CatholicMatch
Reviews and Complaints

I recently joined CatholicMatch, a faith-based dating site, as a paying member with high expectations. Unfortunately, I feel like I have been ripped off due to several reasons that I can verify.

Firstly, the matching system is very limiting and doesn't seem to work properly. I can only receive at least three candidates every week, and even worse, the candidates forwarded to me are never in the qualifications I have set. For example, I am a Catholic and want a Church Wedding, so the guy must be either Never Married, Widowed, or Annulled. However, I have received a lot of proposed candidates who are Divorced yet declared Free to Marry in the Church.

Secondly, a number of their members, especially those who seem legit and highly qualified, are inactive for so long or fake accounts or non-existent at all. I discovered this when my messages remained unread for a couple of months, and when I checked the search based on recent activity, they were usually those at the top 10 last profile.

Thirdly, most guys I met have been a member for five to ten years! I was shocked because I thought they were serious about finding the real deal, but I found out that most of these are only looking for pen pals or a free shrink!

Fourthly, most guys I encounter are hypocrites since I expect them to be at least honest and sincere. But most of them lied about the teachings - usually on premarital sex. They don't have social graces and manners by at least responding to messages or being candid not to continue communicating instead of ghosting. Where is the Catholic value there?

Lastly, most women in the forum complain that most men are not man enough to respond and are fond of ghosting. It's a common problem that needs to be addressed.

Overall, if you are paying for CatholicMatch, it's not really worth it! I am now happier on other non-faith-based sites.

I gotta say, I'm not one to write reviews, but I just had to share my experience with CatholicMatch. Let me tell you, this website is a hot mess. It's like they haven't updated it since the early 2000s. And don't even get me started on the limited options for what you can say in your profile. It's like they want you to be a robot or something.

Now, I did sign up for a subscription a while back, just for one month. But what they didn't tell me was that they would keep charging my card over and over again. I mean, come on! When I finally realized what was happening and asked for a refund, all they offered me was a gift card. And guess what? I never even got the darn thing. I tried emailing customer service multiple times, but it took them days to respond and they didn't even apologize for the inconvenience. And when I finally explained that I was promised a gift card, they just deleted my account and stopped responding altogether. Like, what kind of customer service is that?

And let's talk about the price. It's outrageous! Especially when you consider how few people are actually on the site. I mean, good luck finding someone who lives near you. And forget about free trials or anything like that. If you want to read a message someone sent you, you gotta pay up. It's like they're just trying to squeeze every penny out of you.

All in all, I would never recommend CatholicMatch to anyone. Save your money and your sanity and find a different dating site.

I decided to give CatholicMatch a try after being scammed on Facebook. I was looking for a safe and trustworthy dating site and saw an advertisement for CatholicMatch in my church bulletin. I created my profile and after a week, I met a man named Jonathan Smith from Nevada. We hit it off and started talking every day for 9 months, usually 3-4 times a day. We even chatted on Yahoo Messenger.

As time went on, our relationship grew stronger and I found myself falling for him. However, things took a turn for the worse when my brother searched the internet and found out that Jonathan had 7 different aliases and a different profile for each one. I had unknowingly gotten myself involved in a scam where he would order clothing, computers, watches, and have them shipped to me. I would then have to ship them to him, paying for international shipping to Ghana where he claimed to be working with his brother as a real estate developer from Switzerland.

I was devastated when I found out that none of this was true. The man in the photos wasn't even him, and all the items shipped to me were bought with stolen credit cards. I was so upset because I am an honest person and would never do anything illegal. For two weeks, I couldn't eat or sleep and had to take tranquilizers to calm down. I even became paranoid that I was going to get arrested. I filed a report with the police to cover myself.

I told Jonathan everything that had happened, so he probably has a new alias by now. He was supposed to come and meet me, but he always had an excuse. He claimed to have a job in Ghana and even got into a car accident and almost died. I didn't wait around for the next excuse and decided to cut ties with him. I am going to contact CatholicMatch to see if they will refund my membership fee. If not, then I will sue for the stress and emotional pain I was caused.

