For busy Hong Kongers, gym time is not just about getting fit – it also presents an opportunity to mingle with potential love interests. Many people in the city’s CrossFit communities have been meeting romantic partners at the gym, bonding over their shared commitment to fitness.

Grindr may have pioneered digital dating for the LGBTQ+ community, but its one-size-fits-all approach has left plenty to be desired. Her is giving queer women a space to call their own, creating a virtual community in which to meet like-minded individuals as friends or potential partners.

As swiping right has become the default in digital dating, OkCupid is reinforcing its core value of ‘substance over selfies’ with an ad campaign that reclaims the acronym DTF. By exploring the ways people get to know each other beyond the physical, it’s making a statement against hook-up culture.

While dating apps have been a major disruptor in the ways we find love, Gen Yers in the UK have seemingly grown tired of swiping at a screen. Instead, many are turning back to the old ways, seeking real-life experiences and more spontaneous human interactions as they search for romance.