- Biggest Pro: Dynamic international dating pool
- Biggest Drawback: No video or audio calls
Free Trial
You’ll need credits to enjoy the full-fledged YouMeTalks experience. Luckily, the dating site awards 20 bonus credits to all new members, which could last for around ten minutes of live chat or a couple of opening letters. After that, the dating platform will offer you to purchase 150 credits at a discount rate of only $19.99. Once those run out, you’re back to standard pricing.
Could the bonus be more generous? Sure, but YouMeTalks has plenty of free features you could enjoy without upgrading to premium, and free credits are merely a cherry on top.
Website in 5 Seconds
| Monthly visits | over 600K |
| Mobile version/app | no, but the website is mobile-friendly |
| Matchmaking filters | age range, gender, country |
| Messaging on-site | live chat, media messages, letters |
| Paid or free | 20 bonus credits at signup, credit packages from $9.99 for 20 credits to $149.99 for 750 credits |
| Site | youmetalks.com |
Who Is YouMeTalks for?
- Men and women looking for long-distance relationships
- International singles looking for foreign matches
- People seeking long-term companionship and romance
Features and Benefits
As far as I’m concerned, signing up via Google is the fastest and easiest way to set up an account. It takes less than a minute and saves you the trouble of remembering another password. Just remember to use a secondary personal email to keep your YouMeTalks dating private. From there, you’ll have a blank-slate dating profile to fill out, free features to enjoy, and 20 bonus credits to spend. So, let me walk you through some of the avenues open to you with a YouMeTalks account.
Searching Guide
The first thing I do on any dating site is look through the dating profiles catalog and experiment with search filters to see if they help narrow down the pool of potential matches. YouMeTalks doesn’t go overboard with search tools, which makes them streamlined and easy to use but somewhat limited. Here’s what you need to know about them:
- The Search tab is the leftmost in the top menu and accessible from any page.
- You can switch between All, Online, and Following profiles.
- Search filters include the age range, country, and “I’m looking for”.
- YouMeTalks search filters accommodate heterosexual and LGBTQ+ members.
- Each profile matching your search parameters only displays the name and the number of photos. You need to click on the photo to view the full profile, but you can add them to favorites to return to later.
- You can also use the People tab (second from the right in the top menu) to browse random profiles, like or skip them. Ladies will get notified about your likes and may reach out in turn.
Overall, I’m a fan of the YouMeTalks minimalist search interface. It had just enough filters to help me find a handful of girls to chat with.
Messaging Guide
Communication tools are at the heart of any online dating experience, and YouMeTalks has a surprisingly diverse range of options for international singles, such as:
- The chat window is front and center in every dating profile, right under a short bio.
- You can start a conversation by sending a free wink or a default message, but I suggest opening with something more personal.
- The “Send media” button lets you attach photos or videos, and the “Stickers” button lets you spruce up conversations.
- The button in the top right-hand corner switches between live chat and mail interfaces when you want to write a longer message or your match is offline.
- Chats and Mail tabs are available via the top menu and list all your active conversations.
- You can sort through chats and mail chains using built-in tools, which is helpful when juggling multiple conversations.
I received plenty of messages and sent out even more during my test run. I noticed that the YouMeTalks response rate was higher than on most dating sites I tested, at around 80%. With that in mind, I was especially grateful for subtle reminders of the costs in live chat. I was tempted to open every video I received, but I didn’t want to waste 50 credits every time.
Gift Guide
When you find someone special on YouMeTalks, small tokens of affection, virtual or tangible, can make your relationship all the stronger, and the dating site provides plenty of options to choose from:
- Virtual gifts and present delivery menus are accessible via dating profiles right under the chat window.
- Some ladies do not accept present delivery, so only the virtual gift option is available for them.
- There’s a broad range of typical virtual gifts, but the YouMeTalks catalog occasionally adds unique seasonal options.
- The present delivery catalog includes everything from a basic flowers-and-chocolate combo to lingerie, electronics, and jewelry. Delivery can take up to 14 days.
Considering the steep rates, I suggest you keep your gift-giving urges in check and start small. It’s the thought that counts. But if any of the girls become pushy and demand costly gifts, you’d better avoid them.
