One SALT member extended her distance filter by just one mile — and met the person she’d spend her life with. Here’s why one of our top Christian dating app tips is that tweaking your settings could make all the difference.

Christian Dating App Tips: Why Your Distance Filter Matters

Sometimes the smallest adjustment changes everything. When Jonel extended her distance filter from 53 to 54 miles, she had no idea she was about to match with Tyrin. Two years on, they’re together and grateful for that one extra mile. Here’s their story — and what it taught us about making the most of SALT.

Tyrin and Jonel’s Story

As Jonel and I recently marked two years since we first met, it felt like the right time to say thank you to the amazing team behind the scenes for the part you played in bringing us together.

Two years ago, we matched on SALT. I had just extended my distance on the app from 53 to 54 miles, and that extra mile made all the difference. One slightly risky opening line led to coffee, and then a new life began taking shape.

Neither of us knew what God was beginning.

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“One slightly risky opening line led to coffee, and then a new life began taking shape.”

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Tyrin and Jonel’s story is a reminder that the person God has for you might be sitting just outside your current search radius. If you haven’t revisited your distance filter recently, now is the time. Head into your SALT preferences, nudge that distance a little further than feels comfortable, and see who appears. You might also find that a well-chosen opening line — something specific to their profile — goes a lot further than a simple hello. Jonel’s story began with one slightly risky message to Tyrin. Neither of them knew what God was beginning. Neither will you — until you try. Download SALT today and give yourself the best possible chance of finding them.

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