I want to warn others to be careful when using dating websites. Most of them are scams, and it's hard to know who you're really talking to. Unless you can meet the person locally, it's best to stay away from these sites. I couldn't believe it when Jonathan called to apologize to me. He saw what a nice person I was and hated what he was doing to me. This was after I caught him, so who knows what he would have done if I hadn't found out.

This site, CatholicMatch, is not worth your time or money. As a Catholic, I was disappointed to see such dishonesty on a "Catholic" site. My experience with the site was terrible, and I do not recommend it to anyone.

I paid $74.94 for a 6-month subscription, which is supposed to be $12.49 per month. However, I did not like the site and wanted to see if I could get a refund. According to their policy, a refund is issued if the subscriber has not used any of the site's resources. Since I had not used any subscriber functions, I thought I was eligible for a refund.

Two hours after signing up, I contacted support asking for a refund. However, the response I received was not what I expected. The support representative, Sandy, said that refunds are not normally offered, but she would like to assist me in finding a match. This answer was contrary to the site's own policy, which states that a refund is issued if the subscriber has not used any of the site's resources.

I contacted support again, explaining the situation and sending a print of the refund policy. However, I received a response that did not answer my question and closed my request.

I believe that paying for something I will not use is dishonest and lacks character. The site is contradicting itself and not following its own policies. I advise you to stay away from this site to avoid any problems.

I recently decided to give CatholicMatch a try and signed up for a 1 month subscription. I was excited to see what this site had to offer and was hoping to find someone special. However, my experience with this site was far from positive.

Firstly, I was completely unaware that my card would be charged 3 additional times due to their automatic renewal policy. This policy is in fine print and not clear on the subscription page, which I found to be very misleading. If I had known that my card would be continuously charged, I would have never signed up for this site in the first place. Additionally, if I wanted a longer subscription, I would have selected it in the beginning.

After submitting a complaint to the support team, I was given the reason that I had not adjusted my renewal settings. However, nowhere in the original receipt of purchase does it state that I was required to do so in order to not have my card charged for further subscriptions. I had not adjusted them to automatically renew in the first place as this is also done automatically by the site. Since I was unaware of the policy to automatically renew, I was also not vigilant for a renewal reminder as I believed my subscription would automatically expire.

Upon acceptance of payment, a confirmation is not immediately visible or given as a receipt is sent to your email. I am not required to check my email because, again, I had not adjusted any settings to automatically renew or believed my subscription would be renewed since I was unaware of any policy that would do so.

After further correspondence with the support team, I was told that because almost 4 months had lapsed since the last charge, I was not eligible for a refund. However, this is not what is stated in their refund policy on their website. The policy clearly states that if the service was not used, a refund will be provided. This policy was updated on March 5th, 2020 by Nathan Lloyd of customer support.

Overall, my experience with CatholicMatch was disappointing and frustrating. I have since filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, as I believe that this site is dishonest and unethical in their practices. If you are considering using this site, I would advise you to be very cautious and aware of their automatic renewal policy.

I joined Catholic Match last year during the height of the pandemic. I was hoping to find the person that God had intended for me. To be honest, I was skeptical about online dating and whether it could lead to a serious relationship. However, given the circumstances, it was my only option to meet someone. I decided to try their free trial and after two weeks, I met my husband. He had actually joined three weeks earlier than I did. We both had met several people on the site before we found each other.

What was really helpful for us was the temperament test that Catholic Match offers. It helped us find compatible partners and narrowed down important Catholic questions that helped us determine our religious compatibility. Additionally, it allowed me to learn a lot about my husband's interests, food preferences, biography, and what he was looking for in a woman. After three months of getting to know each other over texting and phone calls, we decided to have our first date.

Our first date was amazing. We went to Mass together, had lunch, and then went for a walk in the park. We were both very nervous and smiley. I really liked him. A month later, we decided to become exclusive. From the beginning, we both knew that God wanted us to be married. Our discernment was about whether God intended for us to be married to each other or if there was someone else for us.

