Meeting dates the old-fashioned way

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Aug. 26, 2025 4:18 PM PT

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Have you ever wondered how people found love before the existence of dating apps? @bexcastillo stopped by a speed dating event to chat with some singles and learn more about what brought them out.

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Rebecca Castillo

Rebecca Castillo is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was a special projects lead for the Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore College and USC. In her free time, you can find her hanging out at the Silver Lake Reservoir, drinking boba and exploring the city on foot.