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Why more singles are giving up dating apps for real-life connections
Why more singles are giving up dating apps for real-life connections
Why more singles are giving up dating apps for real-life connections

Published on: 08/05/2026

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Singles are increasingly attending speed-dating nights, social mixers and community events as frustration with dating apps and swipe fatigue encourages more people to seek genuine connections in person. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

After years of endless swiping, ghosting and algorithm-driven matchmaking, many singles are stepping away from dating apps in favor of in-person social events as frustration with online dating continues to grow, according to Agape Matchmaking. From speed-dating nights to hobby-based meetups, organizers say face-to-face gatherings are attracting people looking for more authentic connections than they believe apps can provide.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/singles-are-quietly-ditching-one-dating-habit-for-something-unexpected.html

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