG are people we already swiped left on, or bots. It's a no for me dawg.

Once you've set up your profile, I think you really should have minimal interaction on the app. Have a little bit of back and forth, a little bit of get to know you, and then just try and have something casual set up, whether it's coffee or drinks or even a walk just to meet in real life because finding a partner is essentially a numbers game. Just getting to the point where you can meet someone and see if there's potential there faster will increase your feedback loop and increase the likelihood of something more coming of it, which may get you more dates.