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The fatigue of dating apps has a solution: learning salsa or chasing someone dressed as a chicken

CNN Portugal6 September 2026 at 18:00

More and more singles are abandoning digital dating apps and seeking in-person experiences to meet new people. The fatigue with dating apps, which includes repetitive swipe gestures, monotonous conversations and dates that do not lead to meaningful relationships, has led many to look for alternatives outside the virtual world.

Among the chosen alternatives are activities such as salsa nights, where participants can interact physically in a social environment, and more unusual experiences such as runs or chases involving people dressed as chickens, which function as icebreakers and create connections in a more natural way.

The phenomenon reflects a broader trend of fatigue with dating app culture, where many feel that technological intermediation prevents the formation of authentic relationships. In-person experiences are seen as a way to circumvent these limitations, allowing for more genuine and spontaneous interactions.

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