Americans are saying they're tired of the dating apps,

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Why it worked

The video leverages a relatable topic (dating apps) and presents surprising statistics, encouraging engagement through a direct question to the audience.

Summary

The video discusses the prevalence of online dating apps, showing that over 50% of couples now meet online. It prompts viewers to share how they met their partners or if they plan to stop using dating apps.

Structure

1Americans are tired of dating apps
2Over 50% of couples meet online
3How did you meet your partner?
4Will you give up dating apps?
5Share in the comments

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Are you giving up on the most popular dating apps in 2026? #greenscreen #dating #relationshipgoals #TikTokTaughtMe

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The Most Popular Dating Apps in the U.S. Share of U.S. respondents who said they had used the following dating services in the past 12 months Tinder 37% Bumble 35% Badoo 22% Plenty of Fish 21% Hinge 20% eHarmony 19% BlackPeopleMeet 18% Match 18% 848 U.S. respondents (18-64 y/o) who used dating services surveyed Oct. 2024-Sep. 2025 Source: Statista Consumer Insights statista Relationship Goals HOW COUPLES MEET IN THE US College Through family Through friends Online Work Bar Grade school Neighbors 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Source: "How Couples Meet and Stay Together", a longitudinal study of social life in the US by M. J. Rosenfeld, Reuben J. Thomas, and Sonia Hausen. Analysis of original survey data (n=6,519). 'Bars & restaurants' category deleted to not double count couples who meet out-out. MARCUS GARRETT >THEMARCUSGARRETT.COM

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Americans are saying they're tired of the dating apps, but for now, over 50% of couples will first meet online. How did you and your partner meet, or if you're still single, will you be giving up the dating apps? Let us know in the comments.