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'Sick of swiping': the dating event where your mates make the pitch for you
‘Date My Mate’ nights, which involve pitching a friend to a room of singles, are gaining momentum across the country
TL;DR
- "Date My Mate" events involve friends pitching single individuals to a room of other singles.
- The events are gaining popularity as a more human and less stressful alternative to dating apps.
- Presentations at the events often include personal details and even humorous or embarrassing anecdotes about the single person.
- Despite the fun format, the events aim to combat dating app addiction and the "illusion of choice" offered by premium memberships.
- While tickets are evenly split by gender, more single women tend to sign up, mirroring disparities seen in online dating.
- Organizers hope to expand the concept to other demographics, such as "Pitch Your Parent" events.