Gen Z is walking away from swipe-based apps and turning to hobby spaces — running, reading and sports — to meet romantic ...

Group activities built around shared interests have emerged as some of the most active spaces for romantic connection.

Swipe fatigue sets in: Over 75% of Gen Z users report burnout from dating apps, citing passive, repetitive experiences and a lack of genuine chemistry. Book clubs spark romance: A 2025 survey found 23 ...

Gen Z is reviving the meet-cute through book clubs, run clubs and in-person events that feel more genuine and less ...

Gen Z daters are increasingly leaving swipe-based apps like Tinder and Hinge for in-person connections built through hobby groups such as run clubs, book clubs and craft meetups. Surveys show ...

Sitting at a Logan Square coffee shop last month, Penny Gibbons hid her face from a man ordering at the counter. With a nervous laugh, she explained why she was avoiding him. “He actually ghosted me a ...

Being single on Valentine's Day is not easy - and the rest of the year can get lonely as well. Nina Ward has spent more than 20 years heading her own singles ministry and recently merged her group ...