The LoveJoy Journal
Notes on dating better.
Reflections, research, and dispatches from the team building LoveJoy.

LoveJoy App · 10 min read
LoveJoy vs Tinder, Hinge & Bumble: Real Matches, No Fake Profiles
Tired of bots and dead-end matches? See how LoveJoy beats Tinder, Hinge and Bumble with date ratings, real insights, and 100% organic growth — so every match is a real person.
Reflections · 3 min read
Why we built LoveJoy
Modern dating apps reward swiping. We wanted something that rewards reflection — the slow, quiet work that actually makes love last.
How it works · 4 min read
The ten dimensions of a date
A look at the rubric LoveJoy uses to help you reflect after a date — and why ten dimensions, not five stars.
Reflections · 2 min read
Slow dating, on purpose
Going slower isn't a hack. It's a discipline — and it's the single biggest predictor of finding someone you can actually stay with.