Let’s talk about dating apps. More specifically, let’s talk about Armenian dating on dating apps.
Because while your aunt may still believe in setting you up with her friend’s cousin’s neighbor’s dentist’s son, most of us are out here trying to find someone who gets our culture and our humor… without scrolling through a hundred selfies of shirtless gym bros and people holding fish.
If you’re using an Armenian dating app like Ari, here are five mistakes you might be making — and how to turn things around.
1. You’re treating your profile like a passport photo
We know you clean up well. But if your profile looks like it was taken at a DMV or at a banquet hall ten years ago, it’s not exactly giving “let’s grab coffee and talk about life.”
What to do instead:
Pick 3 photos that show the real you. A clear headshot, one where you’re doing something you love, and a pic that says “yes, I know how to have fun and I don’t take myself too seriously.”
2. Your bio is blank or… worse, basic
If your bio says “just ask” or “living life to the fullest,” you’re not doing yourself any favors. People swipe for looks, but they stay for vibe. Don’t waste that space.
Write something like:
“Born in Yerevan, raised in LA. I make a mean dolma, I’m too competitive at board games, and I will 100% cry at a good movie. Let’s talk.”
3. You’re swiping like you’re grocery shopping
Left, left, right, left, maybe, nope, maybe… Did you even read the bio?
The fix:
Slow your roll. Swipe with intention. Read their profile. If something catches your eye, comment on it. Ari is built to help you find matches that go deeper than just “hot or not.” But you’ve got to meet the algorithm halfway.
4. You wait for the other person to start the convo
Spoiler alert: they’re probably waiting too.
Your move:
Send a message within 24 hours. Doesn’t have to be Shakespeare. Try “Are you more of a khorovats or manti person?” or “Your playlist is probably better than mine, prove me wrong.”
The first message doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be sent.
5. You assume dating apps can’t lead to something serious
This might be the biggest myth of all. Just because you met online doesn’t mean it can’t turn into something real.
Reality check:
Some of the best Armenian couples we know met on apps. It’s 2025. You can meet your person online and still have a story your grandma will love.
Final thought
The Armenian dating world isn’t always easy to navigate. Between family expectations, cultural nuances, and figuring out what you actually want — it’s a lot.
But apps like Ari exist because we get it. We know what it’s like to want someone who understands both your Spotify playlist and your grandparents. Someone who knows the difference between dolma and sarma without needing a 10-minute explanation.
You don’t have to date like it’s 1997. You just have to show up like you mean it.
New matches are waiting.
Better convos are one message away.
And hey — the right person might just be a few swipes from a FaceTime with your mom.
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