Apps News Dating On Apps, And The Old Fashioned Way

Don't Just Fall For The Apps: Why You Shouldn't Knock Off Speed Dating

In a culture built around instant connections, dating apps have become almost instinctive. You open one, swipe a little, maybe match, maybe don’t. After months or even years of swiping, many singles ... Read More

Dating apps are doomed because Gen Z is locked in on meet-cutes, former Hinge content lead says: They want to vibe their way through meeting people

That’s led more people to start hosting in-real-life meetups like Max Gomez, a Gen Z communications professional, who hosted a “Champagne and Shackles” party to match up partygoers. They posted fliers ... Read More

In the age of online dating, these actors are bringing old-fashioned romance to the stage

Dating Games is a collection of five plays about modern dating, filled with all the awkward, sincere and laugh-out-loud moments that come with it. Read More

Dating apps are making it difficult for single short kings

When Michel Legrand opened a dating app in his early 20s, he realized his height had become a liability. At 5’3”, he was competing in a digital marketplace where women’s preferences were made brutally ... Read More

In the age of algorithms, one Irish town still does love the old-fashioned way

Young people dance in The Matchmaker Bar during the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland, on Sept. 27. The annual event, known as Europe's biggest matchmaking festival, draws ... Read More

Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores

Two of China’s most popular gay-dating apps have disappeared from app stores in the country, reinforcing fears of a widening crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and online content. Read More

We met the old-fashioned way.

And by “old-fashioned,” of course I mean the Facebook Dating AI assistant. I didn’t even know Facebook Dating was a thing, and it’s already worse than I could have guessed. I think “Meta’s dating ... Read More