Getting to know my husband at a deeper level was an amazing experience. It was really awesome to notice the things we both had in common. We had both previously discerned religious life and had left for missionary work for some years. We were both seeking a Christ-centered relationship that was chaste and embraced all of our Catholic doctrine. We were both seeking to grow in holiness with whoever God had called us to be married to, and that continues to be a strong motivator for us both. Especially when we become aware of the areas in our lives that we need to seek God's grace for in conversion.

We received the blessing of our engagement on May 15, 2020, and got married on January 22, 2021. We are now expecting our first baby girl. We have both been happily married, and I must thank Catholic Match for helping me find the love of my life. Thank you, Catholic Match!

I decided to give CatholicMatch a try after wasting my time on Match.com. I was pleasantly surprised to receive emails from actual people, but as a 61-year-old man, I found that almost all the women over 50 were either divorced or widowed, which didn't interest me. Living in Texas, I noticed that many of the women over 50 were often Hispanic widows, which also didn't appeal to me.

I encountered two significant problems with this site. Firstly, many women didn't post a photo, which was frustrating. Secondly, there was a religious issue that I found concerning. If you are divorced, you need to get an annulment before entering the dating world. According to church doctrine, divorce is a civil matter and does not end your marriage in the eyes of the church. Dating without having done this could lead to the sin of adultery. I was surprised to see so many profiles of women in this situation, which doesn't help anyone. If you're dating with the intention of marrying and are divorced, you will eventually need to get an annulment. These are not guaranteed, so it's best to resolve this before dating again. Start with a clean slate or don't bother dating.

CatholicMatch includes these profiles for a simple reason: money. If you're under 40, this site could help you find a partner, but be prepared to deal with long-distance relationships. Many of the possible prospects I saw were hundreds of miles away. CatholicMatch might work if you're under 40 and find someone close to you, within 100 miles.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend CatholicMatch if you're over 50. I scanned over 700 profiles for women in Texas the first week and didn't find a single prospect worth my time or effort. My standards are not unrealistic, but all I found were leftovers and desperately lonely people. As you age, the less likely you are to find a compatible or worthwhile partner or even date material anywhere out there. It's a crushing reality check.

Guys, don't even think about finding a sex partner here. If you're over 40, this is not the place to go. Online dating is a scam from what I've seen of it. Do yourself a favor and avoid it. You might be happier and safer in the long run. I missed my turn long ago, and now I must pay the price. If you're under 40, you still have some time, so don't blow that chance. As you age up, your odds of marriage shrink greatly. Don't ignore this reality.

Good luck, stay active, and be out there. The best way to meet quality people is still through other people and maybe an activity. Forget the online world; it's too full of fakes, scammers, and misfits. Case closed.

I was a member of CatholicMatch when I lived in Phoenix. The website didn't look too fancy, but the profiles of most of the men were well thought out. Some of them were looking for someone to start a family with. I created a profile without a picture and left it there for a while. When I retired early, I started to focus more on the website and corresponded with a man. We met in person, and I felt like I recognized him from somewhere. He talked a lot about his life, and we had a long conversation. He had to go pick up a jug of milk for his daughter, which took a lot of texting and a long trip to the bathroom. I was about to leave when he showed up again and wanted to see me again. But that never happened.

I realized that I knew him from a difficult time in my community, a Canadian military town. He believed in God and said that God wanted us to meet. I wasn't sure if he knew me first. He had been a Marine that I briefly met in the mid-1990s after returning home from Louisiana. He was just as impulsive then as he was now. His hair was no longer dark brown, but lightened by the sun. But his face was the same. It took me too long to remember that it was the same man. If he remembered who I was, he never mentioned it. He certainly had access to know where I had been the last 20 years.

A couple of his "brothers" followed me out of a restaurant parking lot. I appreciated the low-flying Phoenix Firebird flying over my roof, scaring off any prowlers in the area. But it was cruel and undeserving. Cops don't care. You are judged based on your zip code. I sold my home and haven't been back to Phoenix until I am ready to be there.

The next part of my life was something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. I never thought a dating website would make me lose faith in my faith for a very long time. I went home and put those private islands up for sale. I never met anyone who shared the same interests. They only wanted to take advantage of me. But presently, I can say that God is real, despite all events. I put out what I wanted in a partner, and He sent me back a fella from that stupid bar in Petawawa, who had lived a life too. I still wonder if that was the lesson for me, as it has changed the way I care for military, 1st responders, police, and heal myself.

