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'I'm fed up of swiping': Why singles now want to meet IRL

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Checking in at a dating event in a bar in Guildford, Olivia Miller-Davis is understandably apprehensive.

Even bringing a friend with her doesn't remove the awkwardness at the start of the night.

"It's always nerve-wracking when you're meeting new people," the 28-year-old admits before downloading an app that will match her to other daters based on their star signs.

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