Ghosting, breadcrumbing, one-night stands: are we done with dating apps?

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  this is the guardian today how dating apps lost their shine Anna,

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  who is one of the producers on our show,

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  came into work the other day with a story about her latest adventure on London's dating scene.

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  So I was in Charlton coming back from the Lido.

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  It's very suburban.

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  There's no one really around.

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  This guy walks towards me, noticed him looking at me, but didn't think anything of it.

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  And then there was this beat as we walked past each other.

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  And through my headphones, I heard him say, excuse me.

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  how old are you?

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  Right?

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  And I was like, that is seriously weird.

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  But I will answer honestly.

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  So, you know, despite being a bit confused, I was like, I'm 29.

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  How old are you?

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  And he said, I'm 24.

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  And I was thinking, this is the weirdest interaction I've ever had with another person.

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  At which point he goes, I'm really sorry to do this, but can I get your number?

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  And I am dating.

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  You know, he was kind of cute.

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