Dating industry flourishes during pandemic

Covid sees spike in demand for online dating services, with a notable change in people's expectations on finding a partner
Dating industry flourishes during pandemic

Dating has changed during the pandemic but people are still finding innovative - and safe - ways to meet. Picture: iStock

That old phrase ‘love will find a way’ has clearly been given new life in Ireland over the last 15 months. While leisure pursuits, business enterprises and social activity came to a complete halt in March 2020, the pursuit of romance remained one interest that bucked the general trend.

Within a month of the first lockdown, Intro matchmaking agency recorded a 60% spike in demand from clients determined to meet potential partners regardless of the social barriers in effect across the nation.

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