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Topic : Dating apps are becoming less popular
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TITLE : Dating apps are becoming less popular

Dating apps are becoming less popular

 

 

Dating Apps Are Burning People Out for These Reasons, Hinge CEO Says

 

 

For nearly two decades, smartphones have played a huge role in romance, love and dating. Dozens of apps have been created to make it easier to meet a partner. However, dating app companies seem to be in trouble. The world's two largest companies have lost more than $40 billion in market value since 2021. Workers for these companies are losing their jobs. 

 

The reason for this is that fewer young people are paying to use the apps. The app companies rely on subscriptions to make a profit. However, many teenagers and people in their twenties no longer want to subscribe to use dating apps. Instead, they are choosing to use free platforms like Snapchat and TikTok to find romance.

 

In 2017, NBC News predicted that by 2040, the percentage of couples meeting online would be 70 per cent. Today in the United States, 30 per cent of adults, and over half of adults under 30, use dating apps. About a third of dating app users say they pay for them. However, times are changing. Younger people around the world have less money to spend on things like apps. The New York Times interviewed young people about dating apps. One 18-year-old student said she preferred to meet people in person or through direct messages on social media. She said dating apps were for "casual use, like a game". She added that none of her friends paid for them. She thought that paying for an app was a no-no.

 

 

Source : Breaking News English

 

Comprehension

How many U.S. adults have used a dating site or app according to recent statistics?
What percentage of dating app users in the U.S. are men, on average?
Why are dating app companies facing challenges, leading to job losses?
What alternative platforms are younger people choosing over paid dating apps?
What was NBC News' prediction for the percentage of couples meeting online by 2040?
How do younger people's spending habits impact their use of dating apps?
What was the preference of an 18-year-old student regarding meeting people and dating apps?
Why did the student in the article mention that paying for a dating app was a "no-no"?

Discussion

How has the rise of dating apps changed the way people approach relationships in today's society?
What factors might contribute to the decline in young people paying for dating apps?
Do you think dating apps are a good way to meet potential partners, or do you prefer traditional methods like meeting in person?
How do you think the shift towards free platforms like Snapchat and TikTok for dating impacts social interactions?
In what ways can dating apps influence people's perceptions of relationships and dating?
How can the use of dating apps affect the development of meaningful connections between individuals?
What role do you think technology plays in shaping modern relationships and dating practices?
How do cultural differences influence the popularity and use of dating apps around the world?
Do you believe that paying for a dating app is necessary to find a genuine relationship, or can free platforms be just as effective?
How can dating app companies adapt to the changing preferences of younger users to remain relevant in the market?

Vocabulary

Subscriptions - Payments made regularly to access a service or product.
Profit - The financial gain obtained from a business or investment.
Casual - Relaxed, informal, not formal or serious.
Prediction - A statement about what will happen in the future.
Challenges - Difficulties or obstacles that need to be overcome.
Preference - A greater liking for one alternative over another.
Impact - The effect or influence of one thing on another.
Perceptions - The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.