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Some young people ditching dating apps and opting for old-fashioned alternatives

By Anna Marie Yanny
Published August 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM EDT

For some, online dating brings love. For others, it's emotionally fatiguing. That's why some young people are ditching dating apps and creating in-person alternatives.

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Anna Marie Yanny
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