Scott and SadieDating is a lot different than it was 40 years ago, and here’s another reason why: In the ’80s, it would’ve been a RED FLAG if someone you hadn’t met wanted to go on a hike through the woods.
Now, according to a report from a matchmaking company, first dates that involve something ACTIVE are 25% more likely to lead to a second date than meet-ups at bars, restaurants, or coffee shops. (It’s unclear if they included the dates that didn’t survive the woods. Kidding!)
Active dates are “anything that gets people on their feet and experiencing something new . . . like visiting a museum, strolling through botanical gardens, attending a concert, grabbing a bite at a food truck, or taking a cooking class.”
And hiking IS included. In fact, hiking boasts a whopping 50% success rate.
Bars used to be a popular option. Having a drink or two can relax you if you’re at a place you’re able to talk and get to know each other.
But that’s becoming less popular for EVERYONE. Boomers are the least interested in going to a bar . . . and Gen Z’ers see the least success following first dates at a bar.
An expert in the report said, “More singles are seeking alcohol-free ways to connect and create a space for authentic conversation and emotional chemistry to grow organically.”
Online dating apps probably contribute to this: There can be plenty of conversation about shared interests virtually. What’s lacking is a chance to get out and DO SOMETHING.
Also: And this is just a guess . . . but can we assume that bars are still more likely to lead to SEXUAL RELATIONS than trudging through mud?
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