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Gen Z Are Using These 4 Hobbies to Find Love Instead of Downloading Dating Apps

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A new EduBirdie study has found that 1 in 4 Gen Zers now use their hobbies to meet other singles. Rather than scrolling aimlessly on dating apps, they’re finding connections while partaking in their favorite activities or passions.

Wondering how you can get involved in this dating trend? Jaime Bronstein, LCSW, licensed relationship therapist at Dating.com, shares four hobbies that might improve your dating life and connect you with other singles.

According to the survey, 35% of Gen Z think outdoor hobbies make a date sexier. Run clubs are a prime example of such an activity.

“Run clubs are the new hottest place to meet people,” says Bronstein. “They become the social spots as bars, except everyone’s hydrated and emotionally available.”

Not to mention, joining a run club likely means you have a mutual goal of staying active and healthy, which is attractive to most singles. 

“There’s something about struggling through a long run, talking about how sore your muscles feel, and having the same goal, then grabbing coffee afterward that brings people together,” Bronstein says. “Running creates a shared experience........

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