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FOTAS: FOTAS speed dating event to be held Saturday at Aiken County Animal Shelter

  • Speed dating, developed in Los Angeles in 1998, allows individuals to meet potential partners in a structured environment and has grown in popularity since its decline in the 2010s due to dating apps.
  • Sabrina Friesen, a mental health counsellor, created Winnipeg Connect to facilitate speed dating events, which saw growth of 76% in attendance from 2023 to 2024.
  • Participants like Joseph David and Maryana Kravets appreciated speed dating for direct interaction, finding it preferable to dating apps, which they described as leading to 'swipe fatigue.'
  • Matt Paoli, founder of Flare Events, noted that speed dating appeals particularly to those who do not thrive on spontaneity and can benefit from the structured format.
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The Post and CourierThe Post and Courier

FOTAS: FOTAS speed dating event to be held Saturday at Aiken County Animal Shelter

Large dogs are fun, have big personalities and are loyal companions. They’re great exercise partners and tend to love car rides and going on adventures. Many large breeds are known for their patience and tolerance, making them great playmates for children. They also are loving and terrific cuddlers.

·Charleston, United States
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Speed dating can offer respite from ‘swipe fatigue’ in search for your Valentine

In a dating scene that has increasingly moved online, dating events offer personal touch alternative

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CBC NewsCBC News

'Swipe fatigue' from dating apps leading more people to try singles events, speed dating

Speed dating is seeing renewed popularity as more people find online dating apps don't offer the same quality connection as an in-person meeting.

·Canada
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The Gazette • Western University's Student Newspaper…The Gazette • Western University's Student Newspaper…

To swipe, or not to swipe: The modern-day digital dilemma

Swipe left, swipe right. The online world has provided convenience and community for people looking for love. But are we forgetting how to meet people in real life?

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Omroep BrabantOmroep Brabant

These singles are Tinder-tired and going speed dating: 'It's a meat judge'

The arrival of dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble and Happn has drastically changed the search for a suitable partner in recent years. Singles no longer have to go to the pub to find each other, but can find a match with just one swipe to the right. However, that doesn't work for Kevin, Anne, Owen and Fleur. They are “Tinder tired” and went on a speed date in the run-up to Valentine's Day to meet their perfect match in the wild. “The magic of se…

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Omroep Brabant broke the news in on Friday, February 14, 2025.
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