Dating built on shared values
Meet people who share your values, life goals, and vision for a relationship. Intentional matches on what actually lasts.
Attraction brings two people together, but shared values are what keep them together. That is the simple idea behind Intentional's values-based matching. Instead of matching on photos and proximity alone, we help marriage-minded singles in the United States find people who are aligned on the things that sustain a relationship for decades.
Why shared values matter
Research and lived experience agree: couples who share core values are more likely to build lasting, satisfying relationships. Values shape how you spend money, raise children, spend weekends, handle conflict, and define a good life. When those foundations align, the rest is easier. When they do not, no amount of chemistry fixes it.
The eight core values we match on
Family
Whether building a family is central to your life and future.
Career
How much ambition and professional drive shape your identity.
Adventure
Your appetite for new experiences, travel, and risk.
Stability
The importance of routine, security, and a steady foundation.
Community
How much friendship, neighborhood, and belonging matter to you.
Creativity
The role of art, expression, and making in your life.
Faith
The centrality of spiritual belief and religious practice.
Growth
Your commitment to learning, self-improvement, and change.
You rate each value by importance, from low to essential. We use those ratings, alongside your lifestyle, family plans, faith, and dealbreakers, to score how well you align with every potential match.
How we score compatibility
Each match comes with a compatibility score and a breakdown across values, communication, lifestyle, logistics, and emotional availability. You can see your shared values and any dealbreaker conflicts before you connect, so you make an informed choice instead of a guess.
Dealbreakers, respected
Some things are non-negotiable, and that is fine. You set your dealbreakers during onboarding, and we filter out incompatible matches before you ever see them. That means less time on people who will never work and more time on the ones who might.
Values-based dating in the United States
Intentional is built for American singles who want a serious, values-aligned relationship. Whether you are focused on faith, family, or building a stable life together, you will find people here who share that vision.
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