I’ve been using LaDate for about a year and a half now, so I feel like I’ve seen the platform from all angles: the ups, the downs and everything in between. When I first joined, I was just looking for someone to talk to. I live in a quieter part of the Midwest, and real connection gets harder the older you get. I wasn’t expecting much. Just maybe a friendly conversation here and there. What I found was better than expected. The interface is simple even for a guy like me who’s not the most tech savvy. You log in, check messages, and write back when you’re ready. It’s not overloaded with flashy distractions. Over time, I learned to be more selective with how I spend my credits, and honestly, that’s made a big difference. You start recognizing the folks who are really there to talk, not just pass time. There’ve been a couple of conversations that truly stood out - one especially. A woman I met early on is still in touch with me. We don’t message every single day, but when we do, it’s meaningful. We’ve talked about our families, what we’ve been through, even shared a few laughs about the strange world of online dating. Is Ladate perfect? No. Like any platform, you’ll run into profiles that feel a little too polished or conversations that fizzle out. But when you stick around and take your time, you find people who feel like pen pals, or something even more. And one thing I will say: support has been helpful. I had a couple of technical questions along the way, and they got back to me quickly with clear answers. It’s not something you expect from a dating site, but I appreciated it. All in all, 1.5 years in, I can say this: Ladate didn’t change my life overnight. But it gave me a space to connect, to be heard, and to write things I haven’t said out loud in years. Thank you!!!