It certainly was no happily ever after Hollywood movie. God gave him two chances, and he walked away both times with the same familiar impulse and tipping up a beer. When my time comes, I am hoping to bust out of purgatory a little sooner after this helluva ride. I figure God had to make it real difficult to make me stronger during these tumultuous times. So give it a whirl. You might actually meet the person you are supposed to meet or write a Hallmark or Lifetime movie with a brighter ending!

CatholicMatch is a dating site that aims to bring together people of the same faith. However, the site has some issues that make it less than ideal for many Catholics. One of the main problems is the highly personal questionnaire that new members are required to fill out. This questionnaire asks about a range of sensitive topics, including premarital sex, abortion, contraception, papal infallibility, and holy orders. Members are forced to answer yes or no to these questions, which can be counterproductive for a dating site.

The questionnaire fosters intolerance among members and sets up an us vs. them mentality. Members who disagree with the church's teachings on premarital sex or birth control are often referred to as "5/7," which is shorthand for a bad Catholic. This kind of judgmental attitude is sad and not in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Moderate Catholics are often scared away from the site, leaving it as an echo chamber for people who hold far-right political views and spout intolerant ideology. This can be a scary place if you're not an ultra-conservative white Roman Catholic male who secretly fantasizes about instituting the Catholic version of Sharia law.

The message boards and the Institute are rife with hate speech and dehumanizing sentiments. Members have made racist comments about Obama and misogynistic comments about Hillary Clinton's physical appearance. Some members have used very egregious hate speech against Muslims, which almost always goes undeleted/ignored by administrators. This kind of behavior is not acceptable on any site, let alone a Catholic dating site.

CatholicMatch should make it a priority to ban hate speech and other dehumanizing sentiments. As a Catholic site, it should be a shining example of love and acceptance, not intolerance and hate. It's embarrassing that this site exists, and it's a shame that so many Catholics have been turned off by it.

I recently updated my review of CatholicMatch, a dating website for Catholics, and I have to say, I am not impressed with the changes they have made. It seems that my previous review may have prompted some changes to the site, but not in a good way.

One of the biggest changes is that CatholicMatch has removed the "favorite" section and the "online now" feature. This makes it much harder for members to spot fake profiles, which was one of the main issues I had with the site. It seems that CatholicMatch may have removed these features because of my previous review, which is disappointing.

Speaking of fake profiles, they are still a big problem on CatholicMatch. I have noticed that new fake profiles are often created on Friday and Saturday nights, and they usually have a single picture or very few pictures of an attractive person who is usually wearing sunglasses. These profiles rarely have photos of the fake member with other people in the picture such as family or friends. The "my introduction" section of the profile is usually the only thing filled out, and it is written very generally. No other sections are filled out, such as "My ideal match" or "My Faith."

If you suspect a profile is fake, I recommend saving it to your "favorites" section and checking when they were last active. Fake profiles are hardly ever logged into CatholicMatch and are the least active on the site. They usually choose "self employed" for their employment and are hardly ever 7/7 on the teachings of the church.

I find it very unethical and dishonest for CatholicMatch to use fake profiles to manipulate members into paying for a subscription. It is not a good deed and based on lies, which cannot produce good fruit. I pray that the deception by CatholicMatch is put to a stop and their practices will somehow be exposed to all the true and honest CM members.

In conclusion, I do not recommend CatholicMatch due to their dishonest practices and the prevalence of fake profiles on the site. If you are a member or former member who agrees with me, please send me a message. I have taken screenshots of my review and will write a blog about this.

I was really excited to try out CatholicMatch, an online dating website for Catholics. I was hoping to find someone who shared my values and beliefs. I was tired of other dating websites where guys didn't seem to care about anything other than themselves. I was hoping that CatholicMatch would be different.

Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my experience. None of the people who contacted me were people I would consider dating. They were all uneducated and didn't seem to care about proper grammar and spelling. Some of them weren't even local! I tried writing to a few people, but none of them even bothered to write back. I felt disrespected and frustrated.

