PhDs & Pints: Why TF Is Dating in NYC So Hard?

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About this Event
Why TF Is Dating in NYC So Hard?
Too Many Choices, Not Enough Options

Eight million people in New York City, endless dating apps, and somehow... still no one to date?

If you've ever deleted a dating app only to download it again a week later, wondered why everyone seems to have commitment issues, or felt like dating in NYC is a full-time job, you're definitely not alone.

With seemingly endless options, why does finding a meaningful connection feel harder than ever?

Join PhDs & Pints for a fun, thought-provoking conversation with Grace Lee, founder of A Good First Date, a free IRL matchmaking program, as we explore the realities of modern dating in New York City.

From dating app fatigue to the paradox of choice, we'll unpack what's making dating so complicated and what we can actually do about it.

What We'll Explore

• The paradox of choice: Does having endless dating options actually make it harder to find someone?
• Dating app fatigue: Why swiping through hundreds of profiles can leave us feeling more disconnected.
• NYC dating culture: How ambition, busy schedules, and the city's fast-paced lifestyle shape our relationships.
• Chemistry vs. compatibility: Are we overlooking meaningful connections while chasing the perfect spark?
• Dating with intention: How to approach dating differently and build more authentic connections.

Meet the Speaker

Grace Lee is the founder of A Good First Date, a free, in-real-life matchmaking program designed to help people connect beyond dating apps.

She'll bring her perspective on modern matchmaking, dating culture, and the challenges of finding meaningful relationships in a city full of possibilities.

Why PhDs & Pints?

Forget traditional lectures and stuffy classrooms.

PhDs & Pints brings fascinating ideas and expert speakers into NYC bars for accessible, thought-provoking conversations over drinks.

Grab a drink, ask questions, meet curious New Yorkers, and enjoy a night of smart conversation.

No academic background required. Just curiosity and good company.

🕡 6:30 PM

📍 Sugar Mouse NYC
47 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

🎤 Speaker: Grace Lee, Founder of A Good First Date

🍻 Drinks • Games • Live Discussion

🎟️ Free RSVP

Dating in NYC is complicated. Talking about it doesn't have to be. Join us!