As a 20-something, working professional in Manhattan, you can bet I\u2019m on at least one dating app. Before I dive into the perils of dating in this city, \u00a0let\u2019s discuss how dating apps have become so prevalent among singles in urban areas.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s hard not to stare at a group of girls swiping left<\/a> on their phones before the trailers start rolling in a movie theater, or notice when your male colleagues check their \u201cbagels<\/a>\u201d at noon on the dot. And when you\u2019re trying to find a relationship with the help of some tools, let\u2019s just say that navigating the online dating world is as fun as mining for gold in some Godforsaken place.<\/p>\n But one startup called The Dating Ring<\/a> wants to change all of your bad experiences with online dating and help you find your next great match. That means, no profile pictures, meaningless messages, or digital stalking. (Enter sigh of relief.)<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how it works: They call in the help of matchmakers, and users do an initial consultation with them. Afterward, the company will set the users up on curated one-on-one dates. The Dating Ring will choose a venue and make the reservation. Users just need to show up.<\/p>\n