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Essays on meeting people in real life, alternatives to swiping, and how scan-to-connect dating cards are changing dating in 2026.
July 4, 2026 · 6 min read
The best ways to meet someone in real life in 2026Nine places single adults are actually meeting people offline in 2026, and the one thing that makes any of them work.
July 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Where to find people you're actually compatible withWhy compatibility filters on dating apps don't work, and where compatible people actually cluster in real life.
July 2, 2026 · 4 min read
The chillest way to give someone your No.Regrets.Dating. cardIt's not a cold approach. It's a compliment and a connector in one. Here's how to hand over a card in ten seconds without making it a thing.
July 1, 2026 · 5 min read
How to get a date out of a No.Regrets.Dating. chat (in 5 to 7 days)The chat pattern that reliably converts a scan into a first date, plus how to use video chats and the AI wingmate to plan something you'll both love.
June 30, 2026 · 6 min read
The best alternatives to swiping on dating apps in 2026Seven modern alternatives to Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble: from scan-to-connect cards to matchmakers to third-space communities.
June 29, 2026 · 6 min read
What's the best dating card on the market, and how to use oneA comparison of scan-to-connect dating cards in 2026, and a practical guide to actually using one without it feeling weird.
June 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Why 'swipe fatigue' is real (and how to meet people in real life again)The research and the lived experience behind swipe fatigue in 2026, and a practical plan to reset your dating life offline.
June 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Tired of ghosting? Why IRL dating cards are replacing dating apps in 2026Ghosting rates on dating apps hit record highs in 2026. Here's why physical dating cards are the fastest-growing alternative, and how they change the incentives.
June 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Fun challenges and cute ways to actually use your No.Regrets.Dating. cardThirteen low-pressure challenges, prompts, and moments to hand out your card, so it stops living in your wallet and starts living in your week.