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Sophie Hessekiel
Sophie Hessekiel is a writer of TV, essays, branded content, and more. Her work has appeared on Fox's The Cleaning Lady and in a variety of publications, including the Los Angeles Times. She was raised in New York, lives in LA, and often feels guilty about not hiking more. To see her portfolio, check out www.writtenbyslh.wordpress.com.
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Dating app fatigue has led to a flurry of IRL singles events
Singles are sick of dating apps, so they're turning to a growing number of offline events to find love.
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