Mindful Dating Sites

Conscious Dating Network (CDN) is the oldest, largest, exclusively 'Spiritual/Conscious' and 'Green/Eco-Friendly' network of online dating sites with almost 20 years experience. Many of our sites are marketed by us, CDN, and by allowing third parties to market 'Privately Labeled Sites' it leverages our marketing efforts and attracts more conscious singles for our members. A dating site should act as a searching tool, helping you find people you will like, people like you and share the same interests, and protect you from scammers. The recommended spiritual dating sites are easy to use and have enough users for you to find your ideal introvert partner. Most of the dating sites we list above have mobile apps. MeetMindful was founded in 2015, and in these last five years, it has gained quite a mindful audience of loyal users. On the whole, the name seems a bit misleading at first — it somehow implies that the site targets mindful relationships — that is, long-term ones.

Mindful dating has innumerable benefits, both for you and your partner. Taking the time to connect with your emotions and clearly express your values means that you will find relationships more fulfilling, purposeful, and rewarding. ©2020 MeetMindful, Inc. All rights reserved. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to the MeetMindful Terms and Privacy Policy Terms and Privacy Policy.

I remember joining my first dating site.

It had been a while since I'd been in a relationship, and with Internet dating all the rage, “Why not”? I thought.

Besides, I was busy with work and it seemed like an efficient way to skip past the chance bar and party encounters and quickly funnel my way to some dates with real potential.

It didn't go to plan at first.

After days of pouring over matches, I found myself thinking, “Is it me or is there no one out there like me?”

Don't get me wrong, I wasn't looking for a carbon copy of myself, but no one seemed to have the same outlook on life, and very few of the same interests – at least no one within a 25 mile radius!

To be honest, at the time it left me feeling more hopeless than hopeful.

Sound familiar?

But, in the end, I met someone. Hurrah!

We had a fruitful relationship and, when that ended, I met someone else afterwards on the same site. That was a great summer 🙂

You just have to hang in there; these things take time.

Eleven years later and I'm happily married, but I still see many of my single friends struggling with that same dating dilemma.

Dating sites, despite their marketing ploys are essentially a catchall for singles. They are built on the precept that if you put a bunch of single people together they will naturally fall in love/hook up, just because they are single.

It's a numbers game. And that does work, if the numbers are high enough – and the algorithm used is efficient at matching your preferences.

So, where am I going with this…

Well, just recently, while out with a single friend, she mentioned her recent foray into the world of “mindful dating” – on a site called MeetMindful.

Knowing that I'm into this “mindfulness stuff”, she gave me a tour on her phone.

I was impressed, and jealous, I might add. I wish this platform had been around when I was dating!

But! Hold your horses there. Long story short, it didn't work out.

And in this review, I'll explain why…

MeetMindful & The Mindful Dating Concept

MeetMindful is a dating site aimed at those who live life on a mindful pathway.

It is targeted at those with an “awakened mind” that's open to learning and self-development: those who want to live life positively and explore opportunity and potential; those who are compassionate and kind; health conscious, etc.

It's a place for creative types, spiritual types, mindfulness types, worldly types, travel types…

It's meant for those who “live alternatively” in various ways: those who practice meditation, spirituality, eat healthily, enjoy fitness, nature and green living, volunteering, self-development… you get the picture.

It sounds perfect!

So why didn't it work out for my friend?

Well, quite simply because there wasn't enough choice. Globally there seems like a lot of people, but locally she really struggled.

Furthermore, the dates she was interested in mostly didn't respond – which made her question whether those profiles were computer generated. That's speculation, of course.

She's on Match.com now, and has finally met someone – so her profile will no doubt be coming down!

I'm so pleased for her.

So why did it work out on Match but not MeetMindful?

Well, the idea of attracting all the “mindful” singles in one place is a wonderful one, but the reality is that people go where the numbers are, because dating is a numbers game, right?

Moreover, simply being a meditator, a vegan, a yoga enthusiast, or all three, doesn't mean you aren't into other things like a glass of wine of an evening, or the odd sofa-day with a good Netflix series and box of delightfully unhealthy chocolates.

We're all pretty unique, in our own way.

The bigger dating sites have such huge membership databases that you are much more likely to find that vegan-yoga goer and occasional drinker you're looking for.

