I'm Tired of Tinder - It's Time To Get Out There and Meet People 8 May 2026 Endless matches, zero chemistry - dating apps are everywhere, but for many women, real connection still feels out of reach. Maybe the answer isn't another swipe, but stepping back into the real world, writes Elizabeth G. Quit online dating image courtesy Kenzhar Sharap/Pexels It's official. Dating apps are the pits. According to Ofcom, dating app usage throughout the UK dropped 16% between 2023 and 2024. The last time I logged into a dating app was a couple of years ago. Instant regret.