“Video chat was normalized, and it’s only natural that it would extend to dating, because dates can be really costly and time-consuming.”
So just as people are now saving time and money on commuting and eating out with hybrid work, they’re saving money on those first-impression drinks and dinners via hybrid dating.
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At the beginning of the pandemic, almost no Hinge users had been on a virtual date, per a survey conducted by the dating app. Now, close to half of them (44%) have been on a video date, and 65% of those people say they’ll incorporate virtual dating into their routines even when it is safe to meet in person.
37% of Hinge users say they’re open to being exclusive with someone before ever meeting in person.
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