Of course, for a niche site like Meet Mindful to take off, it needs to attract members over time. This means huge marketing costs, which means they need income from memberships to pay for it. It's a catch 22 and why it is so hard to establish a new dating site like this.

If you are prepared to wait around until it grows and more members come on board, it might pay off. But love waits for no man, or woman!

Sure, the MM matches are guaranteed to be targeted toward your way of life, but in my opinion, in this situation it is better to have a small piece of a big pie than a big piece of a small pie.

Match has a whopping 13.5 million members.

> Click to register a free profile on Match.com <

While they won't all be of the mindful persuasion, the reality is that the odds are better among 13.7m members.

What to Expect on MeetMindful

The concept is wonderful but the feedback hasn't all been flattering. Since writing about this new dating concept I have received a few complaints from readers. Here's just a couple of them:

This website is a scam! If you provide credit card info and then want to stop your membership, you MUST cancel your credit card or they will continue to charge even after you have terminated your membership.

And…

I joined and cancelled my subscription all in the same month. Since then I have been charged every month even though I am no longer on meetmindful or receive any action. My profile no longer exist or is hidden. This month Meetmindful took the fees out twice. I'm furious over this, and would not recommend this dating site. The only thing I know to do is change my credit card number which will be a huge hassle.

To their credit, I contacted the company on behalf of the reader above, and MM said they had responded to the customer to sort out the misunderstanding.

And for balance, I received positive feedback too, as follows:

Searching for a Date

Having registered a profile to check out the platform myself, I was impressed with how easy it is to use. You're able to easily include and exclude the lifestyle choices you want your matches to have. You'll see what I mean in the screenshots below.

I also liked the fact that I could skip what I didn't want to fill out immediately and get onto viewing profiles. Let's face it: the determining factor as to whether you stick around or not is whether you see potential dates in other members.

The thing is, you can also do all this on Match, apart from the My Mantra and Mindfulness Commitment parts. But then you can just write that stuff in your profile on any dating site, anyway. So while it is very tailored and seems very unique, maybe it's not really that different.

Here's an overview of the sign-up process:

My Matches!

Okay, so this is a hypothetical exercise, but I did find a match.

Not many, though, and only one I would consider messaging.

One thing I found pretty odd was that most of the matches hadn't bothered to write hardly anything in their profile. Looks-wise, I only vibed with a few. I'm sure they wouldn't vibe with me either!

Below is the profile of my favorite match. I have blurred her face and name out to protect her identity.

What attracted me to this particular person?

• Great quote used at the top of her profile
• Has a thirst for wisdom
• Likes music and exercise
• Likes travel and exploring outside of her comfort zone
• She wrote about kindness, love and positivity in her profile
• She has a wonderful smile!

I love the concept and this was a great match for me, but I'd need more of a pool of fish; because if it didn't work out I'd struggle to find another in my locality.

Finding Friends Not Dates

One great aspect of the site is that while the main marketing is aimed at single people, the MeetMindful concept is about bringing together people who have similar mindful living interests.

This means friendships and not just dates.

You can state that you are married or in a relationship, and explain explicitly that you are looking for friendships. That is unique to this platform.

I've actually been thinking about this myself. I now live in an area where I have none of my old friends around. It's a lovely place to live for my daughter but my social life has taken a tumble.

MeetMindful Pricing

The good news is that it's free to join and register a profile. It's also fairly priced at the premium level.

A free MeetMindful account enables you to complete a detailed profile with up to 6 photos and a questionnaire, and allows you to view 10 daily matches.

You can like up to 3 of your daily matches, and if they like you back, you can message them for free and start the connection!

Here are the 4 key benefits of premium membership:

1. Message and like unlimited matches
2. Advanced filtering to find better matches
3. See your admirers (those who like your profile)
4. Faster customer support

How to Get Started

You can register with your email address and a password, or use the connect with Facebook feature which doesn't require an email address.

The platform doesn't post to your Facebook wall or look at your pictures; it's just an easy way to get started without having to remember another password. Regardless, I used my email address, as I always do.

The next step is to begin creating your profile. Help boxes will assist you along the way, with tips on what type of photo to upload, etc.

That's all there is to it. It's simple.

I must admit, I had a lot of fun browsing around, but just wish there were more matches to make it more viable.

Mindful dating is a great concept, but the reality is that there are far more people into mindfulness, meditation, yoga, plant-based eating, etc., on the big sites like Match and eHarmony.

