Do We Still Need Gay Bars? Or Have Dating Apps Replaced Them?
LGBTQIA+ Community & Culture, Dating & Relationships, Social Connections, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health & Connection, Queer Spaces & Nightlife Brodie West LGBTQIA+ Community & Culture, Dating & Relationships, Social Connections, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health & Connection, Queer Spaces & Nightlife Brodie West

Do We Still Need Gay Bars? Or Have Dating Apps Replaced Them?

We don’t need gay bars anymore—we have Grindr." When I heard a younger gay guy say this in Sydney, it hit me in a way I wasn’t expecting. Have LGBTQIA+ spaces really become redundant, or have we just changed how we connect? With Gen Z socialising differently, dating less, and feeling lonelier than ever, what does this mean for the future of our community spaces? And if gay bars disappear, what do we lose?

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Reimagining Connection in a Post-Dating-App World
LGBTQIA+ community, Technology and Culture, Mental Health & Well-being, Relationships and Dating, Social Trends Brodie West LGBTQIA+ community, Technology and Culture, Mental Health & Well-being, Relationships and Dating, Social Trends Brodie West

Reimagining Connection in a Post-Dating-App World

Dating apps once revolutionised connection, but today they’re losing their allure. From ghosting to endless swiping, many feel these platforms prioritise transactions over authenticity. As we seek deeper connections, movements like “slowmance” and community-led meetups are taking centre stage. It’s time to rethink how we meet, grow, and build relationships that truly matter.

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