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Dating habits are changing — again. Here are 3 trends and tips for navigating them

Technology, burnout and generational differences are creating new habits in the dating scene. Two dating coaches share advice on how to navigate them.
While the ways to connect are evolving, two dating coaches say the goal is still to get off the chats and actually go on dates.

Technology, burnout and generational differences are creating new habits in the dating scene and bringing back old ones.

We spoke to two dating coaches about what trends they are seeing and how to have a good time when exploring your love life — whether you are new to the dating scene, coming back in or simply wanting to step up your game.

1. Speed dating is coming back

The mechanics of speed dating haven't really changed: You spend four to five minutes with a stranger and then move on to the next. Typically, you write down whether you'd like to see them again, and you find out later if they felt the same way about you. If so, you

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