Maybe try more than one site. Spread your bets, so to speak.

I wish you all the best in your quest for a partner who ticks your mindful boxes – and I hope you found my review useful.

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Looking for more mindful singles like yourself?

Having trouble finding others who are as interested as you in conscious dating and friendship building — rather than quick and easy hook-ups?

Then you’ll love the idea of mindful dating and our list of mindful dating apps.

We did some digging and found seven of the most innovative dating apps for value-minded singles looking for real and lasting connections.

And these apps make it as fun and stress-free as possible.

The makers of these apps did their research to find out what their ideal members want in a dating app.

And the results will have you thinking, “Well, it’s about time someone did that!”

What is Mindfulness Dating?

Mindful dating is officially a thing — and not just a passing thing.

It’s the best way to engage with someone you date in a conscious and fully present way.

Mindful dating involves:

• Being presentand engaged with the other person (without checking your phone constantly or looking around at other people).
• Practicing active listening and asking questions that reflect your interest.
• Initiating good conversation topics to keep the flow of conversation going.
• Bringing positive energy and an optimistic outlook to the encounter.
• Showing genuine interest in the authentic person you are meeting — not just their looks, career, or income.
• Being confident and authentic yourself so you present an honest reflection of yourself.
• Leaving stress and anxiety at the door and simply enjoying yourself and the other person — even if they aren’t the “one.”
• Avoiding over-sharing or asking questions that are too personal.
• Avoiding complaining, negative gossip, or crude language.
• Not getting too physical before you have a chance to know your date better.

Dating is already stressful and confusing enough, and if you’re looking for a like-minded, positive person, you have to sort through a lot of noise and not-so-attractive personalities to find your match.

These days, it’s hard to meet someone out and about or at a social gathering. And there are so many dating sites that only give you a superficial glimpse of random strangers.

But what if you could meet someone who shares your interest in mindfulness and authentic, soul-level relationships? And what if there were resources to help you sort through all the noise to find these people?

We have you covered with some sites and apps that do just that. So, dig in and see what you’ve been missing.

11 Best Mindful Dating Resources for 2021

Go ahead and check out a few of these — or at least the one that stands out to you the most (in a good way). And don’t forget to spread the word when you find what you’ve been looking for.

1. Meetmindful

The MeetMindful app is for singles who are interested in finding others with an interest in living more mindfully.

In the MeetMindful community, you’ll find others committed to meditation, holistic health, and living with intention.

It’s dating for people who are dedicated to living in the moment.

MeetMindful reviews have been mixed. Most reviewers love the idea behind the app which targets those with an “awakened mind” who want to live positively and explore their potential for growth.

But the membership base still isn’t as huge as on more popular sites like Match.com, so while the match results might look impressive globally, you might not find many (or any) close to home.

Because most singles — whatever they’re in to — go where the numbers are.

But, after all, there’s nothing wrong with using MeetMindful along with other dating apps that have a larger member base.

If you’d like to give it a try, free membership gives you daily matches, three likes per day, and basic filtering. You can message others but only when the decision to interact is mutual.

Premium membership is ad-free, gives you unlimited likes, and allows you to message anyone at any time. You also get to personalize your preferences and see who liked you.

The MeetMindful cost per month decreases when you invest in a longer-term membership, as you’ll see from the rates below:

• 1 week = $14.00
• 1 month = $29.00
• 3 months = $49.00 (about $16/month)
• 6 months = $79.00 (about $13/month)
• 12 months = $109.00 (about $9/month)
  

2. Bumble

Bumble goes beyond dating to help people find new friends and business contacts.

On Bumble, the woman makes the first move, leveling the playing field and making this app a safer environment for building new connections (while avoiding pervs).

Bumble believes all relationships should begin with equality and respect.

Bumble is also free and, according to their website, always will be. There are a few premium options, though, to enhance your experience — including Bumble Boost and Bumble Coins.

On Bumble Bizz, you can expand your professional network, pursue a new career, become a mentor, or find one for yourself.

It’s all about building respectful and mutually beneficial relationships.

Bumble BFF helps you find new besties who live in your area — which is a huge help when you’ve just moved and are wondering how to make the most of your new locale.

You can also connect your Spotify and/or Instagram account to your Bumble account, giving your Bumble peeps access to more of you.

