The latest Singles in America study dropped a statistic that deserves more attention: 30.8% of singles are currently celibate. When you add those who have been celibate in the past or would consider it in the future, nearly 54% of the dating population sees celibacy as a viable choice.

We live in a paradox. Never before have we been more educated about mental health, boundaries, and healthy relationship dynamics. We celebrate authenticity, normalize therapy, and openly discuss trauma responses. Yet despite all this awareness, our collective desire to date has plummeted, and our dating culture has become increasingly hostile.

The latest Singles in America study reveals shocking dating statistics that explain the modern dating crisis. Professional matchmaker analyzes what these numbers mean for finding love in 2025.

New research reveals a startling trend: nearly half of all singles didn’t go on a single date in 2024. Here’s what’s really happening in modern dating — and why it might not be what you think.

As a matchmaker, I possess something rare in our modern world: genuine insight into human nature at its most raw and unfiltered. Through countless interviews with singles, I gather intelligence that no other profession can claim. Therapists see people in crisis, friends see them through rose-colored glasses, but I see them as they truly are when they're trying to connect with another human being.

The dating term “short king” might seem like a win for men under 5'8", but it’s quietly reinforcing stereotypes that do more harm than good. What started as an internet celebration of shorter men has turned into a trap; one that pressures men to “perform” confidence instead of just being themselves.

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After spending years interviewing thousands of singles as a professional matchmaker, I thought I’d seen it all. But a recent New York Post article about NYC singles canceling dates over their feelings about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has revealed just how utterly ridiculous our dating culture has become.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s Hinge dating app success with wife Rama Duwaji reveals why character matters more than the platform in modern relationships.

New York City’s dating scene has become synonymous with endless swiping, ghosting, and the paradox of choice that leaves millions of singles feeling more isolated than ever. As a professional matchmaker who has witnessed the devastating effects of app-based dating on genuine connection, I’m here to tell you why it’s time to delete those apps and rediscover authentic ways to meet your person in the greatest city in the world.

We are living through an unprecedented era of burnout. Between the relentless demands of modern work culture, the crushing weight of daily responsibilities, and the constant barrage of distressing news cycles, millions of people are operating on emotional fumes. Now, a new culprit has emerged to compound this crisis: dating apps.

Having experienced firsthand both the high-pressure luxury market and the alternative approach I now practice, I’m pleased to report that director-writer Celine Song’s A24 film largely succeeds in depicting the genuine trials and tribulations of working in high-end matchmaking.

Miami's dating scene is as vibrant and complex as the city itself. With its blend of international sophistication, beach culture, and professional ambition, the Magic City attracts successful singles from around the world. Yet for many accomplished Miami professionals, finding a meaningful, lasting relationship remains surprisingly elusive.

Enter Nick Rosen of Met By Nick, Miami's premier matchmaking service that's transforming how the city's most discerning singles approach love and relationships.

You’re Smart. Successful. But Dating Still Feels Like a Time Suck.

You’ve built a good life. You’re confident in most areas.
But when it comes to dating? It still feels like guesswork.

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As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, June ushers in a season of possibility for singles looking to make meaningful connections. Whether you're newly single or have been navigating the dating scene for a while, summer—and particularly June—offers unique opportunities to meet potential partners in settings that naturally foster authentic interactions. At Met By Nick, we've seen countless success stories bloom alongside summer flowers, and we're here to share our expertise on making the most of this vibrant dating season.

Nick’s Guide to Intentional Matchmaking is a step-by-step roadmap to finding meaningful connection in today’s challenging dating landscape. Unlike generic dating advice that focuses on superficial tactics, this guide addresses the root causes of dating dissatisfaction and provides actionable frameworks for authentic connection.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year, I’ve found myself thinking less about wellness in the polished, motivational sense-and more about something that is more sensitive to talk about: loneliness.

Dating is supposed to feel exciting. Hopeful. Even fun. But for a lot of people right now, it feels more like an unpaid part-time job with no clear reward. You’re stuck in the loop of swiping, matching, messaging, waiting, following up, waiting again, and trying to decode silence.

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In a dating world dominated by swipes, pseudoscience, and performance, matchmaking offers something radical: truth. This manifesto explores why matchmaking isn’t a luxury—it’s the antidote to modern disconnection. Written by matchmaker Nick Rosen, it’s a call to reclaim dating as intentional, human, and deeply real.