After spending the first half of my twenties in the New York City dating scene, I came to the realisation that I’ve met most of my ex-boyfriends on the internet. This isn’t to say that organic meetings haven’t happened, as I’ve had my fair share of awkward and flirty introductions with 25 year olds at a bar. The occasions were accompanied by one of the following: Going on a forgettable first date or never speaking again. After each experience, I found my way back to the all-so-familiar habit of swiping through the apps.
So, I knew it was time to try something new, which my 19-year-old self once feared: Speed dating.
