According to April Masini in her feature with the New York Post, the shift away from dinner dates is largely driven by practicality. With platforms like Tinder and OkCupid making it easier to meet multiple potential partners, people often go on several dates in a short period. Masini explains that this makes expensive, time-consuming dinners less appealing, especially when there’s uncertainty about compatibility. She highlights that casual meetups reduce pressure, cost, and emotional risk, while also making it easier to end things quickly if there’s no connection. Her insights reflect a broader cultural shift toward efficiency, flexibility, and emotional boundaries in dating, where convenience often replaces traditional romantic rituals.
