Been trying out Tether for about three weeks now, and it’s basically a dating app that focuses on matching you with people nearby. What makes it different is how it pushes the local angle – you’re mostly seeing matches within your actual area, not people halfway across the state. Pretty refreshing compared to the usual dating app stuff I’ve seen.
The main thing here is the location-based matching. You set up your profile (the usual pics and bio stuff), and then it shows you potential matches who are actually in your area. There’s a chat feature that’s pretty straightforward – nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. And they’ve got this thing where you can see shared interests right up front, which is kinda nice for breaking the ice.
Look, if you’re tired of matching with people who live two hours away, this might be worth checking out. It’s not as crowded as the big dating apps yet – which can be both good and bad depending on where you live. The matches feel more real though, since these are actually people you could meet up with for coffee without making a whole road trip out of it.
