People are burning out on dating apps for two reasons, Hinge CEO says

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Dating app fatigue is real, Hinge's CEO admits. But for its part, Hinge is trying to change that through new AI features.

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Here's how to get Tinder Select, the dating app's exclusive $499-a-month membership

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Tinder's 10th anniversary took place in September 2022.

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Tinder's $500 a Month Membership Tier Has Me Embracing Loneliness

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Tinder isn’t the best at reading the room or taking a hint.

Who you follow on Instagram could be costing you dates

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Following a lot of hyper-sexualized content on social media may be turning off potential dates in the real world.

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Tinder's 'rizz-first redesign' feels like a really cringe-worthy attempt at wooing Gen Z

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Tinder's new look

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Heck no to hookups: Why college students are staying away from dating apps

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The majority of college students aren't using dating apps — with many preferring to meet potential partners in person.

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College Students Dump Dating Apps as Bumble CEO Steps Down

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Young people are breaking up with dating apps, according to a new poll from Axios, showing that 79% of college students don’t use any dating apps.

Your mom can now recommend matches for you on Tinder

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Tinder's new matchmaker feature lets your friends and family play Cupid for you on the app, but don't worry, they won't be able to message anyone on your behalf.

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Tinder Matchmaker Lets Your Friends and Family Play Cupid

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On Monday, Tinder added a matchmaking feature that gives users’ friends and family members autonomy to hand-pick who they should date. The move aims to streamline the process of getting other people’s opinions and allows them to recommend potential matches within the app.

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How inflation and loneliness are killing Gen Z's dating game

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Some Gen Zers report moving away from expensive dating in search of other social activities.
Some Gen Zers report moving away from expensive dating in search of other social activities.

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