Someone in Chicago is over bars and dating apps, looking for new ways to meet people

Make a plan to check out something new — whether you’re good at it, or just curious — every few months until you find your place. (Angela Cheng/Sun-Times)

Dear Ismael,

I just read the column about the 85-year-old woman who was seeking dating alternatives to online dating apps. And I thought to myself, “Wow. It seems dating apps are just not an option really at any age.” I am 29 and find dating apps to be ghastly. Mostly because, in my experience, most people on there are actually not looking for meaningful connections, or to engage in the fun but also “work” of getting to know someone and cultivating a relationship.