For many single people in 2023, online dating can be a slog. Once the quickest and easiest places to find a partner, dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble and Hinge have become a struggle.
An increasing number of people have reported their displeasure at the rising cost of subscriptions fees, bots, an overwhelming amount of choice and other pet peeves that have been turning them off swiping for love.
People searching for love who are tired of dating apps are turning to ‘the world’s biggest social experiment’. Singletons all over the world are taking part in the Pear Ring scheme, which sees them wear a teal coloured ring in public to signify their single status.
According to Pear Ring, which has also been referred to as the 'single ring', the experiment has been a success and they to have sold out 91 per cent of their stock. Rather than a monthly subscription, members can join with a ‘one off participation fee’ of £19.99 which also gives them access to free events in their city.
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How does it work?
Pear say that the ring can be worn at many places like the gym, nightclub, while commuting or shopping. The goal is for two singles who are out in public to spot the rings on each other's fingers and strike up a conversation which hopefully leads to something.
Most recently, TV presenter Alison Hammond flashed her Pear Ring on national TV. Speaking on Good Morning Britain she said: “More people are wanting to meet people out and about and having a green ring might be a good idea so that people know you're single. As you can see, I've got my single ring on.”
The revolutionary scheme which is anti subscription based dating apps says: “If 1.2 billion singles around the world wore a little green ring on their finger to show they’re single, we wouldn't need dating apps. IRL connection is the mission,"
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