Why we’ve fallen out of love with dating apps

Why we’ve fallen out of love with dating apps

pathdoc/ShutterstockDating apps have transformed how people meet romantic partners. But they seem to be falling out of favour. Data shows that last year, four of the biggest dating apps in the UK lost over a million users between them. And research my colleague and I worked on suggested that this is because people have become frustrated and bored with digital matchmaking. The frustration is usually the result of inconsiderate behaviour from othe…

Dating apps are dead, bring on the meet cute!

Dating in the digital age is daunting. After swiping on and off for what felt like years, I finally matched with “John,” an alternative yet nerdy guy with a big heart working in the nonprofit space who had great local coffee and beer recommendations. He seemed worth getting to know some more. We texted consistently for about a week, discussing our likes and dislikes, family histories and career paths. I even went as far as to recommend my favori…