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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

10 huge stars who’ve completely given up on dating, from Whoopi Goldberg to Stevie Nicks

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Dating can be tough. Thumb cramp from endless swiping, hours wasted at conversationally one-sided drinks, attempts to swerve duplicitous catfishing and trauma from sudden ghosting has led many singletons to wonder: maybe it’s actually way better to just be alone?

Celibacy is on the rise amongst younger generations. For the first time on record, the number of people who are married has dropped below 50 per cent in England and Wales.

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