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"Instead of allowing that heartbreak to harden me, I decided to transmute it…" — read the founder's full story
When I first started navigating the dating world, I had no idea who I was, what I truly wanted, or even what kind of partner was right for me. I lacked confidence, but I also didn't want to be alone. As someone naturally shy, dating apps felt like the easiest way to put myself out there without having to fully step into the spotlight.
Over the years, I went on countless dates trying to find someone who was genuinely who they claimed to be. I experienced everything from people lying about their age or appearance, to dates where there was little to no effort, conversations that ended in ghosting, connections that started intensely and disappeared just as fast, and situations where intentions were completely different from what was presented.
The hardest experiences weren't always the obviously bad ones. Sometimes the most painful moments came from believing you had finally found someone different, someone real, only to later discover that the connection was built on dishonesty.
That experience forced me to ask myself a question:
Why can we review businesses, products, and services, but have no meaningful tools to help us navigate one of the most emotionally impactful parts of our lives?
Why is it so hard to say I'm sorry to someone you believed had great potential?? Especially when all I want is another chance. Mistakes happen. It's what we do. That mistake shouldn't have to last forever.
Dating today often feels fast, disposable, and disconnected. There's very little accountability, and people can easily move from one connection to the next without considering the emotional impact they leave behind.
My last heartbreak was worse than any I've experienced before. I found myself wishing there had been a way to know more before investing so deeply. Not to judge someone unfairly, but to better understand patterns, experiences, and intentions. I also found myself wishing there was a way to help the next person avoid the same pain.
Instead of allowing that heartbreak to harden me, I decided to transmute it into something that encourages clarity, communication, and accountability.
And ta da, Welp was born.
Welp was created to help people navigate dating with greater awareness, balanced perspectives, and honest experiences from real interactions. The goal is not to attack or shame people, but to create a space where users can make more informed choices while encouraging better behavior and healthier connections overall.
I truly hope Welp helps people feel less confusion, and let's you use your voice in a healthy manner.