With the new year comes new slides — and the fact that this Sunday is the busiest day of the year for online dating makes sense for these NYC singles.
“It’s a bit like: ‘I want to make a change in my life. I just spent New Year’s Eve hugging a random stranger and feeling awkward because I didn’t have anyone,'” said West Village comedian and Hinge user Jared Freid, whose special “Jared Freid: 37 and Single” is streaming on Netflix.
“Also in January there are not many things, there are fewer events, fewer happy hours, there are no parties. So you’re like, “How do I fill that time?”
Dating apps report a drastic increase in matches and messages on “Dating Sunday,” the first Sunday of the year.
On Hinge, Dating Sunday saw a 27% increase in likes and a 29% increase in messages last year compared to the Sunday average.
The league saw 38% more messages and 53% more matches.
Stephanie Kiser of Astoria, who is on Hinge and The League, said the increase is understandable now that the holidays are over.
“I’m not on apps much during November and December because it’s the busiest time of the year. And then January comes and it’s like, ‘Oh s–t,'” she told The Post.
Jade Shenker, who got divorced early last year, believes that spending time with family over the holidays also puts singles in a couple mood.
“She. . . to entice you to start thinking about those things, sharing those moments with someone,” she said.
Danny Mondello, who lives in Brooklyn, sees the appeal of slide Sundays.
“Sunday is equally known for the day of relaxation, the day when you stay at home and socialize with. . . your significant other. And I think if you don’t have a significant other, you’re going to use Sunday to find that person,” he said.
“And most people are home and hung out on Sundays, at least I am.”
Erika Ettin, a Brooklyn-based online dating coach, said Sunday’s date is the perfect storm.
“Historically, Sunday has been the busiest day for online dating, perhaps because a good way to beat Sunday fears is to distract yourself in the hope of meeting a partner. Add to that New Year’s resolutions and you have a meeting on Sunday,” she said.
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