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My generation has lost the ability to date in real life. Dating apps aren’t helping
Gen Z has become completely dependent on dating apps. But it’s not because we’re modern: it’s because we’re scared.
- Gen Z has become completely dependent on dating apps. But it’s not because we’re modern: it’s because we’re scared.
Key Takeaways
- My generation has lost the ability to date in real life. Dating apps aren’t helping
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- Left: Gen Z has become completely dependent on dating apps. But it’s not because we’re modern: it’s because we’re scared.
- Center: Gen Z has become completely dependent on dating apps. But it’s not because we’re modern: it’s because we’re scared.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Factuality: High 100%
Ownership: The Age (AU) (Corporate)
Timeline of this story
- 5m agoThe Age (AU): Gen Z has become completely dependent on dating apps. But it’s not because we’re modern: it’s because we’re scared.
- 5m agoBrisbane Times (AU): Gen Z has become completely dependent on dating apps. But it’s not because we’re modern: it’s because we’re scared.
- 5m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Gen Z has become completely dependent on dating apps. But it’s not because we’re modern: it’s because we’re scared.
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