3. Sapio

Sapio asks open-ended questions to get to know you and find people whose answers are similar to your own. You still have access to photos, filtering tools, and other dating app features.

But once you answer Sapio’s questions, you get to see how others answered, too — so you can find people who make you think, “I like the way your mind works.”

This app revolves around smart and value-forward conversations so you won’t get many random “Hey!” messages from members looking for a quick hook-up.

Basic membership is free, and it’s well worth checking out, if only to explore and appreciate the thinking behind this app and the members who, like you, value deeper connections and conversations.

The app itself is a work in progress, though, and since it currently has terrible reviews from its Apple and Android users, you might start with the basic (free) membership and make sure it doesn’t crash your phone before you pay for premium features.

4. HER

The HER app caters to the LGBTQ+ community. It’s designed by and for lesbian and queer “womxn” and is the largest and most loved dating app for LGBTQ+ women.

This app goes beyond casual hook-ups to help members build real connections.

The app shares LGBTQ+ news and events in your area and provides a safe space for womxn to chat, make friends, and arrange to meet.

HER even hosts parties and social events for their members in 15 cities around the world.

Whether you’re interested in looking for a supportive friend and conversation partner, a girlfriend, the love of your life, or just a fun date, all the core features of this app are completely free.

Members describe the app as friendly, fun, and safe.

For premium features — like seeing who’s online now or filtering by sexuality — you can upgrade at the following rates:

• 1 month = $14.99
• 6 months = $59.99 (about $10/month)
• 12 months = $89.99 (about $7.50/month)

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5. Coffee Meets Bagel

This app uses a smart algorithm to send women up to six potential matches or “bagels” — and not just random dudes but men who have already “liked” their profile — every day.

Then it leaves it up to her to decide whether to like or pass on any of them.

The women behind the app recognized that, with most apps, men are a LOT more active than women, and when they asked what women really want in a dating app, the answers were pretty consistent:

• Quality guys (who aren’t just looking for a one-night stand)
• No creeps — or at least a lot fewer of them
• Quick and easy access to guys who already like their profiles
• A safe place to connect with those guys before meeting for coffee, etc.

While basic dating app features are free, premium membership has its perks — like activity reports, read receipts (so you know when a message you’ve sent has been read), and bonus “beans” (which are CMB currency for purchases at the Bean Shop).

You can earn free beans, buy them upfront, or get 6,000 each month by upgrading to premium membership, the cost of which depends on the option you choose:

• 1 month = $35
• 3 months = $75 ($25/month)
• 6 months = $120 ($20/month)

6. Silver Singles

This app is exclusively for men and women of 50 or more years.

To sign up, you’ll take a personality test and start building your dating profile —both of which help the app’s algorithm find and send you new matches every day.

SilverSingles provides a safe, stress-free environment to connect with other members before meeting them face to face.

Matches are based on compatibility and aren’t limited by location.

The basic membership is free but provides limited access to features and profiles. You’re able to take the personality test and create a profile, and you do get a taste of what the app has to offer.

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Premium membership erases the limits, giving you full access to the app’s features and to member profiles, making it far easier to find and connect with other members.

You can sign up for premium membership at the following rates – which are, admittedly, much higher than for any of the other apps listed here:

• 3 months = $134.85 ($44.95/month)
• 6 months = $209.70 ($34.95/month)
• 12 months = $299.40 ($24.95/month)

7. Zoosk.com

Download Zoosk as an iOS app, an Android app, or an Amazon store app, and find potential matches in one of the following ways:

1. Carousel — allows you to quickly go through profiles by gamifying the dating experience
2. SmartPick — shows you people Zoosk thinks you’d connect best with, based on your profile.
3. Advanced search filters — helps you zero in on the kind of dating prospects you’re particularly interested in finding

Since Zoosk filters profiles based on their location, you’ll have an easier time finding good prospects close to where you live.

It also verifies member photos to make sure the person you’re interacting with actually looks like their profile pic. And if a member claims to be in the military, Zoosk can either verify or disprove the claim.

Subscription cost depends on how many months you pay for at the outset, and any of the following options auto-renew unless you cancel or renew at a different rate:

• 1 month = $29.99
• 3 months = $59.99 (about $20/month)
• 6 months = $74.99 (about $15/month)
• 12 months = $99.99 (under $9/month)

8. Spiritual Singles: Facilitating Conscious Connections

This dating service caters to singles looking to build a deep spiritual connection with someone, whatever their age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or spiritual views.