It's really disappointing to see people on CatholicMatch claiming to have Catholic values and be kind and caring, but then not actually living up to those values. I'm not sure how anyone is supposed to find a good Catholic person on this website. I certainly didn't have any luck.

I spent $75 to join CatholicMatch, and I regret it. I don't think it was worth the money at all. In fact, I wonder if some of the people on there are even real. They claim that everyone is legit, but I have my doubts. I think they might have profiles that are just there to bait people into joining.

Overall, I would not recommend CatholicMatch to anyone. Save your money and buy yourself something nice instead. Don't waste your time on this website. I would give it zero stars if I could.

There are a few things that I have noticed about CatholicMatch that I think could be improved upon. Firstly, the questions about beliefs, specifically regarding contraception, could be more detailed. While many people may say they agree with the Catholic Church's teachings on contraception, it is important to know if they actually practice what they preach. Contraception comes in many forms, including sterilization, and it is important to know if a potential partner has used it in the past. This can be a good indicator of their character and values.

Secondly, I have noticed that many of the men on the site appear unkempt in their photos. This could be due to hygiene issues, which can be a turn-off for many people. It is important to take care of oneself and present oneself in the best possible light when looking for a partner.

In my experience, I have found that being upfront about my beliefs and values has been helpful in finding a compatible partner. I recommend not dating anyone who has used contraception in the past, as this can eliminate potential partners who do not share your values. It is important to go after the "real flowers" and not waste time on those who do not align with your beliefs.

Lastly, I have noticed that the site allows anyone to view your photos, regardless of their location. This can lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointment when someone you are interested in lives too far away. While this may not be a major issue, it is something to keep in mind when using the site.

Overall, while CatholicMatch has its flaws, it is still a good option for those looking for a partner who shares their Catholic faith. However, if you are looking for a more traditional Catholic dating site, I recommend checking out Ave Maria Singles.

I recently checked out CatholicMatch and decided to create a profile without a photo. I wanted to see if anyone would actually take the time to read and respond to my profile before I fully committed to joining. To my surprise, after a year or more, someone did reach out to me and we started corresponding. Eventually, we decided to meet up for dinner one evening.

When I saw him in person, there was something about his face and a few of his mannerisms that overwhelmed me. I couldn't quite place where I had recognized him from before. However, things took a turn for the worse when he accused me of having a crush on a mutual acquaintance who I later found out had a double life. It turns out that this man was the same person I had seen in a military bar near my home 20 years prior when he was a Marine. He wanted nothing to do with me, so I'm not sure if he recognized me first.

This experience has made me regret my entire life and lose faith in my own faith. I even put away my rosary. I cannot recommend online dating to anyone. I have tried other dating sites, and it always seems to open a gateway to people who will hurt you. In this case, my own faith brought this man back into my life and sent me down a dark road that I am tired of living.

If it's true that one can die of a broken heart, then I hope it happens sooner rather than later for me. I'm having one hell of a come-to-Jesus meeting with St. Michael.

So, I decided to give CatholicMatch a try and signed up for a 6-month subscription. I was excited to meet some new people and hopefully find a great match. However, my experience was not what I expected. I tried to communicate with some guys, but unfortunately, they didn't even respond to my messages. I was disappointed and frustrated.

When my subscription was about to end, CatholicMatch repeatedly tried to convince me to renew. But I decided not to, as I didn't see any point in continuing with the service. However, about a month after my subscription ended, I received a message from a guy named Jack. He seemed nice and asked me out for coffee. I was hesitant at first, but I thought, "Why not? Let's give it a try."

So, I renewed my subscription to see his message. But to my surprise, I never heard from him again. He was listed as John on his picture, but he replied as Jack. I found it suspicious, as Jack is a nickname for John. I ran a search for him, but I couldn't find him.

I started to think that CatholicMatch set me up. Maybe this guy was bogus, and they used his picture to contact me. I couldn't find him in my searches, but strangely, he was in my list of guys who previewed me. His profile was so similar to mine that I started to question if they tricked me into renewing my subscription.

Overall, my experience with CatholicMatch was not great. I felt like I wasted my time and money. I don't think I will be renewing my subscription again.

