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Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it's no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200 (fortune.com)

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[-] SuperZutsuki@hexbear.net 17 points 2 weeks ago

You just gotta hang out with the right people and flirt with all of them until something clicks. I don't fuck with the apps.

[-] Florn@hexbear.net 18 points 2 weeks ago

Finding the right people is even harder than the apps

[-] SuperZutsuki@hexbear.net 19 points 2 weeks ago

It wasn't quick but the age old advice of go to hobby/activity groups, get to know people, and keep showing up eventually pays off. Also, go to shows and festivals and chat people up. I met my (one street over) neighbors at a local festival and now we hang out pretty frequently.

[-] tocopherol@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I would say it takes longer but isn't harder for most because using the apps harms your psyche.

Edit: I know people who have had success finding a good partner, it can be alright probably, it just isn't for me and most are owned by Match who sell your facial data to Palantir

[-] Florn@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago

I'm built different, I get a little dopamine hit from swiping left on rancid profiles

[-] Le_Wokisme@hexbear.net 17 points 2 weeks ago

ok zero people within 100 miles besides me will wear a mask. i did have a weekly thing before covid but either nobody was interested or they were too coy for me to pick up on it.