Why more singles are giving up dating apps for real-life connections

After years of endless swiping, ghosting and algorithm-driven matchmaking, many singles are stepping away from dating apps in favor of in-person social events as frustration with online dating continues to grow, according to Agape Matchmaking. From speed-dating nights to hobby-based meetups, organizers say face-to-face gatherings are attracting people looking for more authentic connections than they believe apps can provide.