According to new research published in PLOS One, dating apps may not deserve the bad rap they receive. A large Swiss study found that relationships that were initiated through dating apps were just as satisfying as those initiated offline, and featured couples who were actually more inclined toward moving in together.

Do dating apps really work for long term relationships?

Dating apps can be excellent resources to connect with people, says Dr. Stefani Threadgill, a sexologist, PhD, LMFT, and founder of The Sex Therapy Institute in Plano, Texas. Ahead, relationship experts and real-life users speak candidly about their own experiences using some of todays hottest dating platforms.