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For location-independent entrepreneur Sarah Jenkins, on the other hand, Hinge’s free location feature allows her to match with men in different countries who are ready for a life partner and share the same values: a growth mindset, freedom, and deep connection. “I’m looking for someone very specific,” she explains. “As location isn’t an issue for me, I often change my location to cities where there are more men with similar values.”
Erika Ettin, dating coach and founder of online dating service, A Little Nudge, has also been helping clients broaden their search for love in cities they find more desirable. “I recently worked with a woman in Florida who was thinking about moving to New York City. I suggested she change her dating profile to travel mode so she could line up a bunch of dates and make a week-long trip. She was so enamored with the city that she not only decided to move but she’s since been on five dates with one of the men she met!”
And in terms of etiquette when you’re casting your net further afield, Hinge’s director of relationship science, Logan Ury, offers this advice. “Changing your location on Hinge to explore romantic opportunities in new cities can be a game-changer, especially for people in small towns or rural areas who feel like they’ve exhausted the local dating pool,” she says. “That said, honesty is non-negotiable. Misleading someone about where you’re based—or waiting until the last minute to admit you don’t live locally—can lead to serious frustration, especially for those looking for something long-term.”
Tash Doherty, a 30-year-old writer living in Mexico City, echoes this. “Many tourists match with me before they’re even in town, hoping for an eventual one-night quickie,” she adds. “So most of my conversations now start with, ‘Do you live in Mexico City?’ Regrettably, only about a third of them do. It’s a turn-off if they don’t, as I’m looking for a serious relationship.”
So, as always, honesty is the best policy. And of course, you should also factor in personal safety, as 38-year-old wellness entrepreneur Kat Achtelik advises: “Always meet in a public place somewhere you feel comfortable, send a screenshot of your date’s profile to a close friend, and then check in with that friend afterward to let them know you’re okay… juicy details included!”