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Dating apps aren’t the enemy, but they’re not the enemy. Here’s how to find love offline

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In-person dating and singles events increased by 51 percent in 2024 , according to Eventbrite data.

My TruBond is a “white-glove dating service” that aims to curb loneliness through in-person mixers.

The next frontier of dating seems to return to the old ways of courtship that require a lot more intention and investment.

Singles are assigned an expert (human) matchmaker who then does everything on your behalf, from prescreening to date planning.

Tawkify is a veteran player in the evolving matchmaking market.

The company bills itself as an antidote to the chaos of dating apps .

Not everyone is a believer in the company's pay-to-date model.