After5Society: Dating is Broken - Can We Fix It?

Wed Feb 11 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

Midtown | New York

After 5 Society
Publisher/HostAfter 5 Society
After5Society: Dating is Broken - Can We Fix It?
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Why Dating Feels Harder And What We Can Actually Do About It
About this Event

A Cultural Conversation About Modern Love

Join an award-winning dating and relationship expert for Dating Is Broken — Can We Fix It?, an engaging conversation that unpacks how apps, shifting norms, burnout, and unrealistic expectations have reshaped modern dating. Through real stories, cultural insights, and relatable examples, we’ll explore why connection feels harder than ever and what might actually help.

This isn’t a dating complaint session. It’s a lively, interactive discussion designed to make sense of modern romance — with a drink in hand. Honest questions encouraged.

Don’t miss this chance to reflect, laugh, and connect with fellow curious adults through your After5 Society.

About The Speaker:
Hunt Ethridge is an award-winning dating and relationship expert with over a decade of experience helping singles build confidence, improve communication, and form meaningful connections in love and life. As the founder of multiple dating companies, including the International Dating Coach Association — a global organization that educates and certifies dating coaches — Hunt has been featured for his insights on outlets like CNN, NBC, FOX, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and The Wall Street Journal. Recognized as one of the top dating experts in the U.S., he blends practical advice with self-improvement strategies that empower people to become the most “dateable” versions of themselves and navigate modern romance with clarity and confidence.

Good to know before you come:

  • Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email
  • Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled
  • The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward
  • This is a participatory event
  • Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate

Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open & Drinks Flow

Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!


🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Guided Experience / Talk

Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in - it's your experience to enjoy.


🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Social Time & Connection

Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Midtown, Address found in email confirmation, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 24.99 to USD 29.99

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