{"id":6153,"date":"2026-07-22T14:50:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/?p=6153"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:50:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:50:40","slug":"looking-for-something-serious-say-it-looking-for-something-casual-say-that-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/looking-for-something-serious-say-it-looking-for-something-casual-say-that-too\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for Something Serious? Say It. Looking for Something Casual? Say That Too."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19.png 850w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19-500x324.png 500w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-19-800x518.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s be honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most awkward moments in online dating isn&#8217;t sending the first message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s realizing you&#8217;ve been talking to someone who&#8217;s looking for something completely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you&#8217;re hoping to build a real relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;re looking for something casual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or maybe you&#8217;re just seeing what&#8217;s out there, while they&#8217;re already planning the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither of you is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You just weren&#8217;t looking for the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why DOWN now asks every new user one simple question before they even start matching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are You Down For?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When creating your account, you&#8217;ll be asked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;What are you down for?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose all the options that genuinely reflect what you&#8217;re open to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Casual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring my sexuality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online Fun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Down for whatever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-500x333.png 500w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-1280x853.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-20.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no right or wrong answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people know exactly what they&#8217;re looking for. 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