When it comes to dating, what we want and how we want it is changing – post-pandemic, people want tangible relationships. After Tinder had its most swipes in history on the first Sunday after the onset of COVID-19, many have grown tired of swiping and are seeking more from the dating landscape.
Matthew McNeill Love is the co-founder of Thursday, the app which is redefining digital dating.
Nichi Hodgson is a journalist, broadcaster, and author who regularly contributes to The Guardian, BBC, and Sky News on sexual politics, relationships, and technology. Her latest book, The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder, is published by Little, Brown.
Tom Rasmussen is a writer based in London. Their recent book, First Comes Love, is a personal and analytical look at the history, present, and future of marriage and other formations of relationships.