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Ms Shn Juay, CEO of dating platform Coffee Meets Bagel, noted that users today are often \u201cparalysed\u201d by endless options.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you’re presented with so many options \u2026 over time, your mind is just trained to think there’s always someone better, and you’re always looking for that someone better,\u201d she said. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd you may then pass on (profiles) that may be suitable for you or someone who you would have thought is attractive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Because of this, Coffee Meets Bagel limits users to about 20 curated matches a day and pushes them to move conversations offline quickly, or have their matches expire.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ms Juay said dating platforms remain appealing for their efficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Say, you knock off at 6pm or 7pm every day. How many offline events can you attend?\u201d she questioned.<\/p>\n
\u201cTime is really limited. The quantity that you can unlock (on a dating app) is far more than who you can see at a single offline event.\u201d<\/p>\n
Even after matching online, some singles struggle to find time to meet amid demanding work schedules.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Long working hours, rising living costs and shifting priorities have also led many young adults to focus on careers, friendships and personal growth over romance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Government data reflects this shift. As of 2024, more than three-quarters of Singaporeans aged 25 to 29 were single, and about four in 10 have never dated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n