We asked Charlotte singles to share their hot takes on dating in the city, and their pain points ranged from the pool of prospects to dating app culture.
Why it matters: More than 100 readers and Instagram followers weighed in — and gave the dating scene a solid “F,” a downgrade from a “C” a decade ago.
Charlotte singles graded the city’s dating scene a “F” in recent survey in less than 24 hours.
Big picture: Singles describe a growing list of frustrations, from the dating pool itself to how people connect in the city.
- Many say it’s hard to build something lasting in a city where so many people are new, in transition, or unsure how long they’ll stay.
- Others argue dating apps have created a sense of constant abundance, where someone “better” is always a swipe away, leading people to keep browsing instead of investing.
- And despite Charlotte’s rapid growth, several respondents said the scene can feel surprisingly small, like the same pool of people cycling through the same circles.
Here’s what local singles are saying about what it’s like to date in Charlotte:
“Dating in Charlotte is like I-77 at 5pm — no one knows why we’re stopped, no one’s moving forward, and somehow we’re all still optimistic for no reason.”…