For a decade, apps have dominated dating. But now singles are growing tired of swiping and are looking for new ways to meet people – or reverting to old ones

‘It’s quite soul-destroying’: how we fell out of love with dating apps::For a decade, apps have dominated dating. But now singles are growing tired of swiping and are looking for new ways to meet people – or reverting to old ones

  • some_guy@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It used to be socially acceptable to ask a stranger for their phone number. Some would agree, some wouldn’t and I’d thank them for their time.

    I tried this in 2019 at a restaurant and got a look like, “wtf is wrong with you?”

    I did well on dating apps when the format was like email because I could showcase my personality, which doesn’t come through easily in a text message format (never been good at small talk with strangers; writing letter let me really express myself). Luckily, I’ve found my partner, though I was worried it’d never happen.

    Modern dating apps also suck for dating if you have average looks.

    • P03 Locke@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      1 year ago

      It used to be socially acceptable to ask a stranger for their phone number. Some would agree, some wouldn’t and I’d thank them for their time.

      I tried this in 2019 at a restaurant and got a look like, “wtf is wrong with you?”

      Maybe at a bar, but I’ve never heard of that in a restaurant. It also depends on the context, too.

    • Iteria@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 year ago

      That’s because someone can easily track your address via a phone number. This is why I have a burner VoIP number to give out until I trust people.