You had to meet someone in person (often by chance), strike up a conversation, and see where things went. Or, you could go to a matchmaker or “order a bride.”

While the traditional ways of meeting someone and falling in love haven’t completely died, the rise of so many dating apps means that how you meet and fall in love has changed.

And that begs the question: Does the rise of dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge mean the death of romance in modern love?

• The number of Americans who don’t have a steady partner has reached a record high. According to a study by the Institute for Family Studies, this number is more than 50% of 18 to 35 year old Americans.
• Each year, fewer Americans are planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day. In 2009, 63% of the survey respondents planned their V-day celebrations compared to a 52% in 2023. Continua a leggere