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

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 ...

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

Run clubs, cycling groups, bird-watching meetups, intramural sports and book clubs have all become unexpected romantic hubs.

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 ...