This website, CatholicMatch, has left me feeling disappointed for several reasons, especially as a male user.

Firstly, the paywall settings are quite strange and confusing. It's difficult to know if the person you're messaging has even read your message or if they're still active on the site. This can be frustrating and make it hard to gauge whether or not you're making any progress.

Secondly, even in large metropolitan areas, there seems to be a small number of active members. This can make it challenging to find someone who is a good match for you.

Thirdly, I have found that many of the women on this site have inflated egos and are quite arrogant. I have messaged average-looking women who seemed nice, but often received no response or just a one-sentence reply. It's disappointing to see that some women on this site seem to have unrealistic expectations. Personally, I am a tall, single man who makes 135k a year, goes to mass every Sunday, and prays daily. In real life, I have much better luck finding quality women, so I think I'll be sticking to that from now on.

Fourthly, there are so many fake or "woke" Catholics on this site who believe in things like abortion and "wokism". It's frustrating to see people who claim to be Catholic but don't adhere to the basic tenets of the faith.

Finally, if you want even more evidence of the problems with this site, just take a look at the forums. You'll see that some members have been on the site for years, even more than a decade, without finding a match. If the site was working well, this wouldn't be the case.

Overall, I would advise other Catholics not to waste their money on this site. Instead, talk to your priest and look for a match within your parish. The owners of this site should be ashamed of themselves for not providing a better service to their users.

I had a really bad experience with CatholicMatch. They suspended my account twice, and their reasoning was that my photo looked too young. I mean, come on, I just look younger than my age. What's the big deal? And then they kept messaging me, asking for personal information. I gave them some, but then they asked for more, like my social security number and driver's license. I mean, seriously, I'm not giving that kind of information to just anyone.

I heard from another guy that he had the same issues. He paid for an account and then they suspended him too! It's ridiculous. I'm a devout Catholic, I check all the boxes, and I'm someone they should want on their site. But they're super controlling and there's no privacy. One user even told me that they monitor the messages, so he didn't want to say too much. He said the women he's met are not even practicing and not looking for marriage, even though their profiles say otherwise.

This is the second time they've suspended me, and it's just amazing. The lack of professionalism and the way they control every message is just ridiculous. I mean, any message I sent or received was very respectful and just getting to know people. There was no reason for all the censorship. At this point, I have to assume that there are women controlling the site and they suspend any attractive, successful competition. That's just not the way to run a business.

I tried to contact someone in authority to look into this matter, but it seems impossible. All I get is "Genevieve," who has made it very clear that she has no intention of reinstating me, no matter how many hoops she makes me jump through, including giving her personal information. I mean, I would love to see what she looks like. I have an idea.

Overall, I would not recommend CatholicMatch to anyone. It's just not worth the hassle and the lack of privacy. There are other dating sites out there that are much better and more respectful of their users.

Catholic Match is a dating website that claims to be a wholesome and Catholic platform for singles to find love. They have articles written by their own staff and forums where regular users can interact with each other. However, there is something very sneaky about this site that makes it dangerous.

It took me a while to figure out what their scam was, but it's actually quite simple. There is no distinction between premium members and free members. If you're using the site for free, you can browse profiles and like them, but you can't message or read messages. If you're a paid member, you have no way of knowing who is a premium member and who is not. This means you could spend a lot of time messaging people who can't even read your messages!

This is where CatholicMatch's scam comes in. They don't allow you to be honest in your profile and tell other users that you can't read their messages. They lure you into their site, knowing that many of their users can't message or read messages. You end up paying a lot of money for a useless and dishonest site.

It's really disgusting that a site that claims to be holy and Catholic would be so deceitful. They should be promoting honesty and integrity, not tricking people into paying for a service that doesn't work.

My advice is to stay away from Catholic Match. Trust in God to bring you the right partner in a more natural way. Don't rely on a website that is more interested in making money than helping people find love.

I recently signed up for CatholicMatch and paid $60 for a Premium 6 month subscription on October 30, 2021. I put a lot of effort into creating a compelling profile and was excited to see what kind of results I would get. Unfortunately, my experience with CatholicMatch has been less than satisfactory.

