The world of online dating is nothing short of a messy quagmire. While conventional dating apps are a landmine of hookups and fake profiles, matrimonial websites are a hunting ground for parents who go by their own criteria of ‘the perfect partner’. If you are really lucky, you might find someone with the potential of being the perfect person for you. Sounds bleak, right? But all is not lost.

In the already saturated world of online dating, there is now an app that focuses more on building real relationships rather than swiping everywhere. It comes without the mess and preconceived notions that are attached to matrimonial apps and other dating apps. This app, called andwemet, is one of the most promising entrants in the world of online dating and is meant for urban Indians above the age of 25. andwemet is dedicated to people who are ready for a committed relationship — be it a marriage, a live-in relationship, or a long-term companionship.

What sets andwemet apart?

In the Indian marriage mart, matrimonial apps are made for parents and not actually people who want to get married. Parents choose a bride or a groom of their choice rather than their children’s choice, because ‘parents know best’. Dating apps, on the other hand, are stuck in the loop of swiping left and right based on appearances. Despite the innumerable dating and matrimonial apps, the Indian dating scene has not seen much progress in recent years.

However, andwemet is all set to upgrade the Indian matchmaking ecosystem with meticulous sign-up and verification processes. About the app, founder Shalini Singh says, “andwemet aims to shatter the preconceived notions of matchmaking. It was made with the aim of making meaningful long-term relationships. And I don’t mean just marriage. I mean a long-term committed relationship with or without marriage that suits the lives of each individual. Unlike other dating apps where you make a choice based on appearances, at andwemet, we build an in-depth profile of each individual.”

An extensive vetting process

In most online dating apps, the sign-up process takes under five minutes. Add a photo, check a couple of boxes, and you are all set. andwemet will have you spend longer on building your profile. This is to ensure that only people who are genuinely interested in meaningful relationships are the only ones on the app.

In most cases, you meet someone and it takes a few months or maybe even a year to get to more serious topics like your partner’s views on children or finances, etc. andwemet ensures that you know your match even before you meet them. Their diligent onboarding process gives a detailed description of your potential match’s personality and asks very specific questions. This will include their views on romance and intimacy, their financial priorities, deal-breakers, and much more. Singh shared that the sign-up process on andwemet includes sections like the Conversation Starter, Personal Insights and Qualities I have and seek in a partner. All super practical and stuff we’d want to know before going on a date anyway, right?

Building trust in Indian matchmaking

Founder Shalini Singh has designed andwemet to be a safe space to find love and companionship. The app not only maintains strong privacy protocols, but you also need to add your identification to successfully sign up. This is to avoid any possible chances of catfishing or other fraud on the app. Singh added, “To eliminate any sort of fake profiles, we will have KYC verification. If someone is looking for something quick and easy, they won’t bother to go through the extensive and lengthy onboarding process. We make sure that the people on andwemet will be people committed to finding a meaningful relationship.”

Built for 25 and above

andwemet is targeted especially at urban Indians within and outside the country who are 25 years old or above. Shalini explains, “By the time people are 21-22, they are fresh out of college trying to establish their careers. They seriously start looking for a relationship once they are over 25 because by then, they figure out how to grow professionally. So, if and when you are ready to focus on building your long-term relationship, andwemet is here for you.”

So, if you are ready to find love with someone who understands your life views and whose goals align with yours, check out andwemet.com today.

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