Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z admit they want to ditch dating apps and social media to find love more traditionally – after admitting online dating has “killed true romance”.
- A survey found that 59 percent of young adults aged 18 to 24 would like to meet potential partners in a more traditional way — on the train or in a pub like their parents did
- Another 68 percent said they hadn’t found love through dating apps or online
They find dates easily through apps and social media, but many young people wish they could find love in a more romantic way — just like their parents did.
Though new partners are just a click away, nearly two-thirds of Gen Z — those 18 to 24 — say online dating has destroyed true romance and that love at first sight would beat love at first sight.
A survey for the memoir-writing service StoryTerrace found that 59 percent of young adults in the age group said parental love stories from meeting on a train, at a dance, or in a pub were far more romantic than their experiences and led to longer-lasting relationships.
Another 68 percent said they didn’t find true love through a dating app, and 33 percent were jealous of parents and grandparents for finding love.
Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z — those 18 to 24 — say online dating has destroyed true romance and that love at first sight beats love at first sight.
Rutger Bruining, Founder of StoryTerrace said: “Our research shows that people are looking for more romantic ways to find love.
“People prefer the narrative, ‘We met at an event, through someone, or just by chance’, rather than saying they met online.
“Modern love is a whole different ball game.”