Over the course of 6 months, I received 99 messages from individuals within an acceptable radius. However, 61% of these messages were never read by the intended recipient. Only 24% of those who read my messages responded, and most of them simply said "Thanks." As a result, I still remain a total stranger to all 99 of these individuals.

I also received 52 "matches" from CatholicMatch, but only 17% of them were within a reasonable distance for me to travel. Of the remaining 81%, only one person read my personalized matching message, while the other 98% never even bothered to read it. As a result, all 52 of these "matches" are still strangers to me.

I did receive 3 unsolicited messages from members browsing my profile, and I was able to meet up with all 3 of them in public places for shared dining experiences. While these meetings resulted in 2 friendships, none of them turned into a romantic relationship.

Overall, I have been very disappointed with my experience on CatholicMatch. The matching algorithm seems antiquated and futile, as it often links me to profiles that are long gone, moved-on, or inactive. Additionally, the vast majority of female profiles are extremely dated or even fake, resulting in a high percentage of unread messages.

I have written a letter to CatholicMatch asking them to add an "activity notice" to better focus my efforts on active profiles. However, they refused to note "last active" for privacy concerns. I also fear that the recent merger with another Catholic dating site will only add more "dead wood" to the already poor statistics.

In my humble opinion, I will not be renewing my subscription after April 30th. While I have made a couple of friendships through CatholicMatch, the statistics do not lie.

This website, CatholicMatch, is not very active and has some issues with scammers. However, it does have a strong adherence to the 7/7 views of the Catholic Church, which most people online seem to agree with. Unfortunately, some men on the site do not seem to be waiting for marriage, despite claiming to agree with these views.

I personally had a negative experience with a man who was phishing for information about my finances. He claimed he would call me back in an hour, but I suspect he was trying to scam me out of money. When I asked for a refund from the site, they refused since I had already used some of the features.

In June, I met up with a man from the site at Starbucks. I made it clear that I was just looking for a friend, but he later critiqued our date on the site's public forum. This violated the site's no gossip policy, but they did not enforce it. I reported these incidents, but the posts criticizing me were not taken down. It was frustrating to be criticized for being too young when he was the one who messaged me in the first place. He should have known better than to mix fact and fiction for a better story.

Despite these issues, I was able to get a full refund by filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. My account was deactivated by the site, which eliminated any further issues with scammers. It's disappointing that even religious dating sites like CatholicMatch have dropped in quality. It's not even possible to talk about music without being criticized by some users.

Overall, I would recommend avoiding this site if possible. However, if you do need a refund, filing a complaint with the BBB is a good option. Just be aware that there may be some issues with scammers and users who violate the site's policies.

I decided to give CatholicMatch a try in hopes of finding a woman who shares my Catholic values. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my experience on the site. One of the biggest issues is the lack of active users within a reasonable distance. I live within an hour and a half drive of the site, but there were very few local women who were active members.

Another issue I had with CatholicMatch is the high price. Even with discounts, it is more expensive than other dating sites that have many more members. It feels like they are taking advantage of people who are looking for a specific type of partner.

I also noticed that CatholicMatch uses the same tactics as other dating sites to make money. They don't let you know who is a fully subscribed member and who isn't, which means you could be sending messages to people who can't read them or respond. This is frustrating and feels like a way to lure people in and make more money.

Customer support is another area where CatholicMatch falls short. The only way to get help is through email, and it takes a long time to get a response. Even then, the responses are often boilerplate and don't address specific questions.

I also noticed that there are fake profiles on the site, which is disappointing. It makes it hard to trust that you are actually talking to real people who are interested in finding a partner.

One of the most frustrating experiences I had with CatholicMatch was when I updated my profile to let people know that I was no longer a paying member and couldn't respond to messages. I put this in all caps at the top of my profile introduction, but every time I did this, it was deleted by CatholicMatch. This feels like a dishonest practice and makes it even harder to connect with other members.

Overall, I was disappointed with my experience on CatholicMatch. As a Catholic site, I expected more emphasis on setting people up and less on making money. It's hard to meet other Catholics, and if this continues, it could lead to a crisis in the Church with fewer Catholic families.