Spiritual Singles is part of the Conscious Dating Network (CDN), the oldest and largest network of online dating sites serving “Spiritual / Conscious” and Green / Eco-Friendly” singles.

CDN focuses on the member experience and has made changes based on user feedback and suggestions. Without spending anything, you can create a profile and do the following:

• Browse profiles of other members
• Save your favorites, and even say “Hello” with a pre-written message.
• Reply to messages sent to you.
• IM subscribing members who IM you, and
• Receive matches based on the preferences you indicate in your profile.

Your options for a paid subscription cost either $23 a month (paying monthly) or $72 up front for a 6-month membership ($12 a month). Paid subscribers can do the following:

• Send messages of their own making (up to 50/day).
• Attach an image to a personal message.
• Initiate unlimited IMs with paid or free subscribers
• Upload up to 20 photos
• Upload up to 2 videos in addition to their first (free) video

9. Woo Plus: The Dating App for Curvy People to Enjoy Dating and Find Love

Woo Plus is the most popular online dating site for big, beautiful women (BBW), big, handsome men (BHM), and all those who love plus-size singles.

Whether you describe yourself as “curvy,” “full-figured,” or simply “beautiful,” you’ll find people here who see and appreciate you. And if you’re looking for a partner who’s curvy or whose hugs warm you to your core, sign up and create a profile, so you can start browsing.

Send likes in “For You” and “Say Hi” to take the initiative and reach out to someone whose profile speaks to you. Check out “Moments” to see posts from users around the world.

You’ll find this site featured on 50+ major media outlets like BBC, Yahoo, People Magazine, Mirror, etc. It’s free to join, and you can start connecting with curvy people and curve-lovers within minutes of signing up.

Apps are available for both iOS and Android devices.

10. dharmaMatch

As the longest-running dating site inspired by the timeless notions of dharma and karma, this is a place where members can feel comfortable sharing their beliefs as Hindus, Buddhists, Yogis, or anyone keen to learn more about Eastern spiritual traditions.

While the meaning of the word dharma varies from one Eastern tradition to the next, the site’s creators define it as “be our best selves, every day,” which comes closest to its meaning in Hinduism.

For its creators and all who join to find a match, the overall goal of the site is to do good in the world. This philosophy is manifest in their policies for members:

• A fair and up-front refund policy (for paid subscribers)
• Enhanced privacy for member data
• Readiness to make changes based on user feedback and suggestions
• Donating a portion of annual net proceeds to charitable causes chosen by voting members every fall

As a free member, you can create a profile and post your photos, search or browse profiles, send a “smile” to someone you like, and receive and reply to e-mail messages.

With a Gold membership, you get full functionality with the ability to send more than a smile to someone you like and to initiate contact with someone new.

11. Natural Awakenings Singles

The website looks similar to Spiritual Singles because it belongs to the Conscious Dating Network (CDN). Like all sites in the network, Natural Awakenings is open to members of all spiritual views, ages, genders, and sexual orientations.

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Look through the list of values for Natural Awakenings members, and you’ll no doubt feel a similar vibe to the one you feel while browsing other CDN dating sites. If more than one of those values strikes a chord, you’re likely to meet other singles who can say the same.

With either free or paid membership, you’ll create an in-depth profile (which takes browsing to another level) and set “Matchmaker Preferences,” so the suggested matches you receive are more likely to appeal to you.

The benefits for free and paid membership are the same as for Spiritual Singles. And the cost for upgrading is the same for both: $23 a month for monthly memberships and $12 a month for a 6-month membership (with $72 paid up front).

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Now that you’ve been initiated into the world of mindful dating, why not take a tour of one or more of these apps to see what they offer and whom you might find?

A week from now, you could be chatting happily with your own mindful match.

Maybe you’ll go out for coffee (or other drinks) and you’ll talk as though you’ve known each other for ages.

So, enjoy that. Buy yourself a coffee (or something you like) to celebrate signing up for an app that could lead you to a wonderful new friendship, even if it doesn’t lead you to the love of your life by the end of your first month.

Who knows what could happen, though?

Whatever you decide, may your mindfulness and your sense of adventure influence everything you do today.