It's Been A Minute With Sam Sanders

If the apps aren't working for you, don't stress – there’s a different way to date.Dating apps have quickly become a fixture of modern dating. They do work for a lot of people – but many are also dissatisfied with the endless swiping and paywalled features. With the apps so ubiquitous, is it still possible to date offline? Or have dating apps made some people too scared of face-to-face rejection?Brittany is joined by Manuela López-Restrepo, All Things Considered producer and writer, to get into her offline dating journey – and what she’s learned along the way.(0:00) Are you fed up with dating apps? Us too!(4:48) The dating app paradox: who makes money when you swipe...(15:09) How dating apps change what rejection feels like(23:05) A trip to a real life singles night (will Manuela find a date?)Want more about modern dating? Check out these episodes:The embarrassing truth of dating menIt's never too late to find a good relationship. Here's proof.Your date gave you 'The Ick?' That might be a YOU problem.Support