With dating apps dominating our love life and the tendency to get stuck in the 'talking stage', singletons are looking for new ways to stand out from the crowd and find love.
Many have turned to sober dating as a result of this – ditching drinks in a bar in favour of coffee shops, possibly as a result of Gen Z's increasing sobriety.
Increased consciousness around health, wellness and general safety means more and more are choosing to be sober on a first date – and dating expert Pippa Murphy believes this could actually help you make "better connections" and find the one.