Booming

Matchmaking is booming. Could it solve the relationship recession?

July 29, 2026·19 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

App fatigue is causing more and more singles to break up with online dating. Instead of swiping, people are turning to matchmakers and other ways to find love I-R-L... often spending thousands of dollars in the process.   Seattle is becoming a city of singles. And that’s turned one of the world’s oldest businesses into one of the hottest new ones.  On today's episode, matchmaking is having a moment. Could it solve what some are calling the 'relationship recession' and help the economy as well? Do you have a story idea for us? Give us a call at (206) 221-7158 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at booming@kuow.org. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes.Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.Support the show: https://kuow.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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