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.

As people explore new dating possibilities, they’re seeking online dating spaces that prioritise personal preferences and safety. After looking at this behaviour in the Home and Relationships Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to nine Britons to find out what dedicated daters want from dating apps.

Offering an alternative to the high-speed swipe culture of modern dating, Jigsaw brings a fresh approach to finding love by encouraging meaningful and authentic connections. In an oversaturated and competitive dating landscape, can considerate apps provide users with a greater sense of connection?

Apart from offering what it’s been built to provide – chances at courtship – Chinese dating apps have taken on the role of agony aunt. Mainstream platforms are high-exposure, and this is pushing introverted young adults to turn to these apps as confidants, where they can divulge secrets and fears.