Karen, 42

Coral Gables has its charms — good weather, great food, and enough culture to keep things interesting. I've lived here for years and it still surprises me sometimes. I'm a person who pays attention to things, and I find that people who do the same tend to be worth knowing.

I chose to be sober because I wanted to be fully present for my life — not half there. On most apps that meant explaining myself constantly. Here it means I'm simply matched with people who already understand. That changes everything about how a first conversation feels.