Denton singles seek more intentional IRL connections

Local reporting points to a shift away from dating apps toward structured, face-to-face formats, including blind dating, sapphic speed dating, and queer-friending events. App fatigue, catfishing, and AI-generated profiles are key drivers; activity-based venues such as The Pony reinforce the broader preference for lower-pressure in-person connection, although some cited events may have concluded.