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lifestyle2 years ago

JANA HOCKING: The Decline of Dating Apps - A Pictorial Proof

Jana Hocking declares dating apps obsolete, citing widespread user fatigue and a preference for "meet-cutes," spontaneous and charming first encounters that lead to romance. She shares success stories from social gatherings where friends bring single acquaintances, resulting in dates and engagements. Hocking suggests finding love by frequenting places where one's preferred type might hang out, leveraging friends' networks, and even using business cards with personal contact information to facilitate real-life connections. She encourages people to embrace the thrill of in-person dating over the convenience of digital interactions.

lifestyle2 years ago

"Dating Docs: The New Love Brokers for App-Weary Singles"

Singles disillusioned with traditional dating apps like Tinder and Bumble are turning to a novel approach to find love: creating personal "dating documents" on Google Docs. This trend gained traction after dating app burnout became a common issue, as acknowledged by Hinge's CEO. Users share their dating documents publicly, detailing their interests, relationship goals, and personal information, in hopes of finding a more genuine connection. The approach has been met with varying levels of success, with some finding potential matches and appreciating the deeper conversations facilitated by the format, while others are still waiting for the right connection. The trend reflects a shift towards more effortful and personalized methods in the online dating scene.