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 ...

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

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

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 ...